The ILS is a unique school offering bespoke education for each and every one of the young people who attend. We are often described as a “Special” Special school which perhaps signifies our young people require a more tailored learning environment and helps to explain our small size and unique offer.
Each student and family’s story is crucial to our work and partnership. We recognise that it is only by working in a truly holistic way that we can achieve fantastic outcomes for our young people and their families. This requires genuine multi-agency collaboration and investment. We look forward to hearing from you in the future.
With best wishes,
Ed Ashcroft
Head of School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space (ILS) opened in temporary accommodation in January 2015 and moved to a permanent site based near the Angel Islington in June 2017. The ILS is set up to provide education for 25 students with autism and different learning profiles. These students were previously at schools that were not in a position to provide the right level of support and provision, and have come to the ILS to benefit from a wholly student centred approach towards the way in which they learn. The students at the ILS will generally have a profile that includes a combination of:
The ILS has developed a unique and innovative approach which seeks to truly integrate the work of all of the people who care and support our students. The school works collaboratively with all different agencies and disciplines; to maximise positive outcomes for students and to support parents/families in engaging with their young people in order to keep them safely within the home and their community.
At the ILS, there is an unequivocal commitment to a holistic multi-agency team approach around each individual student, which has at its core the principle of “unconditional positive regard”. Working from this ‘student-centric’ position, the ILS prioritises sensory and emotional regulation and developing alternative forms of communication and social competence skills as these are well recognised in the evidence base as leading to best long term positive outcomes.
For many of our students, active participation and being present in their local community is a crucial component of their curriculum offer as this will always be an important aspect for lifelong learning Therefore the learning opportunities are located both in school and also outside of it for a significant proportion of our students’ time with us.
Our MIssion :
ILS Term dates
Autumn term 2018 Monday 3rd September 2018 – Friday 21st December 2018
Monday 3rd September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Tuesday 4th September 2018 Children return to school
Friday 21st September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Friday 28th September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Monday 22nd October 2018 – Friday 26 October 2018 Half Term
Monday 29th October 2018 Children return to school
Friday 21st December 2018 Last day of term for children.
Spring term 2019 Monday 7th January 2019 – Friday 5th April 2019
Monday 7th January 2019 Children return to school
Monday 18th February – Friday 22nd February 2019 Half Term
Monday 25th February 2019 Children return to school
Friday 5th April 2019 Last day of term for children
Monday 8th April – Monday 22 April 2019 Easter break
Friday 19th April 2019 Good Friday (School is closed)
Monday 22nd April 2019 Easter Monday (School is closed)
Summer term 2019 Tuesday 23rd April 2019 – Friday 19th July 2019
Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Children return to school
Monday 6th May 2019 May Bank Holiday (School is closed)
Tuesday 7th May 2019 Children return to school
Monday 27th May 2019 Spring Bank Holiday (School is closed)
Monday 27th May 2019 – Friday 31 May 2019 Half Term
Monday 3rd June 2019 Children return to school
Friday 19th July 2019 Last day of term for children
Monday 22nd July 2019 INSET Day
Tuesday 23rd July 2019 INSET Day
The Integrated Learning Space has a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the very specific and individual needs of the pupils. The curriculum is designed around a strand based model with core subject areas. Activities and interventions are broadly grouped by subject area for ease of understanding. Please read our Curriculum Overview for more detailed information.
Each pupil has an individualised learning plan addressing the six strands and the modular programme, delivered using strategies which are matched to their learning requirements.
Parents and carers have a termly report of progress, home school books, an end of year review and regular and frequent opportunities to engage with staff.
The ILS is connected to its community through a local governing body (LGB). The LGB have clear areas of focus detailed within a formal scheme of delegation setting out its responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Strategic and financial oversight sits with the Board of the Multi Academy Trust, curriculum development and staff performance management sits with the Head of School, and community/parent engagement and school performance sits with the LGB. This enables the LGB and the school to benefit from shared expertise including the provision of financial and other performance reports that will support their decision making in the day to day running of the school.
The Local Governing Body is directly responsible for:
In summary, the LGB is responsible for the curriculum, standards and school improvement; the day to day running of the school including compliance with standard operating procedures/policies and community and parental engagement, including feedback from young people and parents.
