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08/03/24

We are so proud and honoured to have won ‘Education Institution Of The Year’ for the London Region by 🏀🤩 A massive thank you to Mr Boothe who dedicates a lot of time and hard work into coaching all of our basketball teams ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/rbS1dUiel6

04/03/24

To get ready for literacy week this week we recently rewarded our KS3 TOP READERS with a trip to the British Library in central London where they explored the treasures of British literature! pic.twitter.com/0soVHbgF78

09/02/24

A fantastic end to the week and what an amazing half-term it has been. Lots of sporting achievements to be proud of. Wishing all of our students and families a restful break, we look forward to returning well-rested and ready to kick start another great half-term 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/KPTrgzxnr9

09/02/24

A fantastic end to the week and what an amazing half-term it has been. Lots of sporting achievements to be proud of. Wishing all of our students and families a restful break, we look forward to returning well-rested and ready to kick start another great half-term 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/KPTrgzxnr9

08/02/24

Yr 10 Harris Experience students at the Opera! 🎶🎶🎼 pic.twitter.com/6HAcKJSeQU

30/01/24

Year 10 Food Tech students are making Swiss rolls this week ! 🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/UkbE8dWi5x

11/01/24

Y12 geographers catching up with a geography celebrity pic.twitter.com/ctg67UISj0

10/01/24

Year 12 geographers have been learning about the regeneration of Boscombe beach front today. Day 1 of 3! pic.twitter.com/Flp5lovq52

20/12/23

The Harris Merton choir sang carols at two care homes today, spreading cheer this pic.twitter.com/x7mmI2vRMj

14/12/23

Our Year 12 & 13 students delivering our food drive collection to Pollards Hill Community Centre. Remembering the importance of charity at this time of the year! 🎄🎅🧑‍🎄 pic.twitter.com/Ji8ZK9gw09

13/12/23

This evening’s Winter Showcase was full of talent, including the choir singing Destiny’s Child and the Orchestra performing What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong pic.twitter.com/i61o279VPA

13/12/23

It was Christmas Dinner today !! 🎄🎅🧑‍🎄🤶 We are so grateful for our amazing team putting on such a delicious spread! pic.twitter.com/qAipGvxJbd

13/12/23

Today’s Cyber Awareness Workshop led by the Cyber Security Team 🙌. 💻 KS3 students learning about what can go wrong , how to stay safe and the different careers in cyber security! pic.twitter.com/s23mS6PwXq

12/12/23

Empowering Moments: Capturing the essence of our Prefect Election Assemblies, where current leaders inspire and future leaders share their vision! pic.twitter.com/4mF2m2R8Hg

12/12/23

🏆 YR 8/9 GIRLS MERTON BOROUGH BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS 🏆 So proud of our girls during the tournament who were undefeated. The girls will now go on to represent Merton at the 🏀⛹🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/3RRsl1w73T

12/12/23

🏆 YR 8/9 GIRLS MERTON BOROUGH BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS 🏆 So proud of our girls during the tournament who were undefeated. The girls will now go on to represent Merton at the 🏀⛹🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/3RRsl1w73T

11/12/23

Our Yr 11 Artists are exploring key themes and print making! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/a4zQvsBOfk

03/12/23

A 6-2 victory for our U16 boys football team in the 2nd round of the Surrey Cup. After being down straight after the first whistle, the boys managed to pull it back and gain control of the game. Goals from Daejharn ⚽️ Jay-Jay ⚽️ and a hatrick from Jamal ⚽️⚽️⚽️MOTM - Jamal 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/oW7L7ZLqgK

02/12/23

A 6-2 victory for our U16 boys football team in the 2nd round of the Surrey Cup. After being down straight after the first whistle, the boys managed to pull it back and gain control of the game. Goals from Daejharn ⚽️ Jay-Jay ⚽️ and a hatrick from Jamal ⚽️⚽️⚽️MOTM - Jamal 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/oW7L7ZLqgK

