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07/11/24

A-level History is always a popular choice at HABE, consistently producing excellent results for our students pic.twitter.com/hmU0fzRYeP

07/11/24

Our Politics department is rallying despite a very hectic few days, proving how relevant A-Level Politics is!#theHABEway pic.twitter.com/cZlgmYJIIJ

07/11/24

Our Business department offers, A-level Business, CTEC Business and A-level Economics pic.twitter.com/mmdtY3xGJ8

07/11/24

Our HEA High Flyers staff are here to help our students get to some of the best Universities in the country! pic.twitter.com/ADKC23j0PC

07/11/24

Our Social Sciences - A-level Sociology and A-level Psychology are always some of our most popular subjects with some of our most passionate teachers! pic.twitter.com/DwatLzrhNv

07/11/24

Our A-level Biology students are brilliant, demonstrating their dissection skills, and understanding of different organs! pic.twitter.com/0a5tbRAvee

07/11/24

We offer A-level Photography at HABE, with dedicated and passionate teachers! pic.twitter.com/E9lkcpgck8

07/11/24

Our PE department at HABE is outstanding, offering both A-level PE and CTEC Sport. Our PE department are looking lovely and tanned following their latest KS5 trip to Spain! pic.twitter.com/HQaCLbwOxJ

07/11/24

Our sixth form offers a Football Partnership with allowing students the opportunity to study and have access to high quality coaching and mentorship throughout their sixth form journey, come and see us in MFL3. pic.twitter.com/Obw0O0stmQ

07/11/24

The hall is filling up for our first of two speeches from our Head of Sixth Form and Vice Principal. The second speech will be at 6pm pic.twitter.com/hJPq6XEWkG

07/11/24

Our Sixth Form band Circle Time, are warmed up and ready to rock your open evening!! pic.twitter.com/yt9VhDNUJY

07/11/24

Doors are open, we can’t wait to welcome you to our Sixth Form pic.twitter.com/EQqWCI0zdB

07/11/24

We are excited to welcome you to our Sixth Form Open Evening tonight 5pm - 7pm pic.twitter.com/NjeuAsxKfi

18/10/24

Thank you to our community for the donations that will go to food bank this Autumn 🍂 pic.twitter.com/RICSIAKpRy

17/10/24

Group B over and out! We are on our way back to the academy - ETA is 4:35pm pic.twitter.com/zbl0kapHlJ

17/10/24

Group B on their way to Frylands for a day of adventure. Students are extremely excited for the day ahead pic.twitter.com/fg2gi8dIoF

16/10/24

Group A over and out! We are on our way back to the academy. ETA approximately 4:45pm pic.twitter.com/mGqVx0BjRQ

16/10/24

Some very excited students this morning as group A head off to Frylands for a day of activities! ☀️ 🌲 pic.twitter.com/VmPWbFmc40

14/10/24

Massive credit is due to Martha Burgess in Year 8 for her short story ‘A Date with Death…Literally,’ which has been chosen for publication in the Young Writers’ ‘Fright Club-Eerie Encounters’. The book will be published on 11th December.

13/10/24

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Catering Information & Useful Links

Our catering service is provided by Innovate IFG, part of the Impact Food Group. Innovate is a well-established and experienced school caterer. The service is provided under contract with Harris Federation.

Catering 1Download the current lunchtime menu (updated September 2024). The menu runs on a three-weekly cycle and includes halal and non-halal options.

The current price lists (updated September 2024) are:

The academy uses a cashless catering system for food and drink purchases. Our menu has been created after extensive research into student preferences; it is also nutritious and compliant with all government guidelines. The menu aims to offer more of what students want, including good food that can be eaten on the go.

Download the Eatwell Guide from Public Health England, which provides a useful overview of what food groups make up a balanced and healthy diet.


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Cashless payments

The academy uses the ParentPay system which is a cashless system for canteen purchases.  We use a Biometric system. Parent Pay is in operation for accounts to be topped up online. Students can also top up their accounts on site with cash if required.


Free school meals

If you are receiving any of the following benefits your child could be eligible for Free School Meals, worth £2.68 per day:

  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Free School Meal applications should be made online, using this link: https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/harrisfederation.

If you are unable to use the online system, please complete the form below and email it to info@harrisbeckenham.org.uk along with any supporting documents.

Click HERE to download the Free School Meals application form.

The Academy will also receive an extra Pupil Premium funding, which can be used for resources such as extra tuition, additional teaching staff or after-school activities.

What happens next?

Once we have received your application your details will be checked via the Eligibility Checking Service and you will be advised by letter whether or not your claim is successful.  Confirmation of eligibility will also be sent to your child(ren)'s school.

From April 2018 the criteria used to determine eligibility has been updated to reflect the roll out of Universal Credit payments. To ensure families are not disadvantaged during the roll out period the following arrangements have been put in place.

Any child eligible for free school meals on 1 April 2018 will retain their eligibility until the end of the roll out in March 2023 regardless of family circumstance change. Once the roll out of Universal Credit is complete no child will lose their entitlement and it will continue until the end of their current phase of education.


Allergies

If a student has any food allergies or intolerances, students must inform the academy Medical Lead and the Catering Manager, who can provide further information. Food allergen information is labelled in BOLD on all pre-packaged food. Allergen information on all other food products is available from the catering team on request.

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Useful links

Parentview website: https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/

Ofsted website: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/

Department of Education performance table: http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=137121

Parentpay: https://www.parentpay.com/

Free School Meals - find out more

Websites providing parental information regarding accessing materials to ensure their children are kept safe online:

 

 

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