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.
Explore Riverston School
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
📚✨ Welcome to Our Safe Hub Reading & Comfy Corner ✨📚
At Riverston School, we know how important it is for our students to have a calm, welcoming space where they can relax, reset and enjoy a good book.
Our Safe Hub Reading / Comfy Corner is just that — a cosy, nurturing environment designed to support wellbeing and encourage a love of reading. Surrounded by inspiring texts, creative displays and our school values of Respect, Integrity, Ambition and Community, students can take time to reflect, recharge and immerse themselves in literature.
From classic novels to engaging modern reads, this special space promotes not only literacy but also emotional wellbeing — giving students a quiet moment in a busy school day. 💙
We’re proud to provide environments that support both learning and personal growth.
#RiverstonSchool #SafeHub #ComfyCorner #ReadingForPleasure #WellbeingInSchool #LiteracyMatters #SchoolValues #CreatingSafeSpaces
👩🍳🍽️ Year 11 GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition in Action! 🍽️👨🍳
Our Year 11 students have recently demonstrated their fantastic culinary skills by preparing two dishes as part of their GCSE coursework — and what an impressive showcase it was!
From thoughtful planning to precise execution, students showed real dedication, organisation and creativity throughout the process. The standard of presentation was exceptional, reflecting the hard work and commitment they have put into developing their skills.
Mr Baker, our Headteacher, stopped by to see their culinary creations come to life and was certainly impressed by both the quality of the dishes and the professionalism shown in the kitchen. 👏
We are incredibly proud of our Year 11s as they continue to rise to the challenge during this important stage of their studies. Well done to all involved! 🌟
#RiverstonSchool #Year11 #GCSECoursework #FoodPreparationAndNutrition #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #CulinarySkills #ExcellenceInEducation
📚✨ Helpful Tips & Learning Resources for Our Students ✨📚
At Riverston School, we’re always looking for ways to support our students both in and out of the classroom. We’ll be sharing useful learning tips and trusted resources to help students stay organised, confident, and motivated in their learning.
Here are a few reminders we encourage students to keep in mind 👇
🧠 Take regular breaks and look after your wellbeing
📅 Break learning into manageable steps
📖 Use reliable resources to support understanding
💬 Ask for help when something feels challenging
Learning looks different for everyone — and that’s okay. We’re here to support our students as they grow, learn, and build confidence every step of the way 💙
We are always pleased to see the positive impact that animal interaction can have on our pupils.
Recently, one of our students spent some quiet time with one of our guinea pigs, demonstrating gentle care, confidence and calmness throughout the session. While these moments may appear small, they can have a significant impact on emotional regulation and overall wellbeing.
Animal-assisted experiences within school can support the development of:
Nurturing and empathy
Responsibility
Emotional awareness
Confidence and communication skills
Opportunities like this form part of our wider commitment to supporting pupils’ social, emotional and personal development alongside their academic progress.
We are very proud of the maturity and kindness shown during this session and look forward to continuing to provide enriching experiences that support our pupils in a variety of meaningful ways.
⚠️ Car Park Safety Reminder ⚠️
Parents and guardians, please take extra care in our school car park:
Drive at 5mph and follow all road markings.
For EYFS and Riverston School drop-off, please turn off your engine and park to one side to allow free flow of traffic.
Always use the correct entryway when driving in.
Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe! 🚸
#RiverstonSchool #CarParkSafety #DriveCarefully
🥢🎉 More from Today’s Incredible Chinese New Year Inspired Lunch! 🎉🥢
Take a look at some more fantastic photos from today’s delicious Chinese New Year celebration in our dining hall!
From vibrant stir-fries and flavour-packed dishes to fresh salads and traditional-inspired sides, our catering team truly pulled out all the stops. 🌶️🥦🍜 The decorations and festive touches made the experience even more special for our students and staff.
