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
🌈 Rainbow moments in Kidbrooke 🌈
This time last week some of our KS5 students thoroughly enjoyed their Travel Plan / Life Skills Enrichment session, heading out into the local area to build confidence, independence and real-world navigation skills.
The walk was topped off perfectly with the sight of a bright and beautiful rainbow, making the experience even more memorable ✨ A great example of learning beyond the classroom and enjoying everything the community has to offer.
Well done to our students for embracing the journey 👏
#KS5 #LifeSkills #TravelTraining #Enrichment #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #Kidbrooke #RainbowMoment 🌈
🎨✨ Our BTEC students have been busy creating their own 3D sculptures!
They’ve been working really hard to level up their skills, taking care and time to plan, shape, and bring their designs to life. We’re so proud of the focus, creativity, and effort they’ve shown throughout the process.
💪✨ Courage in action!
Our Year 10 students showed fantastic courage and determination as they stepped up to challenges and completed a range of tasks.
It was inspiring to see students pushing themselves, staying focused, and supporting one another along the way. A great reminder that growth happens when we’re brave enough to try! 👏🌟
#Year10 #ShowingCourage #Resilience #StudentSuccess #ProudMoments
Nachos Day was a fantastic hit with both staff and students! 🌮✨
It was wonderful to see everyone coming together to enjoy such a delicious lunch, with plenty of smiles all around. A huge thank you to our incredible kitchen team for preparing such a brilliant meal for everyone to enjoy — your hard work and dedication are always appreciated.
We’re already looking forward to the next special menu day! 🙌
#SchoolCommunity #ThankYouKitchenTeam #NachosDay #RiverstonSchool
🐶 A special visitor in our Life Skills Lounge 🐰
Last week, Matty the dog stopped off in our Life Skills Lounge to say hello — and to pay a very important visit to Eggs & Pony too!
Animal visits like this offer wonderful opportunities for students to practise calm interactions, responsibility and empathy, while also supporting wellbeing in a relaxed and nurturing environment.
A lovely moment of connection and care enjoyed by everyone involved 💛
#RiverstonSchool #LifeSkills #Wellbeing #AnimalAssistedLearning #Community #LearningBeyondTheClassroom 🐾
Our A Level Art students have been focusing on monoprinting, experimenting with a range of techniques and processes. They’ve been exploring texture, layering, and mark-making while pushing their creative boundaries and refining their skills. Fantastic focus and creativity on display!
#ALevelArt #Monoprinting #CreativeProcess #Printmaking #StudentArt #ArtEducation #ExploringTechniques #YoungArtists #ArtInSchools
🗳️💬 Student voice in action!
On Thursday’s Citizenship lesson, our Year 7 students shared their thoughts and opinions through VotesforSchools.
It was fantastic to see students engaging in meaningful discussions, listening to different perspectives, and confidently expressing their views on real-world issues. A great step in building informed, thoughtful citizens! 🌍✨
#Year7 #Citizenship #VotesforSchools #StudentVoice #LearningToLead
📅 Spring Term 2026 – Key Dates 📅
Dear Riverston School Community, here are the important dates for the upcoming term:
Staff Inset Day: Monday, 5 January
Spring Term: Tuesday, 6 January – Friday, 27 March (noon finish)
Half Term: Monday, 16 – Friday, 20 February
Please take note so you can plan ahead for a smooth and enjoyable term. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school for another fantastic term! 🌸
#RiverstonSchool #SpringTerm2026 #SchoolCommunity #TermDates
🎮📖 Bringing Shakespeare into the digital age 📖🎮
Some of our Year 9 students brought a tech and gaming twist to their English lesson by recreating key Macbeth scenes in Minecraft.
By designing settings, characters and moments from the play, students explored themes, structure and symbolism in a creative and engaging way — proving that learning can be both imaginative and interactive.
A brilliant example of how technology can deepen understanding and bring literature to life 👏
#Year9 #English #Macbeth #CreativeLearning #EdTech #MinecraftInEducation #LearningThroughPlay
