Riversides School’s Governing Body works within the guidelines of the LA and curriculum policies following the directions of the National Curriculum. Governors endeavour to see that staffing and resources are directed to this end. The school curriculum seeks to provide a framework within which the intellectual, behavioural, personal, social and physical development of pupils is promoted. We seek to ensure accessibility to a broad and balanced curriculum for every pupil.

School timetables give priority to literacy, numeracy and social skills. The Literacy Hour and Numeracy Strategy have been fully implemented in Key Stage 2 and 3 classes.

Additionally pupils have access to the following National Curriculum subjects: Maths/Numeracy, English/Literacy, Science, Design Technology, History, Geography, RE, Music, Art, MFL and PE. Key Stage 4 pupils have a modified curriculum with pupils having access to a range of College-taught vocational courses in addition to the core curriculum being taught by Riversides staff.

Courses generally lead to a range of accredited examinations that include GCSEs. Year 10
- 7 - and 11 pupils follow a progressive programme of work experience as part of their
preparation for leaving school.