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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

Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)

Within England, there are over 300,000 School/Academy Governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country.

The roles of individual Governors, and subsequently members of a Governing Body, work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out key functions such as:

  • Discuss and set the aims and objectives for the Academy.
  • Set the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives.
  • Set the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards it’s set aims and objectives.
  • Finally, the role of the Academy Governor is to be a source of challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. a 'critical friend.'

The Governing Body of Harris Rainham Sixth Form

The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation. Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation, (Federation governance details and scheme of delegation can be found here, but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Local Governing Body (the Governors of the Academy).

Some Governors are appointed by the Federation whilst others are elected by parents or guardians of students at the Academy or by staff. The details of the Governors at Harris Rainham Sixth Form are shown below.

The Chair of the Academy Governing Body at Harris Rainham Sixth Form is Ms Tina Staples who can be contacted via the following address - Harris Academy Rainham, Lambs Lane South, Rainham, Essex  RM13 9XD.

The Clerk to the Governors is Mrs Jane Thompson who can be contacted on 01708 552811or emailed at j.thompson@harrisrainham.org.uk

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GIAS is used by the department and key partners to contact establishments, update systems, perform analysis and inform policy decisions, some of which carry funding implications.

To view their webpage please click on the following link: https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/

 

Name

Date of Appointment

Term of Office

Appointed As

Business and Pecuniary Interests

Meetings Attended

2023-2024

Ms Tina Staples

11/07/2023

4 Years

Chair of Governors

 

Lord Harris

Governor Harris Garrard

 4/4

Mrs Nicola Graham

11/07/2023

N/A

Executive Principal

 

None

2/4

Mr Gareth Stananought

11/07/2023

N/A

Principal

None

4/4

Sir Daniel Moynihan

11/07/2023

4 Years

CEO Of Harris Federation

Harris Federation

Visits discharged through Federation monitoring

Ms Rebecca Hickey

11/07/2023

4 Years

Secondary Director

Trustee Farmington Trust January 2022

Visits discharged through Federation monitoring

Ms Judy Willett

11/07/2023

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

 

None

4/4

Mr Emmanuel Segun-Omorayewa

11/07/2023

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

Head of Finance Glory House Charity

3/4

Mr Alexander Dickens

11/07/2023

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

 

 

3/4
Ms Sophie Clark 13/11/2023 4 Years Staff Governor  

2/3
Mr Javier Sibaja

13/11/2023

Stepped down 31/08/2024

 4 Years Staff Governor   2/3
Ms Maureen Harris

09/10/2023

Stepped down 25/07/2024

 4 Years Parent Governor   2/3
Mr Peter Hammes

09/10/2023

Stepped down

20/02/2024

 4 Years Parent Governor   1/1
Ms Stevie Lydon 14/06/2024 4 Years Sponsor Governor   1/1

 

Governor Link Responsibilities

Governor                                                    

Link Responsibility                 
Ms Tina Staples Equality and Diversity
Mrs Nicola Graham Safeguarding
Mr Alexander Dickens SEND
Mrs Judy Willett Medical Needs

 

Becoming a governor

School governors are people who want to make a positive contribution to children's education. The role of the school governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to your local community.

You don't have to have children at the school to be a governor. However, you do have to be over 18 and pass a formal check for your suitability to be within a school. No specific qualifications are required but there are certain expectations. What's really important is that you have energy, enthusiasm, time and a real desire to help provide children with the best possible education.

Governors come from all sections of the community and all walks of life. They can be parents, staff at the school, residents in the locality or representatives of local churches or businesses. It is important that you can work as part of a team and can give commitment to the school.

If you are interested in being a governor, please contact the school on headspa@harrisrainham.org.uk or telephone 01708 527851 for an informal chat or further information.

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