Wellbeing

At Riverside Special, we believe wellbeing is essential to learning and development. We support children and young people with a nurturing, consistent approach that helps them feel safe, understood and able to make progress at their own pace. For parents, this means clear communication, practical guidance and a partnership that puts your child’s needs at the centre.

Our wellbeing approach includes emotional support, positive routines and strategies that promote confidence and resilience. We work to understand what helps each individual thrive, whether that is through tailored learning activities, sensory considerations, or structured transitions. Staff are trained to recognise early signs of stress and to respond with calm, respectful support that encourages regulation and wellbeing.

We also encourage families to reinforce wellbeing at home through shared routines, open communication and realistic expectations. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss what is working for your child, we welcome your input and will do our best to help you find practical solutions. Together, we can build a supportive environment where children feel valued, secure and ready to learn.

Riverside School's Wellbeing Team

Mrs S Hibbert

Miss E Wogan

Mrs F Fligg

Riverside School's Intervention Team

Mrs D Martin

Mrs N Matthews

Friends of Riverside - PTFA

Keep an eye on Dojo to see dates for the next meeting.

We are delighted to announce the formation of the Friends of Riverside School Committee (PTA).

Committee Members

Chair: Nik Drayton

Secretary: Jess Drayton

Treasurer: Jodie Edwards

We are also grateful to have a fantastic group of volunteers who have offered their support with future events and fundraising activities.

The PTA plays an important role in raising funds to enhance opportunities and resources for our pupils. If you would like to get involved, volunteer your time, or support fundraising initiatives, please contact us at fors@riverside.eriding.net.

Please keep an eye on Class Dojo for details of upcoming meetings and events.

Thank you for your support.

Support in school

Alongside the day-to-day curriculum delivered by our dedicated teachers and support staff, our intervention team provides additional support for students who need a little extra help. Their role is varied, offering both short-term interventions, such as support following a bereavement or with personal hygiene, and longer-term support for areas including speech and language development, emotional wellbeing, anxiety, and self-regulation.

This is not an exhaustive list, and our skilled team works closely with parents, carers, and young people to develop tailored interventions that meet individual needs and help students achieve their full potential.

Where more specialised support is required, we signpost parents and carers to external services and agencies that can provide further assistance.

All staff at Riverside work closely with the children and young people in our community, acting as positive role models, promoting self-esteem, and equipping students with the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to lead fulfilling and balanced lives.

Parent Guidance

Parents and Carers

If you require help and support from the pastoral team within Riverside School for your child’s mental health and wellbeing, please contact your class teacher in the first instance. Additional to the support that we offer within school, we may also discuss and signpost families to external agencies for additional support.

0-25 team (01482) 394000
Early help (01482) 391700
Future Plus (for students aged 17 and 3 months or over)
School Nursing Service www.healthforkids.co.uk (Interactive website for children and parents)
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
Children’s Centre
Local GP

Staff

East Riding of Yorkshire council offers an employee assistance program which provides support in a number of areas; including finance, anxiety, bereavement and stress.

The Employee Assistance Programme partner, Vivup provides a 24/7/365 telephone support service (Tel 01252 784540) offering confidential help and advice to staff on any personal issues they are facing.

Vivup also offers access to a range of blogs, podcasts and self-help books focusing on stress and anxiety management that are free for all council employees and managers, including:

Stress: self-help audio book
Mindfulness podcast
Work-life balance podcast

You are also able to access this support online at https://www.vivupbenefits.co.uk/

Further Information

It's important to look after your mental health, as you would look after your physical health. Your state of wellbeing affects how you cope with stress, relate to others and make choices. It also plays a part in your relationships with your family, community, colleagues and friends.

Further information to help you understand mental health can be found by following this link: https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/getting-started/whats-mental-health/