It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the food and learning more about the traditions behind the celebration. A huge thank you to our amazing kitchen team for creating such a colourful and memorable lunchtime experience! 👏
#RiverstonSchool #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #SchoolLunch #CelebratingCulture #SchoolCommunity #FestiveFlavours
🎉👏 Celebrating Student Success at Riverston School! 👏🎉
We love hearing how our students take their learning beyond the classroom — and this half term, Harry has done exactly that!
After being part of our Risk Club, Harry introduced the whole family to the board game over the holidays — and it’s safe to say it’s now a firm family favourite! ♟️ It’s fantastic to see strategic thinking, teamwork and enthusiasm continuing at home.
Harry has also been enjoying Food Technology and our popular Come Dine With Me activities in school. Inspired by his lessons, he’s been developing his culinary skills at home — even making his own Cornish pasties! 🥟👨🍳
We are incredibly proud of Harry for embracing new skills and sharing his passions with his family. Well done! 🌟
#RiverstonSchool #StudentAchievement #BeyondTheClassroom #RiskClub #FoodTech #ComeDineWithMe #ProudMoment #LearningAtHome
Chinese New Year lunch is looking incredible for today’s dinner 🍽️ 🧧
🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing Support for Students
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need someone to talk to, these charities are here to help 👇
💙 Mind
Offers trusted information, practical advice, and support for emotional wellbeing, mental health challenges, and everyday stress.
🔗 https://www.mind.org.uk/
🌱 YoungMinds
Provides mental health support and advice specifically for young people, helping you understand your feelings and find the right support.
🔗 https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
✨ You’re not alone — support is always available, and it’s okay to ask for help.
♻️🧵 Sustainable Fashion in Textiles – Year 9 at Riverston School 🧵♻️
Our Year 9 students have been exploring the exciting world of sustainable fashion in their Textiles lessons! 🌍✨
As part of the project, students transferred photographs onto fabric and then enhanced their designs through detailed embroidery. This creative process not only develops their technical skills, but also encourages thoughtful conversations around sustainability, reusing materials, and making fashion more environmentally responsible.
It’s been fantastic to see their creativity shine while learning how the fashion industry can become more sustainable for the future. We are so proud of their focus, innovation, and commitment to making a difference. 💚
Well done, Year 9!
#RiverstonSchool #Year9 #SustainableFashion #Textiles #CreativeLearning #EcoFriendly #FutureDesigners #LearningWithPurpose #SustainabilityInAction
🌐✨ Safer Internet Day at School ✨🌐
Yesterday our KS3 students took part in an engaging session all about staying safe online and understanding their digital footprint.
Through interactive discussions and group activities, we explored what it means to have a digital footprint, why our online actions are persistent, and how everything we post can impact future opportunities. Students reflected on how their online behaviour can affect education, careers, and relationships — both positively and negatively.
A powerful reminder that every time you go online, you are building your digital story. 💻📱
We’re proud of the thoughtful conversations and mature contributions from our students as we continue to promote kindness, integrity, and responsibility — both offline and online.
#SaferInternetDay #DigitalFootprint #OnlineSafety #ThinkBeforeYouPost #SchoolCommunity
🧠💬 Why an Emotions Wheel Matters
Not everyone finds it easy to name how they’re feeling — and that’s okay.
An emotions wheel helps break feelings down into clear, simple options, giving people the language they need to understand and express their emotions. Instead of just “good” or “bad,” it opens up a wider, more accurate way to communicate what’s really going on.
In an inclusive setting, emotions wheels are especially important because they:
Support pupils and adults who may struggle with verbal communication
Help those with additional support needs, SEND, or emotional regulation difficulties
Encourage emotional literacy and self-awareness
Reduce frustration by offering a visual way to express feelings
Promote empathy, understanding, and positive relationships
By using tools like an emotions wheel, we create environments where everyone’s feelings are recognised, respected, and supported — because inclusion means meeting people where they are.
💛 Inclusion starts with understanding.
