Key Stage 4
Supporting pupils to achieve and move forward
Our Key Stage 4 centre in Hoddesdon provides education for pupils in Years 10 and 11. We provide an individual and supportive learning environment designed to help young people succeed, build confidence and prepare for their next steps.
Qualifications & Pathways
Pupils complete a wide range of exam-based and vocational qualifications, supporting their future aspirations and chosen career pathways.
Personalised Learning
Some pupils follow individual learning pathways which may include attendance at alternative provision, supported by Rivers ESC centre staff.
Reintegration
Where appropriate, pupils are supported to reintegrate into mainstream education. Rivers ESC works with Hertfordshire's Fair Access team and the receiving school to plan a successful transition.
Aspirational Learning“He likes being at Rivers and rates it as 10/10!”
Helping every pupil reach their potential
Pupils have access to a broad range of subjects at a variety of levels and are guided to be highly aspirational when selecting their courses.
Our aim is to help pupils develop the qualifications, confidence and skills they need for their future.
“My son is absolutely loving it at Rivers. It's really nice to see him enjoying school, after the struggle that we have had at mainstream. Thank you all so much!”
Parent Feedback
Positive Outcomes
Pupil outcomes are outstanding
We encourage pupils to look beyond Key Stage 4 and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future.
✓ Qualifications
✓ Vocational Learning
✓ Future Pathways
✓ Individual Support
The School Day
A structured and supportive day
The Centre follows a secondary-style timetable. Pupils are taught in small groups with support from Centre staff, creating an environment where individual needs can be recognised and supported.
Six lessons Each school day
Small groups Usually a maximum of five pupils
Centre support Support throughout the school day
Attendance
Reporting an Absence
If your child is unable to attend Rivers ESC, please follow the absence reporting procedure below.
Before 9:15am
Please report an absence before the register closes. Contact the school on the first day of absence and on every further day that your child remains absent.
1
Contact us on the first day
Contact the school before 9:15am on the first day of your child's absence.
2
Keep us informed
Contact the school again before 9:15am on every further day that your child is absent.
3
Return to school as soon as possible
Please ensure that your child returns to school as soon as they are able to do so.
4
Provide evidence if requested
You may be asked to provide medical evidence to support an absence where the school has reasonable doubt about the authenticity of the absence.
Report an absence using Studybugs
Absences can also be reported using the Studybugs app, available from your device's app store, or through the Studybugs website.
Report via StudybugsLeaving a voicemail? The school has an answerphone available if nobody is available to take your call. If you report an absence by voicemail, a member of staff may call you to discuss the absence before a decision is made about whether it will be recorded as authorised.
Please note WhatsApp messages sent to the school mobile will not be accepted as notification of absence.