We celebrate the value of Freedom

We recognise, teach and celebrate the value of freedom. FREE articulates what we strive for in our learners! Free to achieve, free to have opinions, free to be themselves, free from the effects of intimidation, from bullying and low aspiration.

Friendship

We build positive relationships where everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued.

Respect

We value ourselves, others and our community, celebrating differences and listening to different opinions.

Effort

We encourage everyone to give their best, persevere through challenges and take pride in their achievements.

Equity

We recognise that everyone is different and ensure each person has the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Bespoke Learning

Every learner has the opportunity to study English, Mathematics, Science, PSHE, Cooking, PE and Art. Additionally, our secondary learners will work towards a GCSE/Functional Skills award in both English and Mathematics, with the opportunity to gain an ASDAN/AQA unit award from a multitude of other areas.

Boxall Profiling

We use the unique Boxall Profile online tool to help us assess the social, emotional and mental development of our learners. It provides a precise picture of a learner’s strengths, as well as any difficulties which could affect their learning.

Reading Schemes

Primary: Twinkl Phonics

Twinkl Phonics is a DfE validated full systematic, synthetic phonics programme that delivers phonics to children from the very beginning of learning to read and write to full fluency.

Secondary: That Reading Thing

That Reading Thing is truly age-appropriate phonics for learners transitioning to secondary school, helping us identify and fill phonics gaps quickly.

A turnaround alternative provision

The Bridge is an all-through alternative provision for learners who were unsuccessful in a generic classroom and need a therapeutic & holistic approach to their education. Supporting learners from age 5-post 16.

Our provision is a transition rather than a destination setting - supporting a variety of learners, including those that need time out from their home school, at risk of permanant exclusion, those awaiting a special school placement and young people from out of county. We work with learners with a variety of difficulties and conditions including autism, ADHD, SEMH, sensory issues, trauma, brain injuries and learning difficulties. A large focus of our work is helping young people who have behavioural concerns or mental health problems.

We aim to restore young people’s self-confidence, self-esteem, self-control and self-motivation through a flexible, personalised, needs-led programme with unconditional care, nurture and support. Every day at The Bridge is a fresh start.

Take a tour of Clifton Centre

Clifton Centre Classrooms Intervention Rooms Outside Learning Spaces

The Bridge, Clifton Centre
Kitchen
Kitchen
Lower Phase Garden
Lower Phase Garden
Lower Phase Garden
KS3-5 Maths Classroom
KS3-5 Maths Classroom
KS3-5 Science Lab
KS3-5 English Classroom
KS3-5 PSHE Classroom
KS3-5 Sensory Room
KS3-5 Sensory Room
KS2 Thames Classroom
KS2 Thames Classroom
KS1 Severn Classroom
KS1 Severn Classroom
KS1-2 Sensory Room
KS1-2 Role Play Area
KS1-2 Break Out Room
Upper Phase Garden
Upper Phase Garden

Testimonials

“The Bridge have been a fantastic source of support to our son since he joined this year. You have given him somewhere that he feels safe and understood. More so, the team at The Bridge have provided him with the much needed help on his emotional development while continuing to assist with his academic needs; something that his main stream schools have been unable to achieve. As parents we feel that our son is in good hands and both ourselves and our son trust the staff at The Bridge to do what is best for him. Thank You.”

Elliot & Sue

Parents

“I have had children attend at The Bridge. I have found the staff at both sites to be efficient, helpful and respond quickly to any queries. They have actively contributed to the annual reviews for the children that attend there and keep me regularly updated with how the children are doing (weekly updates) along with regular full reviews against the outcomes set. They frequently keep parents updated and also discuss any safeguarding concerns that are raised with parents, whilst additionally informing us so that our safeguarding reporting system is up to date and we are aware of concerns too.”

Leala Purdie

Rivermead Primary School

“I would like to say thank you for the support you are giving X and the positive impact it is having on him socially, emotionally and academically. The Bridge is meeting his needs in a way a mainstream school was unable to. Your work is supporting X and enabling him to flourish, thrive, make progress and more importantly to be himself and be happy. The positive impact is also supporting his family who are going through tough circumstances and giving them the security that X needs are finally being met. We find the weekly updates and teams meetings extremely helpful, these enable school to remain in touch and aware of the small steps of progress X is making. We need more settings like The Bridge across Wiltshire to meet our most vulnerable pupils needs!”

Kate Cavey

Kington St Michael Primary School

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