Policies & Inspection

Policies

We are committed to working towards the highest standards in providing education, care, safeguarding and training to children, young people, vulnerable adults and professionals.

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The following policies may apply to either the School and College. 

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Please note, from January 2023, the school will be known as Ripplevale School, Rochester (formerly Trinity School & College):

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• Admissions Policy

• Anti-Bullying Policy

• Attendance Policy

• Behaviour Policy 

• Careers Policy

• Complaints Policy

• Complaints (Other than Parents) Policy 

• KS2 and KS3 Curriculum Policy 

• College Curriculum Policy 

• KS4 Curriculum Policy 

• Data Protection Policy

• EAL Policy

• Equality and Diversity Policy

• Health and Safety Policy

• PHSE Policy​​​​

• Safeguarding Policy 

• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 

• Uniform Policy 

• Whistleblowing Policy

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The Policies are currently being updated in line with the school and college name changes, once these have been updated the policies will be added back to the website.  If you require a copy of

any policies please contact the Ripplevale School office by Telephone: (01634) 812233

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Inspection

Ripplevale School, Rochester (formerly known as Trinity School & College) is inspected by Ofsted.

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•  Ofsted Inspection Report September 2023

• Ofsted Inspection Report April 2023

• Ofsted Inspection Report November 2022 (PDF)

• Ofsted Inspection Report March 2022 (PDF)

• Ofsted Inspection Report 2020 (PDF)

• Read the 2017 Ofsted report here (PDF)

The School and College is also inspected by CReSTeD – the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils.

Read the 2018 CReSTeD report here.

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Visit the CReSTeD Website for more information.

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Complaints

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In most cases, concerns can be resolved informally by discussion with the Headteacher, however if this is not the case, any complaints should be made in writing to the Headteacher. ​

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A copy of the complaints policy can be downloaded above.

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Academic Year 2022 - 2023

Ripplevale School, Rochester, received 7 complaints:

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Stage 1 = 5

Stage 2 = 1

Stage 3 = 1

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If you wish to access and view any complaints made against the school please contact Natalie Christie on nchristie@ripplevalerochesterschool.co.uk

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