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24/07/24

Great to have in the academy yesterday to present to Year 8/9/10 about the dangers of online gaming and gambling. Important messages for students to take heed of as they go into the summer break ☀️. pic.twitter.com/7lEaa7TIBC

12/07/24

🎉 Our school just celebrated Culture Day with vibrant outfits and rich traditions! 🌍🌺 Students and staff showcased their heritage through beautiful cultural attire, making it a day to remember! pic.twitter.com/U6qaKQvO9s

11/07/24

Great to have the London Ambulance Service, Metropolitan Police and Fire Brigade in today delivering workshops to Year 8 on the impact of Knife Crime, Anti Social Behaviour, Fire Safety and County lines. pic.twitter.com/22mWbUyn4y

10/07/24

Our KS3 Cricket Club students are currently enjoying an incredible day at Lord's Cricket Ground, watching England vs. West Indies! Huge thanks to for this amazing experience! 🏏 pic.twitter.com/9IALGISBDi

09/07/24

🎉 Congratulations to our top 10 schools for their learners' amazing completion of Bedrock Core lessons! 🎓📚 Your dedication to implementing Bedrock is truly inspiring. Keep unlocking academic potential! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/5o4X7DEj8X

08/07/24

🥳 Congratulations to Bunny for winning the Avery Community Project Fund and securing £250! A big thank you to Avery Healthcare Group for supporting the community and recognising Bunny's hard work. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/midne1qpn7

05/07/24

🎊Y12 Freshers Week has come to an end! 🎊Our prospective Sixth Form students are now ready to start a new chapter of their academic journey. Each student was gifted a tote bag with essential equipment and a subject choice reading book.📚Thanks to everyone who supported! 🎓 pic.twitter.com/4ffUAhmgKr

05/07/24

🎨🖌️ Our school recently held an incredible Art Exhibition featuring the amazing works of our talented students! From vibrant paintings to intricate drawings, their creativity shone brightly. ✨We’re so proud of our young artists! 👏 pic.twitter.com/UcBsZ5SGfP

04/07/24

💬 Today, our Year 7 and 8 students enjoyed employability workshops with DELL and Johnson Matthey. Meanwhile, Year 12 students engaged in careers and university speed networking. Thank you to our guests for making this event possible! Together, we inspire future leaders! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/xddBw0XH1Z

03/07/24

📚 Today, our prospective sixth form students had an inspiring trip to Queen Mary University as part of our Y12 Freshers Week! A fantastic glimpse into university life and future opportunities. 🎓🌟 pic.twitter.com/5LxebmnID4

27/06/24

🎉 Congratulations Year 11 students on reaching this milestone! 🎉Enjoy your Prom night, celebrate your achievements, and make unforgettable memories! 🎓✨ pic.twitter.com/mma28sEYJ2

26/06/24

A busy and scorching day today with a fantastic morning of Y10 team building🙌(thanks to !), a mock Euros tournament at KS3⚽ (Denmark 🇩🇰, aka 8D, were the champions!), and we were also proud to host an event with Principals and other leaders from across 🤝 pic.twitter.com/NCoGlaHvMT

26/06/24

Our Kinetic scholars along with academy coach AJ enjoyed a day out at Thorpe Park 🎢#KineticAcademy pic.twitter.com/W0vuHbdHxi

27/05/24

Our latest newsletter is now available on our website, covering a busy Half Term 5! https://t.co/tHaLz2Zqie.

15/05/24

Congratulations to our four Sixth Form students who successfully secured IGY Scholarships! 🎉Your commitment to innovation and academic excellence mirrors the pioneering spirit of the world's greatest innovators. We can't wait to see the great things you achieve! 🌟 🎓 pic.twitter.com/FMGElC2w2M

14/05/24

📚 Exam Season Has Begun! 📚We want to wish all students the very best in their exams. As you continue on this journey, embrace your potential and show the world what you're capable of. We are proud of each one of you! ⭐#ExamSeason pic.twitter.com/0VZAsxBysf

09/05/24

Coding Club's using Minecraft to teach programming at the moment - excellent turnout today as they write code to create a castle pic.twitter.com/JwvILzuXpU

02/05/24

Great parent session with GamCare this evening looking at the complexities of gaming and gambling for our young people. One parent said “really appreciate you offering this session: makes it easier for us parents navigating the complexity of these matters”

24/04/24

Our Student Ambassadors have proudly participated in The Diana Award's Anti-bullying Programme today, demonstrating their commitment to foster a kinder, safer and more inclusive community. 🌟 A huge thank you to The Beaulieu Park School for being such great hosts! pic.twitter.com/PRSvvUinyi

19/04/24

🎉 What a fantastic Eid Celebration Event we had today! A massive thank you to everyone who joined us, creating a truly joyful atmosphere and warm community spirit. A special thanks to Unitas Communications for their generous contribution. 🌟#EidAlFitr2024 pic.twitter.com/dCU32Eo9pg

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Useful Careers Websites

All students at Harris Academy St. John's Wood have a personal Unifrog account. To access their Unifrog account students will need their school email address. 

 

Harris Careers Information website

Visit the Harris Federation careers page, with webinars and apprenticeships vacancies plus information on other routes and options.


Useful websites

The following websites can help you to look at the different careers that are available. 

  • The National Careers Service website has over 700 careers profiles providing information on the skills and qualifications required. 
  • Start is a free online careers platform to connect 11–18-year-old with their future career potential. 
  • Prospects gives detailed job information and links to advice on writing CVs and cover letters. 
  • icould offers first-hand information about careers, including videos, as well as labour market information. 
  • LMI for All is an online data portal, which connects and standardises labour market information (LMI) with the aim of informing careers decisions. 
  • How2Become.com is one of the UK’s leading careers and educational information and development websites. From here, you can learn how to write a CV, how to complete an application form, how to pass psychometric tests and also how to perform well in a job interview. 
  • Unifrog online platform that all students have subscribed to https://www.unifrog.org The online platform which helps students to compare every opportunity, then apply successfully. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effective.  

https://www.springpod.com/ this site allows you to complete virtual work experience with leading employers free of charge.          

https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/lmp/gor/contents.aspx 

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/the-world-of-work-is-changing 

https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/june2020#main-points  

https://adventuresincareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/2020/09/25/context-for-career-what-is-the-labour-market/

Below are a list of opportunities for Post-16 and Post-18 options primarily. It is a varied list containing not just job/training openings but also ideas about careers and higher education. It is by no means exhaustive. It will be updated on a fairly regular basis. Most of the opportunities provide web-links to get more information and how to apply.
 
Remember an application is not a commitment, at this stage you’re just exploring your options, so don’t be afraid to apply.

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

www.icould.com

www.careersbox.co.uk

www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

www.etrust.org.uk

www.push.co.uk

www.studential.com

www.croydonyps.org.uk

www.allaboutlaw.co.uk

www.nhscareers.nhs.uk

www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching

www.journalism.co.uk


Information on Post-16 choices including apprenticeships, A levels 

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/ 

Brochure https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2020/08/ASK-Brochure-20-21-1.pdf 

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch 

https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/  

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/young-professional-training/