Russet House School
Community special school in Enfield (Enfield).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We provide a high quality, specialised education in a happy, purposeful and nurturing environment. We understand the differences experienced by autistic young people (as identified by the Autism Education Trust) in the areas of: Our curriculum has been developed in recognition of these and so at its core are the life-skills of social communication and self-regulation.
Learning is enhanced by a range of specialist and motivating teaching strategies. Behaviour is supported through positive and trauma informed approaches, which are rooted in promoting wellbeing. If you are looking for a school place for your child, then please visit our admissions page and contact the school office to book a parent tour.
We value open communication and collaboration with our parents, working together to identify each child's next steps and helping them to generalise their learning between home and school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 130958
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Constituency
- Enfield North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1996
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Vivienne Sian Mainwaring | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Lesley McDonnell | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Hakan Sokmen | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Alexander Holden | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ann Goldstein | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matthias Baltes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Tuididane Richards | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Elizabeth Thomas | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Lorraine White | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Graham Kilwin Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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