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12/09/25

Please see the sport enrichment and clubs being run this term at HAO. There is a mix of lunchtime and after-school activities that students are welcome to attended. We are hoping to expand our propgramme and offer more clubs in the near future and will keep you updated

12/09/25

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12/09/25

The start of term is well and truly underway with all year groups having now completed their first full week back. It has been great to welcome our new Y7 cohort and some new faces to our staff team this September.

03/09/25

- A quick reminder of our upcoming Open Events at HAO this September for both Y7 and Y12. shorturl.at/XzULx

21/08/25

Mr Carey said: “This is another fantastic set of GCSE results for HAO, reflecting the tremendous efforts of both our students and the staff who have supported them... we are excited to see all that they go on to achieve in their futures.”

21/08/25

A massive congratulation to our 2025 Y11 cohort who received their results today. HAO saw another fantastic set of results, with an increase from last year in the number of students achieving a 5 or above in both Maths and English. shorturl.at/Yhyyi 

19/08/25

With GCSE Results day this week, don't forget you can also directly enrol into our amazing Sixth Form! Wishing all students on Thursday the best of luck!

19/08/25

Mr Carey said: "Congratulations to all our students on their very well-deserved results which reflect the unwavering commitment of students and staff to academic excellence... I am so pleased that so many are now able to take up places on their university courses of choice".

19/08/25

On Thursday 14th August 2025, the HAO Y13 students celebrated a well deserved set of Results! Congratulations to all! shorturl.at/0aTzO

15/08/25

- HAO Open Events

31/07/25

Whilst the Careers Team supported Y10 in uncovering a range of diverse career pathways. Each event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals, discover different career fields, and gain insight into the skills and qualifications needed for success.

31/07/25

As we relax into the second week of the summer break, we reflect on the last week of term. Thank you to the PE department for organising a fantastic HAO Sports Day on the last day of term. It was a brilliant way to wrap up the year!

27/07/25

As we look at our displays for the new academic year, we found this lovely acknowledgment from those that did the mini marathon, as part of the onsite contribution this year.

17/07/25

🌞 Even in this warmer season -  with our shirt sleeve order helping all to feel a little cooler in the heat - our incredible staff and  students have been busy sorting generous donations. Keep an eye out for a notice going out tomorrow on how to collect items from the school

17/07/25

We’d also like to extend our deepest thanks to  for their generous donation of hygiene products for our students. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!  

17/07/25

Congratulations to Jackson! We are excited and proud to announce that Jackson has officially signed his professional contract with Wycombe FC. He will continue to complete his CTECH Sport Diploma in this next academic year at HAO.  

17/07/25

- HAO Open Events for both Y7 and Y12.

11/07/25

Taking in the language, culture and their fair share of the French cuisine (yummy), students and staff had a brilliant few day taking in the sites, with wonderful staff like Mr Koubaa, Ms Austin, Ms Gatton and Mr Conboy.

11/07/25

This week has been a great week for some, who had the chance to explore France for a few days. Though the journey back was a late one - it was a great trip!

08/07/25

- HAO Open Events

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Safeguarding

This page is designed to be a source of information about safeguarding for the community, parents and students alike - to help inform and educate everyone in our school community. You can also download our Safeguarding Policy from the bottom of the page.

Further details of our approach to safeguarding and wellbeing can also be found on the Wellbeing and Support area of the website. You will also find links to other sources of information and support.

Your child and their health and safety is our number one priority. We strive to make sure that every student in the academy feels secure, well cared for, and able to reach their full potential. A copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

All our staff, other professionals, parents/carers and students work together to know the rules about keeping children safe. They understand the importance of following procedures and listening to each other, especially when there are concerns about safety. We aim to ensure that all safeguarding and welfare concerns or referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support the needs of the individual student. Through providing a caring, safe and stimulating environment which promotes the social, physical and moral development of all our students, we foster an atmosphere of trust, respect and security.

The academy works hard to reduce all the kinds of harm that children can suffer, including abuse, bullying, discrimination and avoidable injuries. If you have any concerns at all about the safety or welfare of a child please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our Safeguarding Team

The Harris Academy Orpington safeguarding team is:

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead Officer (DSL): Richard Carey on 07718 670849 (Monitored between 08:00 - 16:00). 

