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04/03/26

International Women's Day is widely celebrated here at HGEAD. Today we look into this year's theme - Give to Gain.     

02/03/26

Happy National Careers Week!      Video  

26/02/26

Hear from our Scholars about what they have been up to!          Video  

25/02/26

This year marks 10 years of creative activism at the Centre for Creative Explorations (CCE). It brings together young people, artists, and creatives to explore identity, community, and social change.           

24/02/26

Check out our Spring 1 edition of the newsletter! You can read the full edition on our website       

23/02/26

Did you know about the Bursaries we have available? Check out our website to find out more!       

19/02/26

Here are some tips for how to stay safe when using AI!       

17/02/26

We have had a busy couple of months, almost 75 students across Key Stage 3 have been involved in King’s Scholars events in school and on Campus at King’s College Strand Campus.         

16/02/26

This year is the National Year of Reading and at HGAED, we are ALL IN! Have a look at what Anna is reading over half term.       

13/02/26

Children's Mental Health Week   

11/02/26

Children's Mental Health Week: This is Our Place!     Video  

06/02/26

The Glee Girls were fabulous and represented HGAED beautifully. Congratulations are due to each of them!        

28/01/26

Character - Courage - Conscience       

27/01/26

Our Year 10 students recently took part in an exciting and highly rewarding Mock Trial competition at the Inner London Crown Court. The day provided a fantastic opportunity for students to experience the workings of the legal system first-hand, inside a real courtroom setting.

23/01/26

Read the Autumn edition of our Newsletter! Keep up to date with life at HGAED via our website or through this link:  canva.com/design/DAG3KM6omC4…      

22/01/26

Some incredible art created by Margot, Roadah and Sarah.         

20/01/26

We celebrated Blue Monday today! Students got free hot chocolate and treats, quiz's and more to promote positive mental health a great day!     

12/01/26

Interested in learning more about HGAED Sixth Form? Visit our website via the link in our bio to learn more!        Video  

06/01/26

Welcome back to all of our students and staff! We hope you are well rested and enjoying the snow.     

06/01/26

Throw back to the Debate Mate launch! HGAED have a long standing history of success at Debate Mate and many of our senior members are Debate Mate National and Regional finalists.     

Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

Central Office

Bexley

Brent

Bromley

Clapham

Croydon

Greenwich

Haringey

Havering

Merton

Newham

Southwark

Stratford

Sutton

Thurrock

Wandsworth

Westminster

SEN & Disabilities

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) section of our website. All students have the right to achieve their maximum academic and social potential.

At the Academy we believe that all students have learning differences rather than learning difficulties. It is our policy to identify and assess these differences and ensure that learning is supported and differentiated to ensure outstanding progress is made by all students. 

  • SEN Federation Consultant – Karen Sitch
  • SENCO – Madeline Davis
  • SEND Governor – Dulcie Daly

Any SEN enquiries should be sent to info@harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk, or by post addressed to the SENCO, Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich, Homestall Road, East Dulwich, London SE22 0NR.

Information on the Local Authority’s Local Offer can be found at: https://localoffer.southwark.gov.uk/

Find out more about Southwark Council's forums, which provide a great opportunity to influence how services for children and young people with special educational needs and disability are delivered. 

The SEN Code of Practice

The Code of Practice (2014) covers the 0-25 age range and includes guidance relating to disabled children and young people as well as those with SEN.

  • There is a clearer focus on the participation of children and young people and parents in decision-making at individual and strategic levels.
  • There is a stronger focus on high aspirations and on improving outcomes for children and young people.
  • It includes guidance on the joint planning and commissioning of services to ensure close co-operation between education, health and social care.
  • It includes guidance on publishing a Local Offer of support for children and young people with SEN or disabilities.
  • For children and young people with more complex needs a co-ordinated assessment process and the new 0-25 Education, Health and Care plan (EHC plan) replace statements and Learning Difficulty Assessments (LDAs).
  • There is a greater focus on support that enables those with SEN to succeed in their education and make a successful transition to adulthood.

To see the SEN Code of Guidance 2014, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325875/SEND-Code_of_Practice-June2014.pdf

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