Education
“I’ve been at The Ryes for almost a year. In that time I’ve earned my bronze and silver ASDAN awards and I am signed up to do a 28 week course in tree surgery and landscaping and a three year course in tree surgery.”
— Chris, student
Every young person at The Ryes is treated as an individual. We operate on tailored, bespoke timetables that allow individual students to flourish, achieve and develop. Our curriculum caters for a wide range of subjects, from National Curriculum to equine studies, car mechanics, horticulture and childcare.
Our aim is to engage students in the learning experience; to identify in them a desire to learn and creating lifelong learners with the skills needed to live successful and fulfilling lives. Skills highlighted throughout our curriculum include:
- Creativity
- Independence
- Communication
- Resilience
- Team working
- Empathy
We strive to develop a sense of community through both volunteering and a restorative approach.
We recognise the importance of qualifications to employers, families and our community but also the sense of pride felt by the students in achieving them. The qualifications we currently offer include Entry Level Certificates, ASDAN Gold, AoPE, The John Muir Award, City and Guilds Awards and NVQs, however this list is not exhaustive and again bespoke courses can lead to individual qualifications being offered.
Our students have developed the confidence with support, to attend both main stream and college placements and act as mentors within our own setting. Our work experience placements are varied and highly successful and this is reflected in our impressive NEET figures.
We recognise that not all young people can cope with the stress associated with attending school. Our students work either individually, or in small groups. Whilst they usually work within one of our two locations, we can and have had programmes developed that allow students to work on outreach programmes if required.
Head Teacher: Jackie Shanks
The Ryes College, New Road, Aldham, CO6 3PN.
