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15/07/24

Our sixth formers attended a day at Stubbers Adventure Centre, where they demonstrated excellent teamwork, kindness, and encouragement towards one another. They participated in a variety of activities, including kayaking, rifle shooting, axe throwing, wall climbing, raft building pic.twitter.com/QgkOiB2wY3

12/07/24

Their placements included solicitors, NHS hospitals, engineering companies, roles within the education sector, dentist practices, pharmacies, insurance brokers, Network Rail, banks, tech companies, and many more.

12/07/24

Year 12 students have successfully completed their work experience week, demonstrating commendable effort in securing placements in highly competitive areas. Students have acquired valuable lifelong skills that will significantly enhance their competitive profiles. pic.twitter.com/7Uf4YISO3n

08/07/24

A huge thanks goes to Prisca for organising the cultural food stall and to all the students who cooked and baked to make the event so special. Thank you to those who wore clothes representing their cultural heritage. It was a pleasure to celebrate the diversity we have at HSRF. pic.twitter.com/ul0MRr3uuZ

08/07/24

Culture Day at HRSF was a wonderful celebration of culture, diversity, and inclusion. It was fantastic to see so many of our students wearing their cultural attire and educating others through talks in assembly. pic.twitter.com/e5hth8sqb8

08/07/24

Students have been eagerly preparing for our HSRF Culture Day, a celebration of culture, diversity, and inclusion. This is organised by our Diversity and Inclusion lead, Alicia, with valuable assistance from our student president, Sarah, along with the student leadership team. pic.twitter.com/nPg5o8YJj4

08/07/24

This experience sparked many interesting conversations throughout the day, particularly about the abstract ideas behind some of the works. I am excited to see how this exposure will influence the students' personal investigations and the creative work they produce.

08/07/24

This week, our A Level art students visited two prominent London galleries: The National Gallery and The Tate Modern. They had the opportunity to see a vast range of artworks, from the very traditional to the ultra-modern. pic.twitter.com/pGYmnkQfCE

06/06/24

Students were given a tour of the grand library and an academic referencing workshop by the university’s librarians. Followed by an undergraduate style lecture by Dr Nicola Abbott, in her specialism, on social psychology and bystanders.

06/06/24

HRSF psychology and sociology students were treated to an academic outreach programme put on by the Institute of Education at University College London. pic.twitter.com/DhC2KZjuGh

04/06/24

This week a group of our sixth formers attended an English Literature event at Royal Holloway, University of London. They received keynote lectures on key texts such as Shakespeare’s Othello and were given a tour around the beautiful campus. pic.twitter.com/UAC8SQZix9

04/06/24

Mrs Ward shared her career in politics, including her time working as part of the Foreign Office, and her current work representing local residents in her ward. Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed Mrs Ward's visit and found it insightful to see how local government operates.

04/06/24

On Tuesday 22nd May, Politics students at Harris Rainham Sixth Form received a visit from Mrs Lee Ward, a member of Thurrock Council. Mrs Ward is the councillor for the West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and represents the Labour Party. pic.twitter.com/nsYCMfU4aR

04/06/24

HRSF has a Chess Society! Chess is a game of objectivity, concentration and commitment. It has been associated with better educational outcomes, helping students to improve their memory and deepen their focus. If you are interested in joining: Music Room- Thursday Lunch. pic.twitter.com/XbfeYKPZ1S

04/06/24

Enoch has successfully achieved a place on the In2STEM pathway. This programme offers a blend of online and in-person activities, equipping sixth formers with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in STEM.

04/06/24

We wanted to acknowledge more fantastic achievements this week. Enoch and Harrison have both been accepted onto different STEM programmes which will support them on their journey towards university and STEM focused careers. pic.twitter.com/XvyqpWbJ3e

03/05/24

Congratulations to Aliyah who has been accepted onto the Target Bath programme! Target Bath supports students of Black African and Caribbean heritage to gain places at the University of Bath. pic.twitter.com/uuPGanRVqC

03/05/24

Congratulations to Jomi who has been accepted onto the Bright Ideas Medicine Pathway. Jomi has already benefitted from Saturday sessions and will soon be attending a medical summer school at Anglia Ruskin University. What a fantastic opportunity! pic.twitter.com/auietyIn8K

