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25/10/25

Today was a truly educational experience for us in China, from the city museum to visiting a Chinese school. Everything was absolutely brilliant and we are learning so much! 🇨🇳🍜🧧#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/sgTPTTh1GV

23/10/25

Our day ended with a trip to the Night Market for some retail therapy. 12 hours well spent 🙌🏾#hcacpinchina#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/qXxVsMea4X

23/10/25

What a fun filled morning! We visited the Terracotta Warriors and got the chance to create our own versions. Incredible! Then a trip to the Muslim Quarter for a competitive game where students practiced their mandarin skills to gain points - brilliant work🏆🗣️🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/AcYJZXOMZ4

22/10/25

This morning we said goodbye to Beijing and hello to Xi’an! The best way to get acquainted with a new city is to explore its ancient history by bike 🚴🇨🇳🚴🏾‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/nbCxVUmhOw

21/10/25

A fantastic second day in China visiting the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and a variety show at a prestigious Tea House to close out the evening! 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/7RU6dTECAL

21/10/25

Smiles all round after successfully climbing up to the Great Wall of China pic.twitter.com/GsT1l8liIs

20/10/25

We have arrived in China! 🇨🇳 First dinner, and getting ready to explore the Great Wall.#ChinaTrip2025 pic.twitter.com/5t4mmma5mw

18/10/25

The China trip is off! 🇨🇳 20 HCACP students set off to China this afternoon. They will be spending the next 10 days there. #allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/OdHyVPRnFc

17/10/25

What a week at HCACP! We welcomed back our brilliant alumni for the Academy’s 35th Celebration, hosted networking with our current sixth formers and today Memphis, another Harris leaver, spoke to our sixth formers about apprenticeships and his awesome journey pic.twitter.com/6J1QjPCZYs

15/10/25

Year 12 attended the University and Careers Fair at stadium and left inspired and informed about their future pathways. Thank you for having us! pic.twitter.com/3hPGSY5UYq

15/10/25

What a brilliant evening showcasing the talent of our HCACP students. We had musical performances from our steel pan bands, spoken word, singing, and several songs from the HCACP gospel choir. pic.twitter.com/Sa9727NdrC

14/10/25

All ready for our annual Black History Month Concert 🎸🥁🎷 Doors open at 17:30, performances start at 18:00. We look forward to seeing you there. pic.twitter.com/MS2UHZhfNr

07/10/25

We are delighted to invite you to our annual Black History Month concert. Our choir will be making its debut with 2 numbers by Kirk Franklin and a well known hit from 'The Greatest Showman'. We will have poetry, steel pans, vocal solos and duos. All welcome pic.twitter.com/UOK07aVpjP

06/10/25

Our enrichment opportunities have launched for the new academic year! First up we have our Chinese language and culture club. They have been cooking weekly afterschool with Mr Wang from the MFL department.#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/85L0kPcOcS

03/10/25

35 years of outstanding education at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. An education second to none-Ofsted 2025#Allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/cQfQOR48Ka

01/10/25

On Saturday, our talented Y10 Steel Pans Band brought vibrant energy and musical excellence to the opening of the new Tapi Carpets store. Performing two lively sets, they drew in crowds from the local area, turning heads and lifting spirits. pic.twitter.com/NbpnqxLPYB

24/09/25

This week we have our Open Evening at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. Come along on Thursday 17:00-19:00, no booking required. Ofsted 'Outstanding' 2025#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/wVAhVyoppc

21/08/25

What an incredible bunch of students we have the honour to teach and support every day. Our Year 11s deserve every bit of success after grinding all year 🙏🏽🎉🥳#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/iOmbV76ZGP

21/08/25

Congratulations to our brilliant Year 11s on their incredible results today ⭐️🌟✨ Hard work pays off! We are so excited to support you through your sixth form studies 📚📘#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/glkwwXcDl8

15/08/25

Huge congratulations to Dipanshu for his brilliant results — we are so proud of you and know you will be incredibly successful at . Well done!! ⭐️🌟✨#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/qscTzKvzy5

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Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance

HCACP Careers logoThrough a well-structured and highly effective programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) we believe that all can achieve both in school and in adult life.

