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Harris in Conversation
The official Harris Federation podcast, home of Harris Research and Harris Futures. Join us as we interview an array of exciting guests from the world of education and beyond! Subscribe for updates and new episode releases.
Episodes
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Harris Futures: The power of mentoring
Join us as we celebrate National Mentoring Day with a brilliant conversation between mentor and former Harris Academy Chobham student, Audrey and Rachel from…
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Harris Futures: Elizabeth and Victoria, HAB
Elizabeth and Victoria talk about their careers in healthcare, community nursing and midwifery respectively. They've been friends since they were at Harris…
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Harris Futures: Harris Creatives Launch
In this episode we celebrate the launch of the Harris Creatives affinity network by speaking with the two alumni co-leads Tyler (Harris Westminster Sixth Form)…
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Harris Futures: Harris Finance Launch
Join us for this very special episode in which we celebrate the launch of the Harris Finance affinity network by speaking with the two alumni co -leads, Huma…
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Harris Futures: Zac (Harris Academy Purley) and Patrick (Harris Academy South Norwood)
Join us as we find out more about how former Harris students Patrick and Zac met at university and went on to become great friends.
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Harris Futures: Make Music Day with Diane, Jack and Skye (HCHOB)
To celebrate Make Music Day we wanted to share this musical extravaganza of a podcast episode! Join Head of Performing arts at the Harris Federation Diane…
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Harris Futures: Priya and Katherine, HCACP
The Harris City Crystal Palace Academy motto is 'All can achieve', join former Principal Katherine Cumberbatch and former student, Priya as they reflect on how…
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Harris Futures: Blerton, Tia and Jordan, HWSF
Blerton, Tia and Jordan talk about their joint initiative to found Empowered Voices which supports students through providing relatable and inspiring role…
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Harris Futures: International Women's Day
What better way to celebrate International Women's Day than to talk to Francesca and Annette (HCACP alumni) who have set up their own female friendship app…
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Harris Futures: World Book Day
Join us as we celebrate World Book Day by talking about the power of reading and our favourite books with former Harris Girls Academy Bromley students Emilia…
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Harris Futures: Beth and Harry, Harris Manchester College
Our latest episode is slightly different, we talk to Beth (Principal of Harris Manchester College) and Harry (a former Harris Manchester student) about this…
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Harris Futures: National Apprenticeships Week 2026, Efe and Isaiah
What does it take to turn an apprenticeship into a career? To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we’re joined by two incredible Harris alumni, Efe and…
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Harris Futures: Ayo and Alan
In this episode, we catch up with Ayo, a former student at Harris Chafford Hundred and now a Harris Governor and Alan, Head of Governance at the Harris…
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Harris Futures: Rachel and Naara
In this episode, we catch up with Naara, a former student at Harris Greenwich, and now a Teaching Assistant at Harris Peckham, and Rachel, her Music teacher…
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Harris Futures: Robert and Fran
In this episode, we reconnect with Harris alumni, now Harris teacher, Robert Prybus and Harris Academy Chobham Executive Principal Fran Perry. They share…
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Harris Futures: Leah, Harris Academy South Norwood
In our latest episode we catch up with Harris Alumni Leah, who discusses her leadership journey through Harris South Norwood and into her successful career in…
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Harris Futures: Alexandra and Kelly, Harris Ockendon
In this episode we catch up with former Harris Ockendon student Alexandra and her former teacher Kelly, who remember their time together at the academy, and…
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Harris Futures: Daniel and Celia, HASN
In this episode we catch up with Harris Academy South Norwood alumnus Daniel and senior leader Celia, who reminisce about Daniel's time at the academy, discuss…
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TES Trust of the Year Special: Dan, Sabeena, Rebecca and Jacqui
In this very special episode we hear from Harris leaders as they reflect on the recent news that Harris Federation has been named the TES Trust of the Year…
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Harris Research: Sam and Steve
In this special episode of Harris in Conversation we catch up with Harris Principals Sam and Steve, who reflect on their respective journeys into leadership…
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Harris Futures: Evie, Harris Westminster Sixth Form
In this episode we speak with former Harris Westminster 6th Form student Evie, who, since school, has gone on to enjoy a career in the world of video games.
