Our Curriculum, Programmes and Costings 

Our curriculum will include:

  • A full induction, including meeting the parents
  • A personalised timetable for all students to support their needs
  • Physical activity to support students mental and physical health
  • Personal development to give students the skills and confidence to navigate any situation
  • A themed approach to learning to provide meaning to the knowledge and skills students will learn
  • English and maths to suit the level of need for each student
  • Keyskills to support students with the skills they need for later life e.g. cooking, budgeting etc.

Each programme will be for a minimum of 6 weeks and can be 2, 3,4 or 5 days a week. The morning sessions are aimed at students who are at risk of exclusions due to behaviour concerns or are permanently excluded and need a part-time provision. The afternoon sessions are aimed at students whose mental health or medical needs prevents them from attending mainstream school. A student cannot access both sessions. 

Morning Session Price Afternoon Session Price
Non EHCP/LAC or PEX £35ph Non EHCP/LAC £30ph
EHCP/LAC or PEX £42ph EHCP/LAC £35ph

If a student is with us for 5 days a week we will support the reintegration back into mainstream school through:

  • Attending any meetings in school
  • Continued communication with school and family
  • Frequent visits to the school to monitor the students progress 

Meet the River Bourne Edge Team

Maxine Fox

 Head 

Maxine is an experienced professional who has dedicated over 20 years of her career to working in secondary schools. Throughout her journey, She has taken on various roles, including senior leadership positions with whole school responsibilities, including DSL, pastoral and attendance. Maxine is also a restorative practitioner and trainer, proving her commitment to promoting positive and respectful relationships within education settings. Her natural ability to build strong connections with young people has been the cornerstone of her success, as she firmly believes that every child has the potential to achieve success.

 

Karen Wright

Deputy Head/DSL

Karen is also an experienced professional with over 20 years of dedicated service in secondary schools. Her expertise lies in the field of safeguarding children, and she goes above and beyond to stay up-to-date with all aspects of this critical area. One of Karen's notable strengths is her exceptional ability to build strong relationships, particularly with the parents of students. She understands the importance of collaboration and open communication between parents and schools in creating a supportive environment for students. Karen excels in seeing the bigger picture, recognising the various factors that impact a student's wellbeing, enabling them to achieve their best.  

Eli Noble

Curriculum Lead/Teacher

Eli is an experienced educator with over 10 years of teaching in secondary schools. For the past 5 years she has served as a head of department overseeing and leading a team of dedicated teachers. Eli has been the Lead for PSHE in a large secondary school, where her dedication and expertise played a vital role in shaping well-rounded, informed students. Eli's teaching career is marked by a diverse range of subjects, including geography and travel and tourism. In addition to her work in schools, Eli has also had the opportunity to work with children in various settings, including her time with Disney. This diverse experience has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the unique needs and interests of young learners.  

Mel McDaniel

Pastoral Lead

Mel is a dedicated specialist in wellbeing with over 20 years of experience working with young people. She has made significant contributions to the mental and emotional health of students in various secondary schools through her teaching of mindfulness and pastoral care. Currently, Mel is expanding her skill set by training to become a qualified yoga instructor, further enhancing her ability to support and guide young people towards holistic health.  Mel also possesses counselling skills and is certified in mental health first aid. Mel's journey in wellbeing and education is marked by her passion for helping others and always going above and beyond to insure a student feels success.

Adam Wythes

Teaching Assistant

Adam is our newest member of staff, who brings a fresh and creative approach to engaging students. He designs tasks that capture students' interest and foster active participation. He is a dedicated sportsman with a passion for fitness and nutrition. As a youth American football coach, he brings valuable experience that will undoubtedly have a positive influence on our students. His commitment to health and active living aligns to our mission, and his expertise will inspire and motivate all our students. He has already demonstrated his talent for building strong supportive relationships with the students, making him a valuable addition to our team.

 

Policies 

Full copies of all The River Bourne Edge policies are available upon request.

River Bourne AP Anti Bullying Policy Pdf
PDF – 220.2 KB
River Bourne AP Data Protection Policy Pdf
PDF – 151.9 KB
Riverbourne Edge AP Equalities Policy Pdf
PDF – 136.4 KB
Riverbourne Edge AP Online Safety Policy Pdf
PDF – 155.6 KB
River Bourne Edge AP Safer Recruitment Policy Pdf
PDF – 193.2 KB
Riverbourne Edge AP Safeguarding Policy Pdf
PDF – 270.6 KB

Other policies available on request