Chiswick School Bags Yet Another Reward
Recognised for Outstanding Character Education
The school says character education is at the heart of everything it does
May 16, 2025
Chiswick School has been awarded the Character Education Kite Mark by ACE (Association for Character Education), recognising the school’s commitment to nurturing students of strong character and integrity.
Two independent assessors from ACE spent a full day at Chiswick, engaging with students, staff, and a school governor to explore how character is caught, taught, and sought across the school. The assessors said that they were deeply impressed, not only by the school’s clearly defined and thoughtfully implemented Character Curriculum, but also by the warm and inclusive ethos at the school.
They described Chiswick as a happy community where students are empowered to flourish in every sense.
Miss Kitteringham, the school’s Character Education Lead, reflected on the achievement, saying, “This recognition marks a significant milestone in our journey. Building a culture of character has been a collective effort, and I couldn’t be prouder of our staff and students. It’s been an incredible team journey.”
The school says, “At Chiswick School, character education is not an add-on—it’s at the heart of everything we do. We believe that helping young people become kind, resilient, and responsible citizens is just as important as academic success. Our mission is to prepare students not only to succeed in school but to thrive in life.
“This national recognition affirms the school’s belief that when character is prioritised, students grow into the very best versions of themselves—ready to make a positive difference in the world.”
The UK government, particularly the Department for Education (DfE), has supported character education through initiatives like these awards, guidance on developing pupils' character and resilience and funding for programmes that promote traits like perseverance and kindness.
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