Mission Statement

At GHS, we promise that all learners will be valued, respected and supported in providing a high quality education in a stimulating environment. We are a reflective learning community which prepares learners for an ever evolving world. We aspire to inspire a sense of security and belonging which builds confidence and respect through high expectations academically, socially, and emotionally. Nurturing and inspiring the individuals within our community and working in partnership with our parents, we enable our school community to become lifelong learners who strive to achieve personal fulfilment and excellence throughout.

Ethos

At Hampshire School we have a 'we care for each other' approach to all aspects of our excellent school provision.

Academic care

High expectations and a culture of praise are central to the success of our pupils. We make no apology for expecting our students to do well and we take every opportunity to congratulate and reward them. To this end - and in partnership with parents – we develop pupils’ abilities, moral judgement, self-awareness, wider spiritual awareness, and sensitivity to the full, so that they will:

• Achieve personal fulfilment through self-discipline and strive for excellence
• Acquire knowledge and skills for a rapidly changing world of work
• Respect the achievements of others
• Respond to others’ needs in the school, family and wider community

Educational care

Strategic planning, focused intervention and rigorous monitoring and evaluation are key to a pupil's successful education. As a 3-13 Prep school, we are a pivotal step between pre-school and senior school and by carefully tracking pupils' progress, extra-curricular activities and other interests we are able to support parents in the selection of the right senior school for their child. This includes:

• all pupils baselined assessed upon entry to our school so that realistic targets can be set and specific mileposts implemented to monitor progress
• a comprehensive experience of all central London day schools as well as links with boarding schools across the country
• an experienced staff with the knowledge, understanding and compassion to ensure that each child receives the right education and makes the move to the right school
• a broad range of extra-curricular and special interest school events to broaden every child's interests and experiences

Pastoral Care

Our school ethos is 'We care for each other.' For pupils to excel in their studies, it is vital that they possess a sense of security, belonging and confidence. Every member of staff is committed to working, in partnership with parents, towards achieving this aim:

• An open-door policy means regular communications between home and school are strongly encouraged and have a positive effect upon children's happiness and progress
• Excellent behaviour and high expectations of personal and social conduct prepare our children to become effective contributors in a GEMS global community
• A ‘learning how we can be excellent learners’ skills programme is embedded throughout our curriculum, enabling children to learn as much about themselves as the world about them
• Excellent links with a variety of central London multi-agency providers provides swift, effective and caring referral to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development