The Roman Ridge School

The Roman Ridge School delivers Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) to maximise outcomes for every pupil. PSHE supports healthy self-worth, independence and responsibility and helps pupils understand and respect diversity. PSHE lessons run weekly for 45 minutes and are supported by Form Tutors, Circle Time, assemblies and whole‑school campaigns. The PSHE program covers Relationships, Health & Wellbeing and Living in the Wider World, developing emotional wellbeing, social skills and resilience. The school promotes a mentally healthy environment through strong pastoral care, pupil voice and opportunities to reflect and contribute to school life. Access to appropriate support is provided to meet individual needs.

The Roman Ridge School provides additional academic support for pupils who need it, both in class and through targeted Support programmes. A Teaching Assistant supports lessons, and a coordinated learning‑support team works across Junior, Middle and Senior School. Pupils are identified for support by the Sectional Head following information from teachers, form tutors or parents, and pupils with a SEN statement or Learning Assessment automatically receive scheduled learning support. For identified pupils, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are drafted and reviewed termly, with timetables adjusted as needed. Support may be offered in groups or one‑to‑one, with progress monitored by designated staff.

The school recognises English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs and provides regular scheduled support for EAL pupils. Timetables are streamlined to accommodate regular EAL support, and Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) are drafted for these pupils in conjunction with the relevant teachers, Subject Coordinators and the Principal. IEPs are circulated to the pupil's Form Tutor/Teacher and to parents and reviewed termly. EAL provision is integrated into the school's broader Learning Support arrangements.

The Roman Ridge School is committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of the whole school community. Emotional wellbeing is woven into the PSHE curriculum and reinforced through pastoral care, Form Period, assemblies and opportunities to reflect. The PSHE programme promotes healthy minds, resilience and self‑esteem and aims to foster belonging and respect for diversity. Pupils are encouraged to discuss emotions, concerns and mental health and to access appropriate support when needed. A mentally healthy environment is promoted through strong pastoral care, pupil voice and involvement in decision‑making.

The Roman Ridge School is committed to protecting children from harm and to working with external agencies when needed. The Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy establishes a safeguarding team led by the Principal and Heads of School, with the Designated Safeguarding Lead overseeing safeguarding procedures and training. Staff and volunteers receive safeguarding training and concerns about a child are reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead who coordinates responses. Safeguarding records are stored securely and the policy is reviewed regularly by management and Governors. The policy covers online safety, missing child procedures and involvement of parents and external agencies as part of a coordinated response.