ThriveNow Education

At ThriveNow, we’re supporting families in Surbiton, Kingston and surrounding areas with:

• 1:1 parent and child support
• Transition workshops
• A new after-school support space for young people starting (or struggling with) secondary

Aplications are open for ThriveNow School (opening Sept 2026, welcoming Y7 & Y8)

Big transitions deserve steady support.

Book a free consultation by emailing [email protected]

All good wishes,

Kimberley

We’re excited to announce we now have a YouTube channel.

https://m.youtube.com/

Subscribe to our channel to learn how ThriveNow is creating an innovative framework for secondary education.

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Meet the newest member to our team Gerry Docherty

Gerry brings with him over 40 years of experience in education, spanning teaching, school leadership and system-wide improvement across international contexts. But what excites us most is not the breadth of his experience, it’s his deep commitment to humane, values-led education, his work integrating the Sustainable Development Goals through interdisciplinary, project-based learning and his belief in schools as places where young people can truly thrive.

“For me, it’s all about getting it right for the kids and we’re not at the moment. The system is well and truly broken. Working with Kimberley and Arunjay on what they’re putting together, I see massive potential. It’s the right way forward for our children. I’m really excited to be involved, and I’d love to see them get there.” — Gerry Docherty

Our wellbeing-focused rational secondary small school is opening in September 2026 in Kingston Upon Thames and therefore, we are starting our admissions process for years 7 and 8.

As such we’re hosting a free 45-minute “Introduction to ThriveNow” session this evening, Tuesday 20th January from 7.00–7.45pm for anyone who’d like to learn more.

In the coming months, we’ll be offering trial days for those who want to experience the school in person.

Please do share freely to anyone who may be interested!

For further info please email us at [email protected]

January Online Information Evenings

We’re hosting three free online sessions in January, open to:
- Parents curious about ThriveNow
- Educators and school leaders exploring new approaches
- Anyone interested in new models of secondary education

Each session runs from 7:00–7:45pm (UK time) via Zoom. You’re very welcome to join one, two, or all three.

Session dates:
Tuesday 13th January 2026
An overview of ThriveNow and our Thriving Community pillar

Tuesday 20th January 2026
Our inquiry-led pedagogy and transdisciplinary curriculum

Tuesday 27th January 2026
Our approach to multi-modal formative assessment

If you’d like to attend, comment below or message us [email protected] and we’ll share the details.

ThriveNow Secondary School is coming to Kingston upon Thames in September 2026.

Built around our four pillars and the four spheres of thriving; self, relational, societal, and planetary, ThriveNow is creating a wellbeing-centred, deeply relevant secondary school experience.

We’re delighted to share the ThriveNow prospectus, which offers a clear picture of our values, approach, and the learning community we are building.

To make it as accessible as possible, the prospectus is available in three formats:

Audio presentation
Visual presentation
Full written prospectus

Access all three here through our Linktree above.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on 2nd December in Kingston for our Parent Q&A.

Your questions, insights and encouragement mean so much to us. Every conversation helps shape ThriveNow as we move toward opening our Kingston secondary school in September 2026.

We’re grateful to be building this vision with you—a community that believes we can do better, together.

Curious about our new school launching in September 2026? Attend our in-person Q&A session on 2nd December 2025. Last few complimentary tickets available via LinkTree. We can't wait to meet you!

Our co-founder, Kimberley had the pleasure of joining for a nurturing conversation on progressive education and supporting neurodiverse learners on her podcast

The episode is live now!
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ThriveNow is more than just a school—it is a movement to reshape education by building inclusive, inquiry-led, and future-ready learning environments. Our approach is grounded in four foundational pillars, ensuring that all of our work—from school development to the Learning Hub and outreach—is aligned with these core values.

The journey so far: 18 months of growth and deep learning

It’s been just 18 months since we launched ThriveNow and what a journey it’s been. From an idea shared by a school’s gates to a growing community of parents, educators, and young people who believe that we can do better… together.

Now, with our Kingston secondary school opening in September 2026, that vision is becoming real.

Your questions, our conversations and connections have brought us here and we look forward to sharing what’s next.

Join us on the 2nd December in Kingston for our next Parent Q&A - come meet the team and be part of the conversation.

Reserve your spot: link in bio