  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL): Alex Spooner & Amanda Woodyatt
  • Prevent Lead: Richard Carey.
  • Designated anti-bullying member of staff: Richard Carey
  • Designated staff members to support students with medical needs: Kendall Tucker
  • Designated staff member responsible for supporting looked after children: Richard Carey
  • Governor responsible for safeguarding, child protection, first aid and medicines: Lauren Allen and Jan Tomlinson
  • Designated member of staff with responsibility for health and safety: Tony Conboy
  • Attendance Officer: Jill Daniels

Are you worried about a child?

If you think that a child or young person under the age of 18 years old is being abused or neglected, please contact us:

Call: Children’s services (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm): 020 8461 7373 / 7379

Out of hours/weekends/public holidays: 0300 303 8671

Email: Bromley Children and Families Hub (C&F Hub) candfhub@bromley.gov.uk

If you are seriously concerned about a child's immediate safety, call 999 and ask for the police.

Safeguarding poster

A safeguarding poster is displayed in key places around the academy. This is to ensure that every stakeholder connected to the academy can approach staff to share any safeguarding concerns.

To email any concerns in confidence, please email talk@harrisorpington.org.uk

Safeguarding Poster April2025 with Lanyard

For concerns about an adult

For concerns about an adult, please contact the Executive Principal, Mr Astin, directly via Clair Standing at c.standing@harrisbromley.org.uk or 0208 768 7701.

If your concern is about the Executive Principal or the Head of the Academy or you feel unable to approach either Mr Astin or Mr Carey, then you can contact Rebecca Hickey, Secondary Director for the Harris Federation, on Rebecca.Hickey@harrisfederation.org.uk.

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). The LADO for Harris Academy Orpington can be contacted at: Lead for Education Safeguarding, Quality Assurance Unit. Telephone 020 8461 7669 or 020 8313 4325 (via the Orpington Safeguarding Children Board). Email: LADO@bromley.gov.uk.

A whistleblowing helpline is available from the NSPCC (tel 0800 028 02825).

Safeguarding during the school holidays

Safeguarding is of paramount importance to HAO and we hold informative assemblies before the school holidays reminding students to stay safe. Please see the link below for an example of the presentations we give to our student community, highlighting the essential safety points to remember. Click to see the Staying safe over the summer presentation.

Monitoring safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. To ensure prompt communication between staff, we use CPOMS, an online system that allow us to monitor safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral issues. This enables swift communication and action between all parties.

Do you know what apps your child is using?

You’ve probably heard of Snapchat and Tiktok, but there is a range of other apps being used by young people which are weak at verifying a user’s age and allow interactions with strangers.

Understanding the security settings on each app will help to keep children safe. You can download booklets to guide you through the security settings on most of the popular apps at www.swgfl.org.uk/resources/checklists

One top tip for keeping your child safe on the internet is to have open dialogue with your child about the apps, games and sites they like to use. Discuss with them when they unfollow, block or report.

Research suggests that 44% of all child sexual content on the internet involves self-generated material, and this is on the rise. Remind your child that they can always speak to you or our safeguarding team if anything happens online that makes them feel worried. Young people can also report a concern about grooming or sexual abuse at www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre.

Ten apps teens are using that parents need to know

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Parenting support

We all want the best for our children, but parenting can be really tough. In this section you’ll find information and links to useful websites and sources of support.

Picture1Parenting Smart

Place2Be’s Parenting Smart is a new site for parents and carers of 4-11-year-olds, offering practical advice on supporting your child and managing behaviour.  Designed with busy parents in mind, the site has short videos and articles on topics from meltdowns to bullying, from sleeping difficulties to encouraging self-confidence. Learn more at www.parentingsmart.org.uk

Parenting Smart Online Course

This is a free online course for parents and carers of 4–11-year-olds. It will provide you with extra tools to help you deal with everyday parenting challenges, helping you strengthen your relationship with your child and respond helpfully to challenging behaviour.

You can also join discussions with other parents in your group from across the UK. Designed to fit around busy family lives, the six-week course can be broken down into short 15-minute sections and you can access it from your mobile phone, tablet or any other device. Click HERE to learn more.

 

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