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Review of Ridgewood Academy

Honestly, since the new system has been implemente...

Honestly, since the new system has been implemented everything has gone downhill. The new timetable and restrictions for students seem quite frankly unnecessary, and the amount of strange, slightly pretentious changes - such as the new house system, the 'Altus' system and the rebranding of PPMs as 'Creating Futures' and form time as 'Character Curriculum', not to mention the rebranding of the school itself - has disillusioned the pupils entirely. When I first came to the school several years ago, I was met with a welcoming, kind environment, a high standard of teaching and excellent pastoral care. Since the new system has been introduced that has been lost, along with around 30 of the best staff members. I'm sure the 'Senior Leadership Team' are trying their hardest to do what they think best, but I do not think it has worked, and I know many others, (ex) staff, pupils and parents alike, share my views.