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26/05/26

Last week, our students enjoyed a fantastic opportunity taking part in a  workshop. The positive impact was clear, with many eager to continue developing their skills. Thank you to Centre Stage Theatre Academy. tinyurl.com/yhbpd8kp

26/05/26

A busy and celebratory end to the half term saw the H2H attendance challenge end with tutor group 7A taking away the Bongo Bingo celebration event. Well done for most improved attendance.

01/05/26

Check out this weeks new books to explore.

01/05/26

We are delighted to be hosting a HAO Culture, Heritage and Identity Day this term on 22/05/2026. The day is to celebrate the incredible diversity within our academy community and to recognise and express our individuality, along with some curious questions.

13/03/26

This week HAO proudly took part in National Science Week, embracing this year’s inspiring theme: “Curiosity – What’s Your Question?” We believe every great idea begins with a question. So we ask our whole community: What’s your question? Video  

10/03/26

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10/03/26

World Book Day took place last week, but as part of the fun activities throughout the week, students produced some great work. Below are a few examples from some of our talented students.

10/03/26

This week HAO is celebrating Science Week, with this years theme ‘Curiosity - what’s you Question?’ Here are some of our staffs curious questions.

06/03/26

On its way to becoming a yearly event, HAO students are once again taking part in the Mini London Marathon for schools, creating our own mini marathon in the last 2 weeks for the spring term. 

02/03/26

The new spring/summer term sports clubs go live this week. Make sure you sign up and bring the right kit to participate.

16/02/26

As its half term, we didn’t want our students missing out on such a celebration, so incorporated it into our week. Thank you to   

16/02/26

The catering team at HAO created an amazing range of foods for lunch last week to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which is tomorrow.

12/02/26

🎓 Happy National School Governors’ Awareness Day! A huge thank you to all our dedicated school governors who give their time, expertise, and passion to support our schools and help every pupil thrive. Your commitment makes a real difference every day.  

30/01/26

Event Reminder - Year 8 Parents Evening is next week. Students will have appointment sheets to book in the meetings. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

23/01/26

HAO is launching its attendance challenge  from Monday. What is the prize I hear you ask... the most improved year group will have a pizza party on the last day of this half term. Last time, Y10 were the winners. Lets see who comes out on top this time.

16/01/26

What are you reading currently? Check out our recommendations.

05/01/26

Event Reminder - Year 11 Parents Evening is this week. Students have already had their appointment sheets. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

15/12/25

Finally, a reminder: The last day of this term is 19/12/2025, and the Academy will close to all students at 12.45pm. Students will be allowed to wear their own clothes, including Christmas jumpers, and we ask all to bring a £1 donation that will go to our local charity.

15/12/25

Whilst Y11 resume career discussions to support them in planning their future pathways. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to take part in their first HAO Sixth Form taster day - an exciting chance to experience what life could be like with us after GCSEs.

15/12/25

End of Term Highlights - As we approach the final week of term, our focus is on exploring the next steps for not only our students, but those that could join us next year. Banding day was a success as we welcomed prospective students and their parents - with a mop up this week.

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Health & Social Care

What is the intention of the Health & Social Care Curriculum? 

Our intent in Health and Social Care is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. We aim to develop compassionate, reflective learners who can support individuals who are vulnerable, unwell, or in need of care, while fostering key attributes such as empathy, resilience, and professionalism. 

How will this be implemented? 

We intend for students to gain a secure understanding of health, wellbeing, and care practices, alongside strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. As one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK, students are prepared for progression into a wide range of meaningful careers, including nursing, social work, counselling, and education, enabling them to contribute positively to society. 

National Curriculum Subject content  

Our curriculum is designed to provide a balance of theoretical knowledge and applied learning. Students develop practical skills through real-world scenarios and vocational experiences, ensuring they can confidently apply their learning in real -world contexts , giving students hands-on experience in care, communication, and real-world projects. 

At Key Stage 4, students study the OCR Cambridge National in Health and Social Care, building foundational knowledge and skills. At Key Stage 5, they can  progress to the OCR AAQ qualification, allowing for deeper understanding and specialisation. This structured and coherent pathway ensures all learners can access a curriculum that supports their aspirations, builds long-term capacity for the sector and ensures the curriculum can be tailored to students’ strengths and aspirations 

We also intend for students to develop a broad range of transferable skills, including communication, presentation, and behaviour management, which support success across the curriculum and beyond. Health and Social Care complements subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, Sport and Biology, providing students with a well-rounded and cohesive educational experience. 

 

Student Quotes  

“In H&SC we learn a range of skills in a fun way that can open up so many doors in the future”  

- Year 12 student 

“I like to learn through CW and exams; it allows me to work in different ways and helps bring up marks in the areas that I struggle more with”  

- Year 12 student  

For further details please contact: 

h.powell@harrisorpington.org.uk  

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Health and Social Care LTP 06th Jul 2026 Download