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Harris Futures: Cherif and Rebecca, HAP
In this episode we catch up with Harris Academy Peckham alumnus Cherif, who reconnects with former Principal Rebecca Hickey. Together, they reminisce around…
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Harris Futures: Blerton Gerguri
In our latest episode we catch up with former student Blerton, who reminisces about his time at Harris Academy Beckenham and Harris Westminster Sixth Form…
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Harris Futures: Saj and Aylana
In our latest episode we speak with Harris Academy South Norwood alumni Saj and Aylana, who discuss their time at the academy, teachers they connected with…
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Harris Futures: Samuel Okusaga
In our latest episode, and to continue our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, we catch up with Harris Westminster Sixth Form alumnus Samuel, who…
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Harris Futures: Andrew, Eliza and Amy
In this very special episode of Harris in Conversation, to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we catch up with former Harris students who are currently on…
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Harris Futures: Sir Dan Moynihan and Valentine Douglas
In our latest episode we catch up with Harris Federation CEO, Sir Dan and former student Valentine, who together reminisce about their time together at Harris…
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Harris Research: Chris Brett, HBAED
In our latest episode of Harris in Conversation, we catch up with Chris Brett, Principal of Harris Academy Boys East Dulwich, who discusses the school, the…
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Harris Futures: Marley and George
In our latest episode, we speak with Harris Alumnus Marley and Executive Principal George, who discuss how their past experiences led to where they each are…
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Harris Futures: Dill, Darren and Mohammed
Three generations of Harris teacher and student reunite in our latest, very special episode, in which our guests discuss how hard grit and determination can…
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Harris Futures: Perry and Joshua, HACH
In our latest episode we catch up with Harris alumni Perry and Joshua, who attended Harris Academy Chafford Hundred and have since gone on to lead incredibly…
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Harris Futures: Kailan and Diane, Harris Chobham
In our latest episode we speak with Harris alumnus Kailan and his former music teacher Diane, who together reminisce about their time at Harris Chobham, and…
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Harris Futures: Sir Dan Moynihan and Dr Shko Resool
In our latest episode we catch up with former Harris City Academy Crystal Palace student Dr Shko Resool and Harris Federation CEO Sir Dan Moynihan.
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Harris Futures: Agape, Murshed and Kiylee
In this episode we speak with two former students and a teacher from Harris Westminster Sixth form, who discuss their time together, what it meant to them, and…
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Harris Futures: Maleeha and Tanbir, HWSF
In our latest episode we talk with Harris Westminster Sixth Form alumni Maleeha and Tanbir, who look back to their time as students and explore what makes the…
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Harris Futures: James and Victoria, HWSF
In our latest episode we catch up with Executive Principal James Handscombe and former student Victoria, who has since forged a career in education. They…
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Harris Futures: Nathan and Leila, Harris Beckenham
In this episode of the Harris Futures podcast, we caught up with Nathan, a former Harris Academy Beckenham student, and his former teacher, Leila, the…
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Harris Futures: Jade and Murshed, HWSF
In this episode of Harris Futures, we spoke with Jade and Murshed, former students of Harris Westminster Sixth Form. They reminisced about their time at the…
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Harris Futures: Donor Support Special
In this special episode we discuss the huge impact our donor support has had on the lives of our Harris students our 33 secondary academies!