By working in partnership with external agencies, businesses and members of our community we will provide accurate and focussed careers information, advice and guidance tailored to the individual needs of our students, and thereby enable all of our students to make informed choices about their career pathways.

  • As part of the careers provision, all students in years 7-13 are entitled to:
  • Access to a planned careers programme relevant to their year group
  • Access to a qualified, impartial and independent careers adviser for personalised guidance
  • Access information about the world of work and labour market
  • Access information and guidance about higher education, training and employment opportunities
  • Develop personal and enterprise skills to improve their employability
  • Find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme, which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point. 
  • Hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events.
  • Be informed about how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
  • Access to a curriculum rich in information about careers and the world of work.
  • Access a programme of CEIAG which challenges stereotypes and discrimination, and promotes equality and diversity in training and in the workplace. 

Harris Federation Apprenticeship Programme

HCACP is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Harris Federation Apprenticeship Programme. We believe that apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity for young people to gain practical skills and experience while earning a salary.

Join us for our online skill sessions to learn more about how the Harris Federation and Pathway CTM can support you on your apprenticeship journey. Discover the benefits of apprenticeships, explore different career paths, and get tips on how to apply.

Details of the sessions on offer are below.  Don't miss this chance to take the next step in your career! Register your interest HERE

Building A Powerful Personal Brand
Wed 02 Oct | 18:00 - 19:00

Excelling CVs, Cover Letters & Personal Statements
Wed 06 Nov | 18:00 - 19:00

Discovering Your Strengths & Skills
Wed 04 Dec | 18:00 -19:00

Mastering 1-1 Interviews
Wed 08 Jan | 18:00 -19:00

Mock Assessment Task
Wed 05 Feb | 18:00 - 19:00

Figuring Out Your Next Steps
Wed 02 Oct | 18:00 - 19:00


Destinations 2023-2024

Post 16 Destinations – 2023-2024
  • 67% of students have gone on to study at a sixth form school.
  • 27% of students have gone on to study at a college.
  • 4% of students have gone on to apprenticeships programmes.
Post 18 Destinations – 2023-2024
  • 64% of students have gone on to study at University.
  • 8% of students have gone on to apprenticeship programmes.
  • 4% of students have gone on to higher education institutions.
  • 6% of students are in employment.

Labour Market Information

What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
LMI effectively describes the world of work – it ranges from descriptions of different careers, their entry routes, promotional prospects, salaries paid, skills and qualifications needed, etc.

Crucially for young people, LMI also covers future demand – what kinds of jobs will be in demand after leaving school and what kinds of skills will be needed.

Why is LMI Important to Our Students?
‘It is vital, in an environment where new industries are emerging and many of the most important jobs of the future don’t yet exist, that individuals have access to high-quality labour market information and earnings data to underpin their choices’. Anne Milton MP

Below is a wealth of information to support LMI and at the bottom of the page you can access an LMI Bulletin which we recieve about once a month.

Learning from Careers and Labour Market Information.
Understanding LMI is becoming more and more important as the world changes, so that all students can be aware of where different job roles that are needed around the country and what types of jobs may need more people in the future.  Below is information on what LMI actually means.

Careerometer
Careerometer is an online data portal which connects and standardises existing sources of high quality,
reliable I-MI to support the process of identifying potential careers. It allows students to compare national
average wages, working hours and future employment prospects.

How to use the Careerometer
Simply type in the first career that you think you might be interested in and select from the drop down
list, then add your second and third choices to see the comparison.

 

Page Downloads

Title Date  
Virtual Work Experience Resource Sheet 14th Dec 2022 Download
Robert Halfon apprenticeship achievements letter 01st Oct 2024 Download
Year 11 Harris Higher Education Programme Booklet 01st Oct 2024 Download
Harris Apprenticeship Programme Online Skills Sessions 09th Oct 2024 Download