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Welcome to the The Ryes College Parent Information page. Here, you will find all the essential information you need to support your child's educational journey with us.
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Our school policies are designed to ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all our pupils, staff, and families. These policies reflect our commitment to our EPIC values, high standards, and the well-being of our school community.
The Ryes College offers a broad and balanced curriculum.
At Key Stage 3, pupils learn English, Maths, Science, PSHE, PE and IT as part of their core offer. Additional core curriculum elements are taught on termly basis including History, Geography and RE, Art and Citizenship. As part of the therapeutic curriculum pupils participate in Interact (a social interaction session) focusing on game play and team work. Beyond the curriculum some pupils are able to access therapeutic interventions such as Therapy Farms.
At Key Stage 4, pupils continue to follow core subjects including English, Maths, IT and Science. They have the opportunity to follow specific pathways including Entry Levels Functional Skills and GCSEs/IGCSE. For non-based exam pathways, pupils are continue to study Art, Citizenship, PE, PSHE and cooking can complete ASDAN qualifications as part of their studies. Pupils continue to participate in Interact Sessions as part of their essential programme to develop team-working skills and some also continue to access therapeutic provisions where necessary.
For the last academic year, our students achieved the following results:
GCSE Maths: 100% pass rate
GCSE English: 100% pass rate
GCSE Science: 100% pass rate
Functional Skills Level 1 English: 75% pass rate
Functional Skills Level 1 Maths: 100% pass rate
Entry Level 3 English: 100% pass rate
Entry Level 3 Maths: 67% pass rate
Entry Level 2 Maths: 100% pass rate
9:20am – 3:20pm
Community Times (Tutor Time) 9:20am – 9:50am
Pupils attend tutor time where there will be an opportunity to eat breakfast and participate in a range of activities including reflective time and focus on how they are feeling and thinking about Zones of Regulation. Additionally, there will be opportunities throughout the week to participate in Smart Council and a variety of other tutor based activities.
Once a week tutor groups will participate in “My Tribe” – a breakfast community session with Senior Leaders and will reflect together on discussing important and interesting ideas from around the world and ideas that directly impact them.
Lessons 9:50am – 3:10pm
Pupils will follow their curriculum timetable through six, forty minute lessons throughout the course of the day. Each lesson finishes with a sensory movement break before starting the next lesson.
Afternoon Tutor Coaching Session 3:10pm – 3:20pm
Pupils participate in a group reflection session at the end of the day – designed to reflect and talk about how the day went and prepare for the ride home.
Break time at the Ryes College is from 11:15am – 11:35am
Lunch time at the Ryes College is from 1:00pm – 1:45pm
The SENCo working with teachers will set Individual Targets agreed with your child for English, Maths and SEMH. Daily reflective sheets will be filled out and shared with your child on the progress that they are making. Our team of Deputy Headteacher, SENCo, Pastoral Lead, Tutors, TA’s and School Administrator will keep you regularly informed of how they are doing throughout the course of the day and can be contacted if you need to speak to someone more urgently.
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Mark H, ParentI can’t thank Keys enough for the care and support they’ve provided for my daughter. The staff are always attentive, and they genuinely listen to her needs. She has made amazing progress in both her education and personal growth, and I see a brighter future for her every day. Keys has truly changed our lives for the better.
We welcome referrals and enquiries from parents and local authorities. To discuss how Keys Education can support your child, please contact us using the form below or reach out to our admissions team directly.
Parents, carers, or local authorities can contact us to discuss the needs of the child.
We ask the person wishing to commission the placement (normally the Local Authority) sends over relevant information, such as, EHCP, previous school reports, professionals reports.
This allows us to conduct a thorough assessment to determine if we are the right provision to meet needs.
Once we feel needs can be met, we work closely with all parties to facilitate the placement process. If the Local Authority request the place, this is subject to funding being agreed at a panel meeting.
After admission, we provide continuous support to ensure the child settles in well and their needs are met.
If you would like to make a referral, please email or call our team. They will be happy to help. We look forward to partnering with you to provide the best possible education and support for your child.
Email: referrals@keys.co.uk
Phone: 0121 728 7800
If you would like to make a referral, please email or call our team. They will be happy to help. We look forward to partnering with you to provide the best possible education and support for your child.
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