“Pupils develop a firm sense of self-worth, which is fostered in an environment of mutual respect, courage and openness, where pupils encourage and support one another”
ISI April 2025
Pastoral care
In a larger educational setting, children can be overlooked or feel pressure to fit a certain mould. Thames creates a safe environment for pupils to be themselves and discover their talents. Getting to know each pupil, nurturing their gifts and interests, and meeting individual needs is a central part of the journey at Thames.
Our ethos is deeply relational and rooted in Christian values with mutual respect and self-responsibility at its heart. By creating an environment of trust, pupils learn to listen to and learn from one another. The Thames Wellbeing Programme places a strong emphasis on personal development, forming healthy relationships and constructive engagement in society.
Our foundational school values of compassion and respect promote gratitude and a level of cultural intelligence vital for success in life. Responsive form tutoring and attentive pastoral care ensure these are embedded throughout the school community.
Time taken by staff to invest in individual pupils enables our young people to develop the wisdom, confidence and resilience to become authentic leaders, able to rise above challenges. They learn to make good choices and understand that every choice has consequences. As pupils learn self-responsibility, they become proactive and diligent - highly desirable qualities for the workplace.
“Leaders promote pupils’ development of a sense of self. The trust developed between adults and pupils, and between pupils themselves, is based on shared understanding that each person has an innate sense of worth.”
ISI, April 2025