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
A day of learning and teamwork 💭🏐
We spent our life skills lesson watching a powerful documentary about the Holocaust, taking time to reflect and learn. We also captured some great moments from our volleyball game, showing active participation in team sports as part of our ASDAN unit. A meaningful and energetic day all round. 🙂
Wow! 🤩 We are blown away by this incredible artwork from our Year 10 student Noah!
Noah has recreated The Beatles’ iconic “A Hard Day’s Night” album cover, and the result is seriously impressive. Such talent, creativity, and attention to detail — we’re so proud! 🎨✨
A splash of colour and creativity as you enter our school! 🎨✨
We’re delighted to see this beautiful crafts display in our foyer cabinet, adding vibrance and inspiration to our school environment.
🏫✨ Visit Us at Riverston School – Open Days ✨🏫
We warmly invite prospective students and families to come and visit Riverston School at one of our upcoming Open Days. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore our school, meet our dedicated staff, learn more about our curriculum, and see first-hand how we support every student to thrive.
Whether you’re considering Riverston for the next stage of your child’s education or simply want to find out more, we would love to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.
📩 Contact & further information
All details about our Open Days, along with full contact information, can be found via our Linktree:
👉 https://linktr.ee/riverstonschool
We look forward to welcoming you to Riverston School soon! 🌟
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💙 Supporting Our Community: Autism Awareness & Resources 💙
At Riverston School, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The National Autistic Society provides a wealth of useful information and resources for families, educators, and communities to better understand and support autistic individuals.
From practical tips and guides to advice on education and wellbeing, their resources are a valuable tool for anyone looking to learn more or provide support.
Explore their website here: 👉 www.autism.org.uk
Let’s work together to build understanding, empathy, and inclusion for all. 💛
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🚪⏰ Morning Arrival Reminder ⏰🚪
Parents and students, please note: the entrance closest to Riverston College via the long corridor is for student arrival between 8:00 am and 8:25 am.
📌 Arrivals after 8:25 am must use the main reception to sign in.
Thank you for helping us keep morning routines smooth and safe for everyone! 💛
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🎨✨ Creativity in the Classroom ✨🎨
It’s been wonderful to see the fantastic creativity taking place in our Art lessons recently. Students have been working hard on developing their skills in two-point perspective, carefully exploring line, space, and depth to create striking architectural drawings. The focus, effort, and attention to detail on display has been impressive, with students fully immersed in their work and eager to refine their techniques.
We were also pleased to welcome a visit from our Head of Year, who popped in to see the lesson in action and admire the progress being made. It was fantastic to see students confidently discussing their ideas, demonstrating their understanding of perspective, and taking pride in their developing artwork.
These lessons not only showcase artistic skill, but also encourage patience, problem-solving, and perseverance — all essential skills that support learning across the curriculum. A brilliant snapshot of creativity, focus, and enthusiasm in our classrooms. Well done to all involved! 👏🖊️🎨
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Riverston School is a place where students are encouraged to dream big, think creatively, and grow with confidence 🌟
With a strong sense of community and a passion for learning, Riverston nurtures not only academic success but also kindness, resilience, and leadership—preparing students for a bright and meaningful future. 📚✨
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🍰☕ Vocational Studies in Action ☕🍰
As part of the Vocational Studies Unit HT6: Serving Food and Drink, Finley put his learning into practice by confidently serving afternoon tea to Ms Cook and Ms Catton. Throughout the session, Finley demonstrated excellent professionalism, following safe and hygienic food-handling procedures while providing a warm and friendly service.
This practical activity allowed Finley to showcase key vocational skills, including communication, organisation, and attention to detail, all within a real-life hospitality setting. A fantastic example of applied learning and growing confidence — well done, Finley! 👏✨
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💙✨ Half-Term Value: Integrity ✨💙
This half term at Riverston School, our focus value is Integrity. Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It’s about being honest, taking responsibility for our actions, and staying true to our values in everything we do.
Integrity is an important part of our school community as it helps build trust, respect, and strong relationships. By showing integrity, our students learn to make positive choices, stand up for what is right, and take pride in who they are and how they treat others.
We look forward to celebrating and recognising students who demonstrate integrity both in and out of the classroom throughout the half term. 🌟👏
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🥔🔥 Today’s lunch went full Scottish!
We celebrated Burns Night with a Scottish-themed menu inspired by classic comfort dishes.
We were delighted to see everyone come along and give it a try — it’s hearty, traditional, and made to be enjoyed together. Slàinte! 🥃🏴
