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15/08/25

- HAO Open Events pic.twitter.com/UjeiT5BBYC

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. pic.twitter.com/x99tFJ4frt

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! pic.twitter.com/mR7z7zd8Kf

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. pic.twitter.com/b4MYPkV6rC

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! pic.twitter.com/pYs9JsDd7q

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. pic.twitter.com/fJainJRReH

17/07/25

- HAO Open Events for both Y7 and Y12. pic.twitter.com/z4p7qCP8ov

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. pic.twitter.com/ZOH5ShMowk

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! pic.twitter.com/NLtGP1zUni

08/07/25

- HAO Open Events pic.twitter.com/pVZ1GRZK6P

30/06/25

A quick reminder of our Open Events for this September 2025 via the MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bOglL The is also a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along to meet staff and ask any questions you may have. pic.twitter.com/77MtPEGFpN

23/06/25

Book on to our Open Events for this September 2025 via the MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bNIwd We are also holding a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along and meet the Head of Academy and ask any questions. pic.twitter.com/mGews2Dt7Y

18/06/25

Our Open Events are live to book onto, for this September via an MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bNIwd We are also holding a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along and meet the Head of Academy and ask any questions. pic.twitter.com/HLp0cZ5tmb

15/06/25

Our Sixth Form taster is fast approaching! Join us on the 10th July 2025 pic.twitter.com/5bfCvm7tM7

11/06/25

Just some creative line marking on one of our fields this summer. pic.twitter.com/4P0sy62J0u

06/06/25

for all those teachers and school staff out there: National Thank A Teacher Day is coming up on the 18th June. You can send a card to a friend, colleague or teacher, using this link: https://t.co/lexztaa3QH pic.twitter.com/7CsYwlOJZT

06/06/25

HAO received it's Social Value Certificate from this week, which is calculated from the hours our students have volunteered and contributed to and in the wider community. A great achievement to our Bronze, Silver and Gold award participants! pic.twitter.com/EC4XljXuVM

06/06/25

Though we often have Friday fish and chips for lunch, today HAO marked National Fish and Chips day with some extra flare. Thanks to our catering team for providing great food, as always. pic.twitter.com/dTja4pPmV9

03/06/25

A reminder for parents and students of some of our afterschool sporting clubs available this term. pic.twitter.com/gW7pH13Icl

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Safeguarding and Wellbeing

his 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. 

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 our Safeguarding Policies 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 and 16:00. In an emergency, please contact 999)

  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL): Alex Spooner & Amanda Woodyatt

  • For any out-of-hours urgent concerns, please call 101 or, in an emergency, call 999.

  • 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 01689 819 219.

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.