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12/09/25

We’re excited to announce that our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 9th October, from 5.00–7.00pm harrisockendon.org.uk/563/an…

12/09/25

Join us at our Yr 6 Open Evening taking place in school on Thursday 25th September 2025 5.00-7.00pm; Unable to make it? Come and visit on a Principal Tour: All events must be booked in advance. We look forward to seeing you there! eventbrite.co.uk/e/yr-6-prin… eventbrite.co.uk/e/yr-6-open…

12/09/25

Join us at our Yr 6 Open Evening taking place in school on Thursday 25th September 2025 5.00-7.00pm; Unable to make it? Come and visit on a Principal Tour:  All events must be booked in advance. We look forward to seeing you there! eventbrite.co.uk/e/yr-6-open…

08/09/25

PE clubs starting this week 🏈 ⚽️

18/07/25

Sports Day 2025 ☀️ ⚽️ 🏀

17/07/25

MMW: Hever Castle

17/07/25

MMW: Grangewaters

16/07/25

MMW: Leeds Castle

16/07/25

MMW: HAOC Escape Room

16/07/25

MMW: Macbeth & Stock Market Challenge 💰

15/07/25

Well done to all of our students who represented us today at the Harris Federation Finals 🔥 🏆 amazing performances and lots of medals 🥇

14/07/25

MMW Y9: teamwork

14/07/25

MMW Year 9 - Grange Waters. Facing fears and overcoming challenges!

11/07/25

The Harris Federation Festival of Music showcased some wonderful talent from across the federation. Our students loved every single minute.

09/07/25

Steel Pans playing Classical music! Soloists, Choir. Y5 electric guitar solo! The talent in our schools is amazing! Congrats to all of you, what wonderful performances. pic.twitter.com/TjYEnwK9KV

28/06/25

DOE Update ‘we will be 45 minutes ‘ until we reach Ockendon due to traffic

28/06/25

D of E Silver: day 3 is done! All packed up and on the bus. ETA back to school 1.45om.

28/06/25

D of E Silver Day 3: they are off early!

27/06/25

D of E: all back at camp.

27/06/25

Day 2 has started - perfect weather for walking.

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Vision and Philosophy

What is our vision and philosophy?

At Harris Academy Ockendon our careers vision is for our students to “Own their Future.” We believe in our students receiving a careers curriculum, encounters, experiences, and guidance that enables all students to make informed choices about their future destinations.

The academy in accordance with the Baker Clause, ensures that all students understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them, including academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities, and the workplace.

Our philosophy is inspired by the CDI Framework (2021) ambition of having the skills, knowledge, and the ability to enter ‘positive careers.’ A ‘positive career’ will mean something different to everyone, but it will typically include being happy with the way you spend your time, being able to make a contribution to your community and being able to have a decent standard of living.

The six learning areas

We believe in the importance of linking careers provision to our broad and balanced curriculum. These are highlighted in our curriculum maps under “own your future.” Examples include:

  • In Drama students will engage with the physical theatre company ‘Frantic Assembly’
  • In English students will explore how to communicate their viewpoint and ideas effectively through a piece of transactional writing
  • In Science students will have a STEM ambassador for musculoskeletal biomechanics

Outside of our student’s careers curriculum they will receive tailored guidance from a career’s advisor throughout their school careers. This will enable them to make informed choices around their ambitious destinations.

In you wish to book a careers meeting slot please email Mr Milne: j.milne1@harrisfederation.org.uk

Students are also able to independently discover their different career options through their Unifrog login. We encourage students to compare their different destination options at both post-16 and post 18 and make choices informed by labour market information.

If you would like any further information about the careers provision or Unifrog please contact our Careers Lead, Ms Sharpe via email at a.nutman@harrisockendon.org.uk

Key Reading:

CDI Framework

Education and learning for the modern world

Insight briefing - Student career readiness in 2023/2024

Careers guidance and access for education and training providers (May 2025)