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Harris Futures: Dill, Rory and Josh, the Harris Experience
In our latest episode, we reconnect with two inspiring alumni who participated in the 'Harris Experience'—a programme aimed at enhancing the academic and…
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Harris Futures: Harris Westminster- David and James
In our latest episode we catch up with returning guest, Executive Principal James Handscombe (recently awarded an OBE) and former student David, who now enjoys…
Harris in ConversationHarris Futures: Harris Crystal Palace- Barbara, Danny and Cyle
Harris Academy Crystal Palace- The Original Harris In this fun-filled episode, we explore the mutual respect between teachers and students- highlighted by…
Harris in ConversationHarris Futures: Harris Merton- Matt Osborne, Liam, Charlie and Matt
In this Harris Futures episode, we spoke with Matt Osborne, Head of Harris Sixth Form, and caught up with Harris Merton alumni: Liam, Charlie, and Matt. They…
Harris in ConversationHarris Futures: Harris Peckham and Harris Westminster- Yinka and Otis
This episode features Yinka and Otis, who began their academic journey at Harris Academy Peckham before continuing on to Harris Westminster Sixth Form. They…
Harris in ConversationHarris Futures: Harris South Norwood- Peter and Christine
A powerhouse of an episode featuring Peter and Christine, former HASN students, who spoke openly and candidly about the challenges they faced and the hugely…
Harris in ConversationHarris Futures: Harris South Norwood and Harris Merton- Travis and Matt
In this episode, we hear from former students Travis (Harris South Norwood) and Matt (Harris Academy Merton), along with Secondary Director Rebecca Hickey…
Harris in ConversationHarris Futures: Happy International Women's Day!
In our latest episode, we speak with Head of School at Harris Westminster Sixth Form, Claire Scott- and inspirational alumna Hajar- about their memories of the…
Harris in ConversationHarris Futures: Our First Episode with Alumni!
In our first Futures episode, we speak with former Crystal Palace students Vincent and David, along with Rebecca Hickey, Director of Secondary Education at…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: James Handscombe
Oliver speaks with Harris Federation Executive Principal and author James Handscombe about his book 'A School Built on Ethos', which critics have described as…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Stuart Pryke and Amy Staniforth (part 2)
Oliver speaks with returning guests Amy and Stuart, who discuss their most recent instalment in their Ready to Teach series: Ready to Teach: A Christmas Carol…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Megan Mansworth
Oliver speaks with educational writer Dr Megan Mansworth about her bestselling book: Teach to the Top, a "thoughtful and practical research-informed guide to…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Varsha Panjwani
Oliver Blagden speaks with the host and creator of the award-winning ‘Women & Shakespeare’ podcast, Dr Varsha Panjwani. Varsha discusses why we should approach…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Mary Myatt
Oliver Blagden talks with education legend Mary Myatt about her bestselling book 'Huh: Curriculum conversations between subject and senior leaders.' Mary…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Tom Sherrington (part 2)
Oliver Blagden returns to where it all started as he speaks with international education guru Tom Sherrington. Tom was our very first guest on the podcast, and…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Kathrine Mortimore
Oliver Blagden talks with Literacy researcher Kathrine Mortimore as they review her influential 2020 book 'Disciplinary Literacy.' Kathrine discusses what…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Robert Eaglestone
Birna Helgadottir speaks with renowned literary critic and theorist Professor Robert Eaglestone, as they discuss his new book 'Literature: Why It Matters.'…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Rebecca Allen
Oliver Blagden speaks with Teacher Tapp founder Rebecca Allen, as they they discuss her new bestselling book 'The Next Big Thing in School Improvement,' a book…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: DD Armstrong
Oliver Blagden speaks with author, playwright and international educator DD Armstrong, whose new young adult novel 'Ugly Dogs Don't Cry' has been taking…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Michelle Jewett
Laura Mistry speaks with Dr Michelle Jewett, author of 'Speaking Truth to Power: Whitesplaining the Canon.' Michelle discusses her work in areas of racial…
Harris in ConversationHarris Research: Lucy Dixon and Lucia Catanzaro
Oliver Blagden speaks with Harris Heads of English Lucy Dixon and Lucia Catanzaro. Lucy and Lucia discuss how they have navigated through the challenges of…