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
☕🍳 Life Skills in Action! 🍔✨
Earlier this week, our students enjoyed a fantastic Occupational Therapy trip to a local café, organised by Ms Dunbar – and what a great experience it was!
From planning their route to the café, to confidently ordering and paying for their food, students were developing essential real-world skills in a fun and supportive environment. 🧭💷
The smiles say it all – delicious food, great company, and meaningful learning all rolled into one! Experiences like this help build independence, confidence, and practical life skills that will last a lifetime.
A big thank you to Ms Dunbar for organising such a valuable and enjoyable trip! 👏
#RiverstonSchool #LifeSkills #OccupationalTherapy #Independence #RealWorldLearning #StudentSuccess
🎭📚 English in Action at Riverston School 📚🎭
It’s been a fantastic time in English lessons across the school, with students showcasing their creativity, confidence and communication skills.
Our Year 14 students have been developing their persuasive writing skills, presenting their work with confidence and demonstrating clear, thoughtful arguments. ✍️
In Year 8, students took part in a fun and engaging “Save My Dog” role play scenario. Acting as dog owners, they used persuasive language to convince a vet to give their pet a life-saving vaccine. 🐶💉
This activity supported speech, confidence and expressive communication in an enjoyable and meaningful way.
Meanwhile, a huge well done to Iestyn in Year 9, who received an Ambition Values sticker for his outstanding presentation of Macbeth. 🌟
He created and presented the entire play as an animated storyboard, showing excellent knowledge, creativity and understanding of the text.
We are incredibly proud of all our students for their hard work and enthusiasm! 👏
#RiverstonSchool #EnglishInAction #StudentSuccess #PersuasiveWriting #Macbeth #ConfidenceBuilding #Ambition
🐣🌸 Happy Easter from Riverston School! 🌸🐣
Our Life Skills students have been getting into the Easter spirit this week, enjoying a delicious seasonal treat… hot cross buns! 😋
From the photos, it’s clear there were plenty of smiles (and full mouths!) as students took time to relax, socialise and enjoy their treats together. Moments like these are a wonderful way to build independence, confidence and everyday life skills in a fun and meaningful way.
We hope everyone in our community has a lovely, restful Easter filled with joy, treats and time with loved ones. 💛
#RiverstonSchool #HappyEaster #LifeSkills #EasterTreats #HotCrossBuns #SchoolCommunity
🐾✨ KS5 Vocational Studies at Riverston School ✨🐾
Our KS5 Vocational Studies students have been continuing their unit on caring for animals, and it’s been fantastic to see them getting hands-on with their learning.
From feeding and handling animals to understanding their needs and wellbeing, students are developing valuable life skills, responsibility and confidence through these practical experiences.
Take a look at what they’ve been getting up to recently — it’s wonderful to see such care, enthusiasm and engagement! 🐾💛
#RiverstonSchool #KS5 #VocationalStudies #AnimalCare #LifeSkills #HandsOnLearning
🌟 Parent Testimonial – Riverston School 🌟
We are incredibly proud to share this wonderful feedback from one of our families:
“Our daughter’s time at Riverston has been genuinely life-changing. The confidence she has developed has been extraordinary, and we have watched her grow into a far more assured, capable and independent young person. The school’s nurturing environment and commitment to building life skills has made a profound difference to her wellbeing.”
At Riverston, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive, personalised and nurturing environment, where every student is encouraged to grow in confidence, independence and self-belief.
If you would like to learn more about what makes Riverston so special, we warmly invite you to:
📧 Contact our school office: office@riverstonschool.co.uk
🌐 Visit our website: www.riverstonschool.co.uk
📅 Book onto one of our Open Days via our website
We would love to welcome you and show you our school in action.
#RiverstonSchool #ParentTestimonial #SchoolCommunity #StudentWellbeing #InclusiveEducation #OpenDay
🌙✨ Eid Celebrations at Riverston ✨🌙
Today we marked Eid with a delicious and vibrant celebratory lunch for our students and staff! 🍛🥕
The menu was full of flavour, featuring hearty curries, perfectly cooked rice, and a colourful selection of vegetables – bringing everyone together to enjoy this special occasion.
It was wonderful to see our school community sharing food, culture, and celebration together 💛
Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating! 🌙✨
#EidMubarak #SchoolCommunity #Celebration #RiverstonSchool #Togetherness
☀️🌿 Learning Outdoors at Riverston School 🌿☀️
This time last week, some of our KS3 students enjoyed a brilliant lesson outdoors with Ms Mattera, making the most of the sunshine while working hard.
Sitting by our sensory garden, students were able to learn in a calm and inspiring environment, combining focus and fresh air to support their learning and wellbeing.
It was wonderful to see such engagement and positivity while taking learning beyond the classroom! 🌼
#RiverstonSchool #OutdoorLearning #SensoryGarden #KS3 #LearningBeyondTheClassroom WellbeingInSchool
📱📰 Student Voice at Riverston School 📰📱
Our students have been developing their research and writing skills by creating a thoughtful news-style article exploring the topic of social media use and online safety.
The article looks at the pros and cons of social media, as well as current discussions around potential age restrictions, encouraging students to think critically about how social media impacts young people today.
It’s fantastic to see students engaging with real-world topics, sharing their opinions and considering different perspectives with maturity and insight. 👏
Well done to all involved for producing such a thoughtful and informative piece of work!
#RiverstonSchool #StudentVoice #OnlineSafety #DigitalAwareness #CriticalThinking #PSHE
🎨✨ Enrichment & Activity Club at Riverston School ✨🎨
Our activity club continues to grow, and it’s been fantastic to see so many students getting involved!
Next week, students will be invited to design posters to promote the club, with prizes up for grabs — including an amazing new game, Outsmarted, generously donated to the school. 🎲
As we approach the end of term, students’ hard work is really paying off. From making sushi and planning trips to a local café, to building a cardboard marble run and preparing stop motion films, there has been so much creativity and collaboration on display! 🎥
Our PPO (Promoting Participation in Occupations) club has also gone from strength to strength. With three lunchtime sessions now running each week, students can enjoy games, crafts and creative activities in a relaxed and supportive environment.
A big thank you to everyone who has supported this growing provision — it’s wonderful to see our students so engaged and enthusiastic! 👏
#RiverstonSchool #Enrichment #StudentLife #CreativeLearning #SchoolCommunity #Wellbeing
🎲✨ Games Corner at Riverston School ✨🎲
At break and lunchtime, our therapy team have been busy setting up a fun and engaging games corner for students to enjoy.
This space gives students the chance to test their skills, challenge themselves and most importantly connect with others in a relaxed environment. It’s a great way to build social confidence, develop teamwork and enjoy time with both peers and staff outside of the classroom setting.
We love seeing our students making the most of these positive and supportive moments throughout the school day! 👏
#RiverstonSchool #StudentWellbeing #GamesCorner #SocialSkills #SchoolCommunity #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
We’re excited to celebrate Eid at school with a special menu full of delicious flavours! 🌙✨
From Turkish tagine and lamb sfiha to chicken bhuna, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—finished with sweet treats like nankhatai and nut-free baklava.
We can’t wait to try it all on 25th March 2026! 🎉🍽️
