RIVERSTON
SCHOOL
INCLUDE | INNOVATE | INSPIRE
Welcome to Riverston School
Our Aims and Ethos
Riverston School provides a warm, caring and stimulating environment where children will learn new skills. We excel at providing each child with the right skills to prepare them for life in the wider world. We are part of a community characterised by a profound respect for and encouragement of diversity, where important differences among children and adults are celebrated. What drives us is ensuring that children have the best possible life chances and that they are not limited by the perceptions of themselves and what they might achieve in life.
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HEADTEACHER'S WELCOME
I am delighted to welcome you to Riverston School and College. If we have the pleasure of you visiting in person, you will quickly see we are a very unique setting with the reality of inclusion at our core. We are an independent school in the heart of London, and reflect the diversity that surrounds us. Our students reach across all abilities and backgrounds. Our small classes and nurturing environment provides the platform for success that a traditional educational setting cannot provide. Many of our students come from a place of broken relationships with the school system, difficult experiences in their peer relationships or a lack of empathy and understanding from professionals working with them. We look to repair relationships and trust in the school system so that students feel safe enough, and happy enough, to reach their academic potential.
Our extensive therapy team including drama therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, allow us to cater for students with wide ranging needs, including those with mental health difficulties as well as learning needs. We offer a broad and rich curriculum which includes GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs, alongside a range of life skills courses that help prepare our young people for life beyond secondary education. Our future focused ethos means we take a very child centred approached and look to tailor our provision to the needs of each individual, leading them to where they want be in adulthood. Whether that is further education, employment or simply being able to live independently, our focus is on the child and family voice and their hopes and aspirations. We very much hope you will have the chance to visit our fantastic school, so we can show you our ethos and values in practice.
Guy Baker, Headteacher
🌟 Thank You for Joining Us at Our Open Morning 🌟
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Riverston School Open Morning today. It was a pleasure to welcome so many prospective families and visitors into our school community and to share a glimpse of daily life at Riverston.
We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to tour the school, meet members of our staff team and learn more about our curriculum, values and supportive learning environment. Open mornings are a wonderful way for families to experience the atmosphere of the school, see our students in action and gain a better understanding of how we support every young person to thrive both academically and personally.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to visit us and engage with what makes Riverston such a special place to learn.
If you have any follow-up questions, would like further information, or would like to discuss next steps, please do not hesitate to contact the school office, where our team will be happy to assist you.
We hope you found your visit informative and enjoyable, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back to Riverston again soon.
#RiverstonSchool #OpenMorning #SchoolCommunity #ThankYou #ProspectiveFamilies
🐾💛 Calm Moments at Riverston 💛🐾
Our students have been enjoying some gentle time with one of our guinea pigs this week. These calm interactions help support emotional regulation, confidence and nurturing skills.
We’re so proud of the kindness and maturity shown during these sessions — a lovely example of wellbeing in action at Riverston. ✨
#RiverstonSchool #Wellbeing #PastoralCare
🧠✨ Learning and Communication in Action at Riverston ✨🧠
During a recent SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) session, one of our KS5 students created this fantastic colourful molecular model, using it as part of their communication and learning activities.
Sessions like these help students develop confidence in expressing ideas, building vocabulary and explaining concepts, all while engaging in creative and hands-on learning. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and pride shown when sharing this brilliant piece of work!
At Riverston, we love seeing our students grow in confidence and communication through supportive, personalised learning experiences. 🌟
#RiverstonSchool #SALT #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #StudentSuccess #KS5Learning #InclusiveEducation
📚✨ World Book Day at Riverston – A Look Back! ✨📚
This time last week we were enjoying a fantastic World Book Day celebration here at Riverston School! It was wonderful to see our whole school community come together to celebrate the joy of reading.
From creative costumes to a brilliant atmosphere across the school, it was a truly memorable day for students and staff alike.
Here are a few more photos from the day for everyone to enjoy — we hope you love looking back at some of the wonderful moments as much as we do! 📖
#RiverstonSchool #WorldBookDay #LoveReading #SchoolCommunity #ReadingForPleasure 📚
♿ Neurodiversity & Additional Support Needs
Everyone experiences the world differently, and support is available for students with additional needs, neurodivergent conditions, and their families. These charities offer trusted guidance, resources, and understanding 👇
🧩 National Autistic Society
Provides information, resources, and support around autism, helping individuals better understand themselves and access the right support.
🔗 https://www.autism.org.uk/
🤝 Contact
Supports families of children and young people with additional needs, offering advice, guidance, and practical help.