30/11/23

Year 11 are making the most of expert advice on effective revision this morning 📚 pic.twitter.com/EN92hGXsWF

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyones’ responsibility

REPORTING:

If you suspect a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, call the Police on 999

To make a report to social care after 5pm during the week or at the weekend please call the Local Authority emergency out-of-hours line:

Merton 0208 543 9750 / Croydon 0208 726 6400 / Lambeth 020 7926 5555 / Wandsworth 020 8871 6000 / Sutton 020 8770 5000 

NSPCC 0808 800 5000

Childline (18 or under) 0800 1111

Link to report HERE

 

Mrs Simpson – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Prevent Lead 

02086235509  /  simpsonr@harrismerton.org.uk

Please contact Mrs Simpson, the Designated Safeguarding Lead, to report safeguarding concerns, including extremism and radicalisation discuss worries or discover more about how the Academy safeguards students, parents/carers, and staff.

DSL

If you suspect a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, call the Police on 999

To make a report to social care after 5pm during the week or at the weekend please call the Local Authority emergency out-of-hours line:

Merton 0208 543 9750 / Croydon 0208 726 6400 / Lambeth 020 7926 5555 / Wandsworth 020 8871 6000 / Sutton 020 8770 5000 

NSPCC 0808 800 5000

Childline (18 or under) 0800 1111

Link to report HERE

 

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) is: Ms Samad (Principal)

02086235500 / samada@harrismerton.org.uk

DDSL

 

The Safeguarding Team has four other members of staff:

 

SG Team 2023

The Safeguarding Team has four other members of staff:

 

Mr Semple

Assistant Principal

Mr Holden

Assistant Principal

Ms Forsyth

SEND and Safeguarding Support Officer

Mr Stewart

Pastoral Coordinator

 

Other safeguarding contacts:

 

Designated teacher for LAC

Mrs. Simpson

simpsonr@harrismerton.org.uk

0208 623 5509

Harris Merton Prevent Lead

Mrs. Simpson

simpsonr@harrismerton.org.uk

0208 623 5509

Vice Principal / Designated Teacher for Mental Health and Well-being

Mr. Adair

AdairJ@harrismerton.org.uk

0208 623 5503

First Aid Lead

Mrs. Najeem

najeemr@harrismerton.org.uk

0208 623 1000

School Nurse

Ms. Outterside

Corina.outterside@nhs.net

07767 352 584

Attendance Officer

Mrs. Murphy

murphyk@harrismerton.org.uk

0208 623 1000

Nominated Governor for Safeguarding

Mr. Joseph Keller info@harrismerton.org.uk

Chair of Governors

Mr. Aaron King info@harrismerton.org.uk

Safer Schools Police Officer (SSPO)

PC Dionne- Marie Le Blanc 1819SW and PC Mark Godwin-Coobs 1275SW

Dionne-marie.LeBlanc@met.police.uk

Mark.R.Godwin-Coombs@met.police.uk

Merton Prevent Lead

Ms. E. Willis Prevent@merton.gov.uk

Merton Prevent Officer

PC Kendrick 0208 649 4038

   

Our safeguarding statement of intent

Harris Academy Merton is committed to providing a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all children, staff and visitors. We promote a child-centred approach to wellbeing and safeguarding, which ensures the individual rights and needs of the child are central to our decision making and actions. We foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and security by providing a caring, safe, inclusive and stimulating environment; this promotes the social, moral, spiritual, cultural and physical development of all students.

 

We actively promote a climate in which children and adults are confident about sharing concerns about the wellbeing and safety of themselves or others. At Harris Academy Merton, we treat all matters of safeguarding and wellbeing in a sensitive, respectful, and professional manner. Staff at Harris Academy Merton are frequently trained in response and reporting procedures and are aware of the processes for making referrals to the Harris Academy Merton Safeguarding Team, Children’s Social Care, and the Police.

 

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