29/04/24

We wanted to congratulate Oden who has been invited to attend an Insight Day with Macquarie, a large asset management group. Oden will then have the opportunity to apply for a work placement and a possible financial scholarship for university through the company. Well done! pic.twitter.com/r42EW8PNTL

29/04/24

We wanted to highlight a fantastic achievement from Nimrut, who has been selected to take part in the Sutton Trust US Programme following an application process. Nimrut is one of 100 students who were selected nationally, and we are very proud as a sixth form team. pic.twitter.com/IZaMvueaX9

Gatsby Benchmarks

Careers Provision at HRSF

Our careers provision is part of our wider PD Strategy within our Co-Curriculum. We aim to make students Informed and competitive.  Our students actively seek out opportunities that will enhance their competitive profiles, gaining valuable experiences that set them apart. They understand the skills that employers seek such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving and they use this to embrace challenges that enable growth.  This enables our students to become self-assured and confident enabling them to make bold, brave and ambitious choices. The program is designed to be progressive, with Year 12 focusing on exploration and foundational skills, and Year 13 emphasising refinement and readiness for the next stage of students' journeys.

In Year 12 at Harris Rainham Sixth Form, students focus on exploring their interests and future career pathways. They participate in workshops on job interviews, experience a formal interview with a stranger during National Interview Week, and independently secure and complete a week of work experience. Additionally, students attend the "Discover London" event at the Excel Centre, where they engage with further education providers and industry professionals. This year is designed to build self-awareness, practical skills, and confidence, laying a strong foundation for their future career planning.

In Year 13 at Harris Rainham Sixth Form, students refine the skills and knowledge gained in Year 12, focusing on preparing for their next steps after sixth form. They learn how to write professional CVs, participate in group interview activities, and deepen their understanding of various career types and pathways. This year emphasizes readiness for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment, ensuring students leave confident and well-prepared for their future endeavours.

Gatsby Benchmark

 

Examples of how we achieve the benchmarks

 

 
  1. A stable careers programme

 
  • Career Plan clearly outlines how we are meeting the Gatsby 8 benchmarks mapped against CDI framework for KS5
  • Careers advisors (federation) come in weekly to meet students and offer CIEAG guidance.
  1. Learning from careers and labour market information
  • All students have a Unifrog account and students are encouraged to use Unifrog to search for careers.
  • Dedicated sessions help students learn about various future pathways, including higher education, apprenticeships, and direct employment opportunities.
  • LMI shown weekly in the careers lesson during from time in both Y12/13
  1. Addressing the needs of each student
  • STEM Trip to Queen Mary Uni
  • LAW apprenticeships presentation HWSF
  • Pathway placements for example Cambridge shadowing, imperial STEM, Black apprentice network, Suttons Trust, St Anne’s College outreach Women in STEM
  • Opportunities and experiences shared with students through student SharePoint careers page
  1. Linking curriculum learning to careers
  • STEM Trip to Queen Mary Uni
  • LAW apprenticeships presentation HWSF
  • Trips to Royal Holloway e.g. English
  • WEX linked to future career aspirations
  1. Encounters with employers and employees 

 
  • Students attend the "Discover London" event at the Excel Centre, where they engage with further education providers, employers, and industry professionals, broadening their awareness of future opportunities.
  • Accountancy firm - discussed careers and apprenticeships
  • Students visiting KPMG
  • Harris Careers week – students attend virtual sessions with different professionals
  1. Experiences of workplaces 

 
  • Year 12 in person work experience. They carry out a full week of work experience, gaining hands-on exposure to their chosen field and developing workplace skills.
  • During National Interview Week, students experience a formal interview with a professional, providing a realistic simulation of professional interview scenarios.
  • Students participate in activities focused on group interviews, learning to collaborate and communicate effectively in team-based selection processes.
  1. Encounters with further and higher education (including PALs)

 
  • UCAS Discovery London
  • Queen College Cambridge
  • English trip to Royal Holloway University
  • UCL – Psychology / Sociology
  • Students attend the "Discover London" event at the Excel Centre, where they engage with further education providers, employers, and industry professionals, broadening their awareness of future opportunities.
  • PALS: EY Accountancy firm - discussed careers and apprenticeships (December 2024)

 
  1. Personal guidance 

 
  • 1-1 careers advisor meetings Y11 / targeted students
  • All students are encouraged to use their Unifrog account at home
  • Support with finding / securing WEX