🔗 https://contact.org.uk/
⚡ ADHD Foundation
Offers practical tools, education, and support for people with ADHD, helping them thrive in education and everyday life.
🔗 https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/
✨ Neurodiversity is something to be understood and supported — help is always available.
📚☕ A Lovely Trip Out for Our Students ☕📚
Yesterday, a group of our students enjoyed a wonderful trip to a local library and Costa, making the most of an opportunity to explore the local community.
Students spent time browsing books at the library and then enjoyed a relaxing visit to Costa, practising independence and social skills while spending time together outside of the classroom.
Trips like these are a great way for our students to build confidence, develop life skills and enjoy learning in different environments.
#RiverstonSchool #CommunityLearning #LifeSkills #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #SchoolTrips
🎨✨ Outstanding 3D Sculpture Work from Our Year 13 Student ✨🎨
We are incredibly proud of one of our Year 13 BTEC Art students, who has been working brilliantly on their 3D sculpture project. Their dedication, creativity and attention to detail have really shone through during the development of this piece.
From the initial concept through to the final stages of construction, the student has shown fantastic commitment and skill in bringing their ideas to life in three dimensions. It has been wonderful to see the progress and craftsmanship involved in creating such an impressive piece of work.
Take a look at the photos to see the sculpture and the hard work that has gone into this fantastic project! 👏
#RiverstonSchool #BTECArt #Year13 #StudentCreativity #3DSculpture #ArtInEducation #CreativeSuccess
💼🌟 Work Experience Opportunity at Bank of America 🌟💼
We’re delighted to share this photo of students who recently attended a work experience opportunity at Bank of America. It was a fantastic chance for them to gain first-hand insight into the professional world of banking and the experience of working in a corporate office environment.
Fabian, whose phone captured this group photo, had a particularly fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to see what life in the banking industry is like. Experiences like this help our students explore potential career pathways and develop a deeper understanding of different professional environments.
Well done to all the students who took part and represented Riverston School so well! 👏
#RiverstonSchool #WorkExperience #CareersEducation #FuturePathways #StudentOpportunities BankOfAmerica LearningBeyondTheClassroom 💼
📣 Riverston School Open Day – We Look Forward to Welcoming You!
We are looking forward to welcoming families attending our Open Day later this week and giving you the opportunity to experience life at Riverston School.
During your visit, you will be guided by key members of staff who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You’ll also have the chance to explore our school environment and learn more about our curriculum and what makes our community so special.
Travel Information:
🚗 Parking on site is limited, so we kindly ask visitors to park on surrounding roads where available.
🚆 If travelling by train, the closest stations are Kidbrooke and Lee.
🚌 There are also bus stops directly outside the school on Eltham Road for easy access.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to attend a future Open Day, please contact us at office@riverstonschool.co.uk
or visit www.riverstonschool.co.uk
to learn more about our school.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#RiverstonSchool #OpenDay #SchoolCommunity #Education #VisitRiverston
🧵✨ Year 8 Textiles at Riverston School ✨🧵
Our Year 8 students have been getting creative in Textiles, designing and making their own tote bags using appliqué techniques. Students carefully selected fabrics, cut out their designs and stitched them onto their bags, developing their sewing skills while exploring colour, texture and creativity.
Alongside this, students have also created some beautiful handmade daffodils, bringing bright colours into the classroom to help welcome the arrival of spring and Easter. 🌼
Take a look at their fantastic work!
#RiverstonSchool #Year8 #Textiles #Applique #CreativeLearning StudentCreativity SpringAtRiverston Handmade 🌼🧵
🌸 International Women’s Day (8 March)
🌍 International Women’s Day
Today we celebrate the achievements of women and girls and recognise the importance of equality, respect, and opportunity for all.
At our school, we encourage everyone to:
✨ Believe in themselves
✨ Support one another
✨ Challenge stereotypes
Together, we help create a fairer future.
🚴♂️☀️ Bikeability at Riverston School ☀️🚴♀️
Our students have had a fantastic time this week taking part in Bikeability, building their cycling skills and confidence every day.
They have been putting their training into practice by cycling on the surrounding roads, learning how to ride safely and responsibly while developing their independence on two wheels. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow throughout the week.
Even better, we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy the beautiful sunshine while doing it! 🌞
Well done to all the students who took part and showed such enthusiasm. 👏
#RiverstonSchool #Bikeability #CyclingConfidence #OutdoorLearning #StudentSuccess SchoolCommunity 🚴♂️☀️
