Welcome to our school
Welcome to our school
Riverbank Primary School welcomes students between the age of 5 – 11 years, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in place. We are a specialist school helping young children with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to re-engage with learning and make academic and social progress.
We specialise in providing a stimulating, safe environment in which children can learn through a varied and personalised curriculum that is led by the National Curriculum and the children’s individual needs and interests.
We offer a flexible and adaptive approach that is rooted in meeting the individual needs of each and every child. Our aim is to develop and maintain an ethos where education is unquestionably valued as a means to success.
Riverbank Primary School welcomes students between the age of 5 – 11 years, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in place. We are a specialist school helping young children with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to re-engage with learning and make academic and social progress.
We specialise in providing a stimulating, safe environment in which children can learn through a varied and personalised curriculum that is led by the National Curriculum and the children’s individual needs and interests.
We offer a flexible and adaptive approach that is rooted in meeting the individual needs of each and every child. Our aim is to develop and maintain an ethos where education is unquestionably valued as a means to success.
Our school is part of Timeout Homes Ltd, who are a family run-organisation and continue to create a family culture throughout the organisation and teams.
Timeout Homes was created in 2004 with the opening of one home and the aim of helping at least one child. Since then, Timeout has only continued to grow and develop over the years to where we are now. We now currently have 18 homes open across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire and have the fantastic opportunity to help more children.
Dani Worthington
BEd (Hons) with Qualified Teacher Status
BA Psychology
National Institute of Teaching System Leader
Director of Education
Welcome to Riverbank School.
As Director of Education, my mission is to ensure that every student thrives in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment—one that supports their academic, social, and emotional development. We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential and become confident, resilient citizens and lifelong learners.
At Riverbank, we offer a trauma-informed yet traditional school experience, aligned with the national curriculum. Our small class sizes, exceptional teaching staff, and high levels of pastoral and therapeutic support allow us to tailor education to each student’s individual needs.
Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our skilled and compassionate team empowers our young people to take ownership of their learning and behaviour, while equipping them with strategies to build resilience and self-regulation—skills essential for adult life.
Riverbank is more than a school; it’s a community. We foster a family-oriented atmosphere where students, staff, leaders, and parents work together as one team. Every young person s encouraged to embrace opportunities, experience the joy of success, and feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
The Senior Leadership Team
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Helen Robinson-Pratt
BA (hons) QTS, QTLS, MA, PgCert SENDCo, NPQSL
Head Teacher
Helen has worked in education for 22 years now, across a variety of settings and age ranges including: Primary, Sixth Form, further education and university centres. Helen has a passion for Special Educational needs and have enjoyed working as SENDCo in different settings.
Helen is proud of her Yorkshire heritage, being born in Leeds and growing up not far from the airport. Now residing on the outskirts of Bradford with her family, and having worked
across the Bradford district, she values the importance of embracing and celebrating cultural diversity.
