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28/11/22

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28/11/22

Please see our website for information about the Year 7 Language choice process.https://t.co/ob1pEQCkli

28/11/22

Reminder: Sixth Form Open Evening Tuesday 29th November from 4.30pm to 6.30pm pic.twitter.com/vpMQVdSZBC

24/11/22

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08/11/22

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12/10/22

Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday 13th October is the last day of term for students (Friday 14th October is an INSET day so school will be closed for all students). Students return to school on Monday 31st October.

12/10/22

Message from Havering Council: The Council have created a one-stop-shop for all of the financial & other support that may be out there for residents this winter and beyond, all in one handy place on our website.https://t.co/wmO4LD98Gq

05/10/22

YEAR 11 REVISION EVENING We are inviting you and your child to attend our mock examination preparation information evening which will be held on Tuesday 11th October 2022 at 6pmPlease see our website for full detailshttps://t.co/ob1pEQBMvK

01/09/22

You are invited to attend the Year 11 parents’ consultation evening on Thursday 8th September 2022 between 4.00pm and 7.00pm. This evening will be held onsite at Harris Academy Rainham. See our website for full details https://t.co/ob1pEQBMvK pic.twitter.com/ZvgTeGccBU

31/08/22

We are delighted to welcome our students back to the Academy next week. Dates and times for each year group are as follows;Year 7 - Monday 5th September 8.30amYear 11 - Monday 5th September 8.55amYears 8,9 & 10 - Tuesday 6th September 8.30am pic.twitter.com/WTAfsqVUuq

27/05/22

The Harris Academy Rainham Geography department is excited to launch a new gardening club In the spirit of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”, we would appreciate donations of gardening equipment, hand tools, gloves, seeds, soil, pots and anything gardening related. pic.twitter.com/98pgR2c7pb

23/05/22

Please go to our website for details of the Y11 intervention sessions on offer during the May half term.https://t.co/lEOke73VV9

23/05/22

Year 8 and 9 Parent Information Evening Your are invited to a parent information evening on Wednesday 25th May at 6:00pm, where we would like to speak with you on e-safety and how you can ensure your child is protected online. pic.twitter.com/qxjSVYynY9

19/05/22

HAR Sixth Form Consultation: See the letters home page of our website for the latest letter from the principal with details of upcoming consultation events.https://t.co/ob1pEQBMvK

12/05/22

Year 10 students visited Blenheim Underwriting in Fenchurch Street yesterday as part of their mentoring programme with an award-winning charity, Future Frontiers, where they received a warm welcome from CEO John Lynch.https://t.co/KmQkj5cJop pic.twitter.com/5Hr3boPZIy

09/05/22

Year 11 English Literature Challenge Seminars Friday Mornings 8.15-8.50 B33 with Mrs. Turker

09/05/22

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05/05/22

Yesterday some of our Y10 students visited London firm Crawford & Co. where they met the CEO and were mentored by business professionals to develop aspirations and build a life-long engagement with learning. Full story at https://t.co/5jIPxtE3I8 pic.twitter.com/hYsGeSbuAq

04/05/22

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31/03/22

April 1st will be a "wear something yellow or blue" non-uniform day, students and staff are encouraged to donate £1.We will also have a bake sale on this day so bring some cash and buy some treats!All money raised will be donated to The British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. pic.twitter.com/0w0YfT9YLj

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Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)

Within England, there are over 300,000 school/academy governors. Together they form the largest volunteer force in the country. Ofsted has often noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management, including by the governing body.

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The role of governor

Governors work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out key functions such as:

  • Discussing and setting the aims and objectives for the academy
  • Setting the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Setting the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Monitoring and evaluating the progress that the academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.

They also carry out a number of other important duties, which include:

  • Determining how the school's budget is spent
  • Forming policy on the school's curriculum and collective worship
  • Setting standards for pupils' behaviour and discipline
  • Making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe

Finally the role of the governor is to be a source of challenge and support to the Principal. In other words, to be a 'critical friend'.


The Governing body of Harris Academy Rainham

Harris Academy Rainham is a member of the Harris Federation. Ultimate responsibility for the academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Harris Federation (see the Federation's governance and scheme of delegation). However, much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Local Governing Body, comprised of the governors of the Harris Academy Rainham. 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 Academy Rainham are shown below.

The Chair of the Academy Governing Body at Harris Academy Rainham is Ms Tina Staples who can be contacted via the Academy's 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 552811 or emailed at j.thompson@harrisrainham.org.uk

Name Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed as Business and
Pecuniary Interests
Meetings attended 2022 - 2023
           

Ms T Staples

01/12/2017

Second Term

4 Years

Chair of Governors,

Equality & Diversity,

English & MFL 

Lord Harris Governor Harris Garrard

FGB 4/4

 

Mrs Nicola Graham

09/12/2016

Third Term

N/A

Assistant Director

Safeguarding

None

FGB 3/4

Mr Gareth Stananought

01/09/2016

Third Term

N/A Principal

None

FGB 4/4

           

Sir Daniel Moynihan

01/09/2016

Third Term

4 Years

CEO of Harris Federation

Harris Federation Visits discharged through Federation monitoring

Ms Rebecca Hickey

01/04/2022

4 Years Secondary Director 

Trustee Farmington Trust January 2022

Visits discharged through Federation monitoring

Ms Judy Willett

01/02/2018

Second Term

4 Years

Sponsor Governor,

Medical Needs

History & Geography

None

FGB 3/4

Mr Emmanuel Segun-Omorayewa

2/11/2020 4 Years Sponsor Governor, Science & Business Studies

Head of Finance Glory House Charity

FGB 2/4

Ms Kerry Ronan

16/12/2020

Stepped down

15/9/2023

4 Years Sponsor Governor, SEND & RE & Social Studies None FGB 2/4
Mr Mark Boisson

06/03/2019

Stepped down

10/05/2023

4 Years Sponsor Governor, Maths & PE

Governor, Park Primary School

Director of Finance & Resources, Hackney Council For Voluntary Services

Company Secretary City & Hackney Together

Trustee & Director Black Equity Organisation

Trustee & Director Hackney Foodbank

 

FGB 0/3

Mr Alexander Dickens 03/03/2023 4 Years

Sponsor Governor

SEND & Maths

  FGB 2/2
Mr Peter Hammes

09/10/2023

Stepped down 20/02/2024

4 Years Parent Governor   N/A
Ms Maureen Harris 09/10/2023 4 Years Parent Governor   N/A
Ms Sophie Clark 13/11/2023 4 Years Staff Governor   N/A
Mr Javier Sibaja 13/11/2023 4 Years  Staff Governor   N/A

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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