Our ethos and values
Discover our drive to pursue excellent work and explore the ‘Reach’ values
Reach Academy Feltham was founded in 2012 by Ed Vainker, Rebecca Cramer and Jon McGoh with a team of committed governors and teachers. The school’s vision is that every single pupil will leave us with the skills, attributes and academic qualifications to go on to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity.
Reach Academy Feltham is a small school. They place meaningful relationships at the heart of everything that they do. They designed the school building, arranged the timetable and focus staff time on nurturing those strong relationships. Leaders and teachers ensure all of the children experience consistency and continuity through their school career; knowing more, doing more and developing socially and emotionally over time. The school staff work closely with families and experts to ensure that all children are able to thrive and lead healthy and happy lives both now and in the future. This includes not allowing mobile phones in school, ensuring healthy eating and regular exercise is promoted and enabled, and working with families to create healthy age-appropriate routines around things such as a sleep.
Our core values
Why ‘Reach’ ?
Reflect
‘Reflect’ embodies a core value at Reach Academy Hanworth Park because we believe in the power of constant learning from ourselves and others. It’s about taking a moment to think before we act, learning from our mistakes, and understanding ourselves at a deeper level. This reflective practice cultivates self-awareness and fosters personal growth.
Endeavour
Endeavouring or working hard is another value we uphold. At Reach Schools, we subscribe to the idea that success is the product of hard work, not luck. We pour 100% of our effort into everything we do, whether it’s tackling academic challenges or finding solutions to problems. We embrace the ethos that our dedication and industriousness are the keys to achievement.
Aspire
Aspiration is a driving force at Reach Schools. We dare to dream, and we instill the bravery in our students to make those dreams a reality. This involves cultivating self-belief and, at times, leading others towards a shared vision. When we aspire, we encourage ourselves to plan for greatness, believe in our abilities, and guide others on the journey.
Show Courage
Showing courage, perhaps one of the most challenging values to live by, is integral to our school’s ethos. Whether it’s revealing our weaknesses or strengths, we encourage our students to embrace vulnerability and risk. We teach them to not fear making mistakes, to persist in the face of adversity, and to think creatively. This courage forms the bedrock of resilience and innovation.
Have Fun
Finally, ‘Have Fun‘ is a value that encapsulates our belief in the joy of learning. When exploring the other values, having fun comes naturally. But sometimes, we also need to relax and have fun to get the most out of the other values. We foster an environment where students are passionate about what they do, show kindness to themselves and others, and work well in teams. This value reminds us that whilst education is about academic success, it’s also about enjoying the journey and supporting each other along the way.