Chair of Governors
Howard Taylor
The Integrated Learning Space
1 Dowrey Street
London
N1 0HY
| Howard Taylor Appointed on: 01/01/2015 End of office term: 31/12/2018 Appointed by: GB/board Co-opted Register of Business Interests: None Committees: None Responsibilities/Status: Chair |
Tom Andrews Appointed on: 01/01/2015 End of office term: 31/12/2018 Appointed by: School Staff Register of Business Interests: None Committees: None Responsibilities/Status: Standard |
| Ed Ashcroft Appointed on: 30/10/17 End of office term: 29/10/2021 Head of School |
Etienne Makosso Appointed on: 01/05/2018 End of office term: 30/04/2018 Appointed by: GB/board |
| Lanette Gayle Appointed on: 30/10/2017 End of office term: 29/10/2021 Appointed by: GB/Board Register of Business Interests: None Committees: None Responsibilities/Status: Standard |
Linda Quirk Appointed on: 01/01/2015 End of office term: 31/12/2018 Appointed by: GB/board Co-opted Register of Business Interests: Richmond Avenue representative on Cloudesley Residents Association Committees: None Responsibilities/Status: Standard |
| Claire Harvey Appointed on: 30/10/2017 End of office term: 29/10/2021 Appointed by: GB/Board Register of Business Interests: None Committees: None Responsibilities/Status: Standard |
Tiba Seear Appointed on: 30/10/2017 End of office term: 29/10/2021 Appointed by: GB/Board Register of Business Interests: None Committees: None Responsibilities/Status: Standard |
| Dirk Meerstadt (resigned) Appointed on: 17/05/2017 End of office term: 16/05/2021 (resigned 16/07/18) Appointed by: GB/board Co-opted Register of Business Interests: Cloudesley Road representative on Cloudesley Residents Association Committees: None Responsibilities/Status: Standard |
| LS Governors Attendance | 2017-18 |
| Howard Taylor | 4 of 5 |
| Tom Andrews | 4 of 5 |
| Ed Ashcroft | 4 of 5 |
| Etienne Makosso | 2 of 2 |
| Lanette Gayle | 3 of 4 |
| Linda Quirk | 4 of 5 |
| Claire Harvey | 3 of 4 |
| Tiba Seear | 4 of 4 |
| Dirk Meerstadt | 5 of 5 |
The Bridge London Integrated Learning Space
1 Dowrey Street, London, N1 0HY
Phone : +44 (0)20 7799 5050
Email : adminils@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Key contact: Ed Ashcroft, Head of School
UCAS is open for applications – Apply Here
Information required for your application form
Why The Bridge?
The Bridge is a major provider of professional development in the UK in the field of education, both special and mainstream, holding a reputation particularly in the fields of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD). An ‘outstanding’ National Teaching School, The Bridge has been delivering courses within its Training & Conference Centre and designing bespoke programmes since 1997.
Ours is a truly unique offer within the School Direct concept! We spent over a year finding and selecting the very best partners to assist us in bringing together a programme which blends rigour, creativity and genuine depth of learning.
Download our SD Programme Handbook for full course details.
Contact schooldirect@thebridgelondon.co.uk for ANY follow up questions.
We operate as a hub for Goldsmiths University. They have been tremendously creative in developing with us the PGCE element of the course.
Our tutors have all been hand picked from the finest members of Islington’s School Improvement Team, working alongside the Best Practitioners from within our Teaching School Alliance.
We have constructed a Special Educational Needs, Immersion element which is delivered over two weeks by vastly experienced practitioners and contributors that are highly regarded in the field.
Your time will be spent between periods of taught sessions within our training facilities and at Goldsmiths University, and up to 3 placements in selected schools following consultation with you. This is intended to be a bespoke package at every stage and as much as we encourage the cohort to learn from each other, we recognise and support you as an individual.
“In terms of the journey so far, I feel that I have received incredible support from The Bridge London. I am able to begin placements feeling fully prepared due to the strength of the teaching sessions. My placement schools have enriched my training experience due to the diverse backgrounds, cultures and needs of the children I have worked with, fuelling my excitement towards leading my own class. The schools have also allowed me to appreciate the value of continuous professional development by inviting me to attend various training sessions. I feel that the course has provided me with a range of teaching experiences and I am beginning to feel fully equipped, ready to become part of a school community.”
