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30/06/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/Zwajz4eTEO pic.twitter.com/uSjzjafhOj

23/06/25

https://t.co/ld7PeEGYVB "The school's Principal, Dan MacPherson, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the Ofsted rating has given pupils "a real sense of pride", and credited them for making the school 'Outstanding'." pic.twitter.com/yn7fEiD69y

23/06/25

Our Weekly Community Bulletin in out now. https://t.co/GaGEaXCqBE pic.twitter.com/geiK9XseHD

16/06/25

Come and visit our “Outstanding” Academy Our Open Morning offers an opportunity for parents and students to meet the Principal, key staff, and current pupils, and to get a flavour of daily life at HSAEL. Follow the link or scan code to reserve your place.https://t.co/FVBQoP7dyo pic.twitter.com/Of3Tzs5cy2

16/06/25

Our Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/DG03umbAwV pic.twitter.com/ltD8IVSjbu

16/06/25

News of our "OUTSTANDING" Ofsted report in the press. Thanks to The “highly ambitious curriculum” was a key focus of the report. Inspectors praised the “broad and diverse” range of topics which students are taught...” https://t.co/CDwiYm4Clr pic.twitter.com/WKHXeQBSso

09/06/25

This week's Community Bulletin is out now on our website. https://t.co/6qWcxy7iMt pic.twitter.com/zXdmfFAByF

29/05/25

In the latest HSAEL blog post, Ms Wake, Head of History suggests that our curriculum 'is like a beautiful English summer garden, and at KS3, our students are budding with skills and knowledge by the summer term...' read the full piece on our website.https://t.co/tH6HiyVBEf pic.twitter.com/f0v7Gfck0n

19/05/25

In our latest blog post, 'The House HSAEL Built', we explore our unique approach to SEND and why we do things differently. We embedded SEND support into the very foundations of our teaching , ensuring every student thrives from day one.https://t.co/glbd4kqoV1 pic.twitter.com/jVHfEjk7R0

19/05/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/FfDYUuSIOM pic.twitter.com/S2yehZ3yxp

12/05/25

Our latest weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/u0lwSTeBfN pic.twitter.com/HcWudo2VLc

08/05/25

Best of luck to all our students starting their GCSEs this week, and well done for all your hard work! pic.twitter.com/S4EDZXu4Jm

07/05/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/AmyHswUqR9 pic.twitter.com/XQtTdRl20h

29/04/25

Our 23 Mini Marathon runners. Four were competing in the Championships for Newham Borough, with Romeu achieving a fast 9m 28sec on the 2.6km course. The rest ran in the 2.6km or 1 mile event and all enjoyed being cheered on by the crowds outside Buckingham Palace! pic.twitter.com/8ThtIVlHqd

28/04/25

We were delighted that 29 HSAEL students took part in the London Mini Marathon on Sat 26th April. This event allowed them to run the final part of the course the day before the main race. Well done all! pic.twitter.com/ZMJedSTYS5

28/04/25

This week's Community Bulletin is now available on our website. https://t.co/YN8D14AptT pic.twitter.com/b2V5KISICy

23/04/25

Easter greetings. Students returned from their break yesterday in time for Earth Day and St George's Day and cleverly decided to combine both. So here's the winning entry of our Earth Day poster competition, plus students' poem which was read out yesterday. Edited by Amelija, Y10 pic.twitter.com/RDbtA17xzg

11/04/25

This week's Community Bulletin is out now on our website. Happy Easter. https://t.co/XuCvLBhSWJ pic.twitter.com/d1pL428eex

10/04/25

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31/03/25

May this special day bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone. pic.twitter.com/kgU5gaiZvv

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HSAEL News

Posted on May 14th 2025

New Admissions at HSAEL

 What we do and how we support parents and students

With the falling roll across London schools and increased student movement both in and out of the city; running Admissions has become more challenging than ever. At Harris Science Academy East London we have stepped up to the challenge, creating an innovative and personalised approach to our admissions process. We ensure all students who join us are setup to be successful leaders and have the support they need to thrive!

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For our new Year 7s we have worked hard to ensure families feel supported throughout each step of the transition journey. Our approach is about being transparent with what we do but also creating a personalised touch to support each child as an individual.

We achieve this through four different areas:

1. Personal Touch:

We meet with every family before May half term at the Academy where they get to see lessons in action and visit our unique buildings. As part of this visit, they meet with a member of the pastoral team to discuss worries they have or what support their child needs. This might be related to a challenges they face with their learning, or with building friendships. Based on this conversation we put an action plan in place to support each individual child. For families who can’t make it to us, we visit them at their home to ensure that no child is missed as part of this process.

2. Clear Communication:

We pride ourselves on clear communication channels at the Academy, which starts before children even set foot in the building. We run a dedicated Transition channel on WhatsApp and post monthly transition newsletters which include key information, key contacts and videos from staff and students at the Academy. We also produce spotlight videos in each newsletter to showcase different parts of the Academy and give families an insight into everything we do.

3. Building Relationships:

We don’t just have one induction day at HSAEL; we have three! For students to start well at the Academy it important that they have had the opportunity to meet new people; particularly those coming from Primary schools with small entry numbers. We start our induction process in May half term where we run our Leadership Development Day. During this day students get to experience different activities including science experiments, coding and debating, all delivered by our incredible teachers. Prior to the Newham secondary school Induction Day we also run an induction day for children with SEND. We know how daunting change can be for some of these children so we put together a bespoke programme for them to support with their induction into the Academy.

4. Secondary Ready:

It is important that our students have the academic confidence before they start at HSAEL; so we provide them with summer holiday learning on our final induction day in July. Every child receives a reading book, which they are challenged to write a review on and we also provide a maths booklet where students are expected to engage and further their learning before joining us. To support students in completing this work we invite all new year 7s to the Academy over the summer break. Not only does this help students prepare for secondary level knowledge in English and Maths, it also helps us identify students who will need that extra bit of support as part of the induction process.

In conclusion, the transition process at Harris Science Academy East London is designed not only to ensure a smooth transition for our new Year 7 students but also to set them on a path to success. Through a combination of personalised support, clear communication, and a focus on building strong relationships, we create an environment where every child can thrive. Our commitment to being there for families every step of the way—from initial visits to summer learning activities—demonstrates our dedication to both academic and emotional support. At HSAEL, we don’t just welcome new students; we ensure they are fully equipped, confident, and ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of secondary school life and become a leader in their chosen field.

To find out more about HSAEL Admissions and to fill out an enquiry form, please click here.