Ripplevale School

Special needs catered for

Autistic spectrum with associated conditions.

Specialist facilities

Workshops, outdoor education area including forest school, separate Post 16 facilities.

Support services provided

A multi-disciplinary team works together to provide support and care for the children and young people who have difficulties with speech, language and communication skills.

Occupational Therapists aim to help pupils develop skills and promote independence through the use of meaningful activities.

The well-being of students is paramount and the school is committed to raising the profile of Mental Health issues within the school. Mindfulness is on offer through daily drop-in open sessions for anyone who may be struggling with a range of Mental Health, emotional or personal struggles.

Aims and philosophy

The school provides a caring, learning environment where students make meaningful progress relative to their individual starting points.

The aim is to encourage students to develop appropriate personal, social and employability skills enabling them to become confident, independent and aspiring young people.

Ripplevale is driven by the sole purpose to improve educational outcomes and life chances for children and young people in their care. This is achieved through partnership, collaboration and a commitment to work together to achieve common goals and excellence.

Staff qualification and selection

Committed and dedicated team includes qualified teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff.

The school also has campuses in Broadstairs - Lower School, 57 Gladstone Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2HY and in Rochester - Ripplevale School & College, 9-13 New Road, Rochester, ME1 1BG.