Esther, Bridge School Direct Ambassador
Feedback from previous cohorts…..
……an opportunity to share and exchange simple teaching styles and get feedback at our approaches before being thrown in to a school. (Also gives the opportunity to steal other people’s ideas)…… Maths session was particularly excellent……the tutors gave us really good techniques for the classroom and made the sessions fun and factual……the most stand out lesson – engaging and fun, and really great resources and ideas. English sessions have been fantastic!…………practical lessons such as DT (making a racing car) and lesson/topic planning gave the greatest indication of workload, ideas, group work and creativity……
For further information please visit the Get into Teaching web pages.
Training and Conference
Our purpose built Training and Conference Centre houses a prestigious suite of rooms available for hire as a whole or individually, suitable for every event, seminar, recruitment/interview day or meeting.
Forget the hassle of off-site engagements, our central location with quick, easy access to all modes of public transport combined with value for money and a ‘service’ response aim to do the hard work for you.
We are experienced, professional but relaxed hosts with a range of regular clientele including AQA, NASEN, Department for Education and the National Health Service.
Our flexibility of space and hire periods has encouraged a number of local and national groups to establish The Bridge as a base for a range of AGM and regular Board Meetings. Whatever you’re planning, email or call us and we will create a package just for you!
| Conference Room | 60 in Seminar Style | 35 in Cabaret Style |
| Training Room | 35 in Seminar Style | 20 in Cabaret Style |
| Meeting Room | 20 in Seminar Style | 12 in Board Room Style |
Both the Conference and Training Rooms are equipped with fixed projectors and laptops at no extra cost and of course we supply all flip charts and reasonable stationery including photocopying. We also provide a range of refreshments and buffet lunches to meet both your needs and your budget!
Rates are based on a sliding ‘Business’ and ‘Not for Profit’ scale from £250 to £175 dependent upon your requirements and we can also offer competitive hourly and half day rates.
We offer half-day, one day or two day INSETs at your school or in partnership with schools in your area. Workshop days are especially stimulating, with trainers delivering a variety of one or two hour rotating workshops on key areas of your choice. Whether delegate numbers are 5 or 500 we can create the programme to suit all your needs.
| Induction & Introduction | Teaching Assistants | Supervisors |
| Playworkers | SENCOs | Classroom Teachers |
| Middle Leaders | Senior Leaders |
1 Simply pick a course for us to create or adapt
2 Send us an email or call us up
3 We’ll take it from there
There are many occasions within today’s school that require longer term, consistent support for step change, team development or periods of transition. Our team has the expertise and experience to develop a consultancy package to meet the delivery milestones of your leadership development plans, professional development strategies or curriculum and assessment policies.
| Coaching | Inclusive Practice |
| Curriculum Development | Approaches & Strategies |
| Materials & Resource | APP & IEP |
| Managing Behaviour | Induction & Transition |
With assured discretion we maintain a flexible and focussed approach in achieving your outcomes.
We provide expertise in development and delivery for school improvement, providing advice and guidance in one to one or team scenarios.
Whether mainstream or special school, simply email or call to see what we can do to help deliver your success.
