# RISE Education > An independent day school in Croydon, South London, for children aged 5–16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. RISE blends a nurturing therapeutic environment with high academic expectations and a proud Pan-African ethos. RISE Education stands for **Respect, Integrity, Self-discipline, and Excellence**. Located in Croydon, the school serves students aged 5 to 16 who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, many with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school combines trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches—including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and counselling—with a structured academic curriculum and a distinctive Pan-African cultural ethos. ## Pages - [/](/): Welcome to RISE Education — overview of the school’s mission, values, and admissions. - [/about](/about): About RISE — school history, mission, and what makes the school different. - [/vision-and-values](/vision-and-values): The RISE vision, core values, and educational philosophy. - [/what-makes-us-different](/what-makes-us-different): Therapeutic and inclusive practices that set RISE apart. - [/heads-welcome](/heads-welcome): A welcome message from the Headteacher. - [/our-team](/our-team): Meet the leadership team and staff. - [/governors](/governors): Information about the school’s governing body. - [/curriculum](/curriculum): Overview of the academic curriculum across key stages. - [/send](/send): Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision at RISE. - [/literacy](/literacy): Literacy strategy and reading support programmes. - [/student-support](/student-support): Therapeutic services including PBS, OT, SALT, and counselling. - [/pan-african-ethos](/pan-african-ethos): The school’s Pan-African heritage, culture, and community focus. - [/admissions](/admissions): Admissions process, entry requirements, and how to apply. - [/visit-us](/visit-us): Book a school tour or open day visit. - [/contact](/contact): Contact details, location map, and enquiry form. - [/news](/news): Latest news, announcements, and school updates. - [/blog](/blog): Articles and insights from the RISE community. - [/rise-stories](/rise-stories): Stories and testimonials from students, parents, and staff. - [/student-outcomes](/student-outcomes): Student progress, achievements, and destination data. - [/ofsted-reports](/ofsted-reports): Ofsted inspection reports and regulatory information. - [/safeguarding](/safeguarding): Safeguarding policies, DSL contacts, and student welfare. - [/key-information](/key-information): Key policies, statutory information, and governance documents. - [/policies](/policies): School policies including behaviour, attendance, and curriculum. - [/term-dates](/term-dates): Academic year calendar and term dates. - [/vacancies](/vacancies): Current job vacancies and working at RISE. - [/work-for-us](/work-for-us): Careers at RISE Education and staff benefits. - [/parents](/parents): Information for current parents including schedules and communications. - [/graduation](/graduation): Graduation and leavers’ celebrations. ## Optional - [/terms-and-conditions](/terms-and-conditions): Website terms and conditions. - [/cookie-policy](/cookie-policy): Cookie usage and privacy information.