Personal Development

Education is not just about Maths and Science!

At our academy we talk about four areas which make up the HARI education;

The traditional curriculum  - students learn a broad range of academic and non academic subjects such as Maths, Science, English, Art and PE. With specific regard to personal development the timetabled traditional curriculum for all students includes Religious Education, Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), Relationships and sex education and Citizenship. Students will also learn about healthy lifestyles, public speaking and careers in timetabled lessons in key stage 3.

The pastoral curriculum -  students develop outstanding habits of behaviour by learning to be self aware and to regulate their own behaviours.

The scholarship curriculum - students develop outstanding habits of learning by practising and refining their own methods of independent reading and study. 

The wider curriculum - students enjoy opportunities which widen their experience, develop cultural capital, cultivate a sense of belonging and community and encourage personal development. 

Personal development

There are many ways in which the academy promotes personal development. Personal development is promoted via all four curricula above. Below are just some of the specific areas of personal development the academy encourages. 

The academy provides the following opportunities for students	and provides education and information on the following
Army cadets	Healthy and appropriate relationships including sex education
Duke of Edinburgh	British values
Clubs and societies	Careers and next steps
Trips and events	Personal safety online and offline
Sports and competitions	Inclusion, equality and diversity
Reading	Appropriate use of technology and social media
Student leadership	Healthy lifestyles
Academy production - 'We will rock you'
UK Maths Challenge and UK Senior Maths Challenge Advanced
Harris Experience and Harris Experience advanced
Brilliant Club