Pastoral Care and Discipline

Thames Christian College believes that pupils should be able to learn in a safe environment free from interruptions due to poor discipline and bullying. A special quality of pupil/teacher relationship exists, with respect, friendship and courtesy central to our ethos. A house system provides for additional circles of care and creates a structure for sporting and cultural events.

High standards of behaviour, respect for each other and for learning are expected. Discipline procedures within the school are positive, systematic, restorative and scrupulously fair. Success, achievement and good behaviour are rewarded in many ways, with effort and significant improvement recognised.

Our goal is that pupils develop the self-discipline necessary to succeed in later life. Business and industry leaders recognise that character, confidence, initiative, good attitudes, the ability to  work in a team and interpersonal skills are essential for success. We therefore value and encourage attitudes of truthfulness, kindness, respect, courtesy and self-reliance.