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09/01/26

Meet some of our Year 12’s!      Video  

06/01/26

Welcome back to all of our students and staff! We hope you are well rested and enjoying the snow.     

31/12/25

Happy New Year!  Video  

23/12/25

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a restful break from all of us here at HABS!     

11/12/25

On Tuesday evening staff and Sixth Form students came together for a heartwarming Christmas celebration filled with food, reflection, music, and festive cheer. The evening began with a delicious spread of food generously donated by staff and students.     

11/12/25

Our students have received revision work books to aid them in their preparation for exams. The CGP series are a great support for students in the study period!   

10/12/25

One of the most exciting BHM celebrations was the school-wide poetry competition, for which students were tasked with creating and presenting poems to mark this year’s theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who got involved!

03/12/25

Congratulations to our Basketball team and their big win 56:16! 

03/12/25

What a great time at the Ice Rink for our Year 7 Trip!     

01/12/25

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Instagram. Follow us at harrisacademybattersea to stay up to date with all things HABS!

28/11/25

We are excited to release the November edition of our newsletter! You can read it via this link or access through our website in the bio: canva.com/design/DAG4B4j-ct8…

24/11/25

Thank you to everyone involved in the campaign to raise supplies for our fellow Jamaicans in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Your generosity and compassion have made a meaningful difference during an incredibly challenging time.

14/11/25

Today marks the last day of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re learning how to recognise when someone might be experiencing bullying. Look out for changes in mood, behaviour, confidence, or friendships and always speak to a trusted adult if you’re worried about someone. Video  

13/11/25

Thank you to everyone who came to our 6th Form Open evening last night! It could not be done without the help of our brilliant students and amazing staff.   

13/11/25

Kindness costs nothing but changes everything. This World Kindness Day, let’s show how powerful kindness can be in person and online.       Video  

12/11/25

Today we’re standing up to cyberbullying. Every message, comment, and post matters, so let’s choose kindness, respect, and support online. Together, we can make the internet a safer place for everyone.       Video  

11/11/25

It’s Day 2 of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re focusing on the Power for Good that each of us has. When we choose kindness, support one another, and stand up against bullying, we help build a community where everyone feels valued.      Video  

11/11/25

Lest us forget.

10/11/25

Today marks the first day of Anti-Bullying Week. The theme this year is 'Power for Good'.   Follow along this week to see what exactly the 'Power for Good' means and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.   Video  

04/11/25

Movember aim to change the face of men's health! Movember is uniquely placed to address this crisis on a global scale. They fund ground breaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change.   Video  

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Remote Learning

Remote Education: Information for Families 

This page has information for families about our approach to remote education, on occasions when it might be needed. 

We pride ourself on the quality of our curriculum which includes the teaching and learning strategies employed to implement the curriculum successfully. We don’t want our students to miss a day of school as they will be missing out on the direct support of their expert subject teachers. Circumstances where it might not be possible for pupils to receive in person education fit into two broad categories: 

  • school closures or restrictions on attendance, where school access for pupils is restricted; 

  • individual cases where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able to learn; 

HABS is clear that remote education should not be viewed as an equal alternative to attendance in school. For this reason we are expected to consider remote education only as a last resort when the alternative would be no education, and only after it has been established that the student is, or will be, absent from school. 

In such cases, remote education can have the benefit of allowing absent pupils to keep on track with their education and stay connected to their teachers and peers. Our approach to remote education is based on the Department for Education ‘Providing remote education: guidance for schools’ guidance from August 2024.    

The remote curriculum: Overview 

Our curriculum for all students is purposefully designed to be broad, balanced and rigorous. The ambitious and challenging skills, knowledge and understanding we choose to deliver to our students is carefully selected sequenced. It is also deeply contextual to the local things that influence our students the most. Therefore, to alter this finely prepared curriculum for remote learning we feel would be disadvantaging our students even further. 

In all cases, if access to technology is an issue, then please let us know immediately on: info@harrisacademybattersea.org.uk 

If you are worried for your child’s safety during any remote learning, please contact your Head of Year or the Designated Safeguarding Lead at the academy.  

What should my child expect from immediate remote education in the first day or two of pupils being sent home? 

A student’s first day or two of being educated remotely might look different from our standard approach, while we take all necessary actions to prepare for a longer period of remote teaching. It may also be that we provide some personalised support, for example, for a student who may have special educational needs, in helping them to access and structure their school day. 

Work for all classes is set on MS Teams. It will include lesson resources which may include video links and other online learning platforms to support the students with their learning. 

Accessing remote education 

How will my child access any online remote education you are providing? 

All our remote learning is set through Microsoft Teams. All students should know how to access this online platform. 

Some subjects will also use additional online learning platforms: 

All work is submitted to the teacher either vis MS Teams or through these other platforms. When the work is set it will be clearly explained how it should be submitted. 

If you have any questions about accessing these online platforms please contact the class teacher directly using MS Teams. If you are unable to access MS Teams please contact: info@harrisacademybattersea.org.uk