At Thames View Infants we strive to provide a caring, fun, and supportive learning environment, in which every child and their family, really do matter.
We strive to orchestrate a fully ‘joined up’ provision, where all children, regardless of their starting point, reach their full potential. We teach children to respect, accept and value their classmates and adults in our multicultural school community and their lives outside school by being role models.
We want children to enjoy their time at school and will endeavor to create a comfortable and secure environment in which they feel cared for and valued by developing the children’s independence, confidence, and ability to make decisions for themselves. We say that we are a “School of Leaders” and aim to empower children to make choices, be heard, and negotiate through life by giving talk4learning a high profile.
The teaching of reading and writing is at the heart of what we do and with a rich-ICT curriculum, we work hard to equip children with essential skills for later life. Children have only one chance in life. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, high-quality teaching and careful feedback – helping to give all children the best learning experience possible.
We aim to make our school community welcoming and friendly in a safe environment. We feel that it is important that parents and teachers work alongside each other in partnership to help and support the children. Changing long-standing traditional dispositions to learning is a long-standing ambition of ours. Together, with your trust and support, we are making a real difference in our children’s lives and their futures.
Thames View Infants and Thames View Juniors have worked together in a Collaborative Partnership for several years. Doing so has benefited our children and families tremendously over time. Both Schools have retained their identities, but by having a close working relationship, we have improved transitions between Year 2 (TVI) and 3 (TVJ) and have become more ‘joined up’ in our thinking. Teachers, Leaders, and Directors from Thames View Infants and Juniors work together closely so that all children passing through both schools benefit from a more equitable provision and have even more chances to succeed.
Thames View Infants is a very special place to learn and work. Directors at TVI Learning will advertise a range of exciting career opportunities on this page. We recruit at different times of the year, so it is always a good idea to come back and check for updates.
We know that Thames View Infants is one of the best schools in the Country. However, we understand how daunting being a new Parent can be, especially when charged with the task of finding the right school for your child. We are here to help you with that journey and our Family Support Team can offer the guidance and care you need to help you make the right decision. We offer prospective parents the option of a tour of the school and the choice of a professional to answer any questions you might have. To arrange such a visit, please contact our School Office.
Children are admitted into the Nursery in September after their 3rd birthday. Children are admitted to the Infant School in September after their 4th birthday. Parents may place their child on the Nursery waiting list after their 2nd birthday. The admission process for securing a Reception place usually starts as early as December in the year before the child starts school. All admissions to and between schools within the Local Authority, including starting Reception, are administered “centrally” by the Local Authority’s Admissions Team. Parents wanting a place in the school, should complete the relevant documentation and return it to the Local Authority or apply online. We must emphasize that securing a place in the nursery does not necessarily guarantee a school place. To apply for a Nursery place, please come to the School Office.
Thames View Infants is a bright and welcoming School, originally built in 1953. It serves the most deprived ward with the 6th most deprived Local Authority nationally. Between 2008-2012, (with help from the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation), the School grew in size and now encompasses 12 classrooms, a nursery, 2 halls, and offices. It provides a lively, cheerful environment for children and staff.
Achievement at TVI is well above the national average and continues to grow. End of KS1 Attainment has been ranked the highest of all schools within LBBD since 2009 and – more recently – within the top 3% of all Schools nationally (at Expected+ and within the top 1% of all Schools at Greater Depth).
The school is fully accessible with ramps located at all entrances to offer wheelchair access. There are additional classrooms in the playground, which provide the school with accommodation for a range of group activities. An extensive variety of after-school clubs take place in the school.
Thames View Infants is a national trailblazer and staff often contribute to conferences and events both regionally and nationally. We have won a variety of awards and are invited to contribute to local news radio. We regularly share expertise on driving attainment, standards in Learning, Attainment, ICT, Supporting Families, Leadership, and Community Cohesion.
Cited in a Governmental White Paper for valuing “Parents as Partners”, TVI continues to strive to offer the best possible learning experience for all pupils and adults alike winning the e-Learning Foundation’s “Best Primary of the Year Award” in 2012 and receiving a special commendation in the 2013 Pupil Premium Awards. Headteacher Paul Jordan, (in post since 2007), was the only London-shortlisted Headteacher in the 2017 TES Headteacher of the Year awards.
Committed to working closely with partners and schools locally within LBBD and across London, Thames View Infants became an Academy in 2012 and 2017 gained Multi Academy Trust Status (a part of TVI Learning). Since 2014, Thames View Infants has supported other Schools as a National Leader of Education (NLE). With well-established partnerships with UEL and Teach Redbridge, TVI continues to support Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