Contact training@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Spring term 2019
Autism in the Early Years 31 January
Teaching Sex & Relationships Education (SRE) in the SEN class 5 February
Supporting & Managing behaviour 14 February
Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) 27 February
AET Good Autism Practice 7 March
Teaching drama and poetry in the special needs class 13 March
AET Complex Needs & Participation 14 March
Team Teach (6hr Foundation course) 19 March
AET Leading Good Autism Practice 21 March
Summer term 2019
Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) 16 May
AET Good Autism Practice 10 June
AET Extending Good Autism Practice & Progression Framework 11 June
Sensory Processing Difficulties & Solutions 13 June
AET Complex Needs & Participation 19 June
Autism: Play, Friendship & Social Relations 2 July
Team Teach (6hr Foundation course) 4 July
Bookings & Enquiries
Contact training@thebridgelondon.co.uk
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The Bridge London Primary
251 Hungerford Road , London, N7 9LD
Phone : +44 (0)20 7619 1000
Email : primary@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Key contact: Penny Doswell, Head of School
The Bridge London Integrated Learning Space
1 Dowrey Street, London, N1 0HY
Phone : +44 (0)20 7799 5050
Email : adminils@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Key contact: Ed Ashcroft, Head of School
The Bridge London Secondary
28 Carleton Road, London, N7 0EQ
Phone : +44 (0)20 7715 0320
Email : secondary@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Key contact: Julian Matthews, Head of School
The Bridge Training & Conference Centre
251 Hungerford Road , London, N7 9LD
Phone : +44 (0)20 7619 1000
Email : training@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Key contact: Gary Morrissey, Teaching School Director
The Bridge London Hungerford
249 Hungerford Road, London, N7 9LF
Phone : +44 (0)20 7607 4187
Email : hungerford@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Key contact: Jo Stephens, Head of School
The Bridge London Satellites
c/o 251 Hungerford Road , London, N7 9LD
Phone : +44 (0)7525910224 or +44 (0)20 7700 5386
Email : lorraine.julian@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Key contact: Rosie Whur, Head of School
Our Vision Statement
An inclusive family of schools, placing every child at the heart of everything we do
Our Mission
To improve children and young people’s lives through innovative teaching and integrated approaches
At the Bridge London Trust we value:
These five values define how we work with our children, colleagues, parents and partners. They are central to the success of our family of schools and are the standards by which we are measured, developed and rewarded.
The Bridge London Trust Limited ( the “Trust”) is a charity and company limited by guarantee. It is registered with Companies House with company number 08343491 and its registered office is at 251 Hungerford Road, London N7 9LD. The constitutional documents for the Trust, our Funding Agreements and other company information can be found on this site in the section headed “Trust Reporting”. The Company used to be called the Bridge Integrated Learning Space Limited but we changed our name in October 2016.
The Bridge London Trust is a unique Multi Academy Trust which consists of three special schools, one primary school, a teaching school and an outreach service.
The Bridge School is a large special school which provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties and/or autism. It is based on two sites, a Primary site and a Secondary site. The Bridge School has been judged outstanding by Ofsted in its last three inspections. A key focus of the primary curriculum is to offer a wide range of educational experiences. The secondary curriculum focuses increasingly, as the pupils progress through the school, on preparation for life after school, looking at accreditation options, independence and belonging and contributing to the community.
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space (ILS) provides for pupils with extremely complex needs which often include sensory overload and behaviour which challenges. The focus of much of the work at the ILS is to support the pupils to feel safe in the school and community and to develop appropriate independence skills. In October 2017 Ofsted considered the school to be outstanding at its first inspection.
The Bridge Satellite Provision provides for pupils with autism who benefit from access to a mainstream curriculum but are not able to access mainstream education. This school is based on four sites and each site is located adjacent to a mainstream school. This allows us to provide for the very special needs of these pupils whilst also accessing opportunities for inclusion.
Hungerford Primary School, our newest member of the Trust, is a mainstream primary and co-located with The Bridge Primary School.
The Bridge London Trust is unique, but not only in the collection of provision we have. We also have a set of fundamental principles which drive and inform us. We are driven by our values – the five Ps – pride, passion, professionalism, positivity and partnership. All decisions and developments are anchored on these values. When recruiting we look for staff who will buy into and uphold these values.
Curriculum Overview – Hungerford
Curriculum Overview – Integrated Learning Space
Curriculum Overview – Satellites
Curriculum Overview – The Bridge
Early Years Curriculum – The Bridge
KS4 Curriculum Overview – The Bridge
KS5 Curriculum Overview – The Bridge
PMLD Curriculum – The Bridge (document too large to upload)
Primary Curriculum – The Bridge
Primary Inclusion Class Curriculum – The Bridge
Our Partners
AET (Autism Education Trust)
Goldsmiths University
Challenge Partners
Institute of Education
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The Bridge London School is uncompromising in its commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To read our Safeguarding Policy, please click here
Our work with parents includes a wide range of interactions
| One to One meetings | Parents Support and Information Sessions |
| Termly parent reports | Parents evenings |
| Parent workshops | Parenting programmes |
| Parent governors |
We also sign post appropriate provision through our strong links and working relationships with a range of support services such as; Islington’s Disabled Children’s Team, Family Support Workers at Centre 404 and the Family Action team.
The Parent Support Group – The Bridge Primary
The Parent Support Group on the primary site was set up to provide a strong and consistent link between staff and parents. The aim of this group is to offer a friendly, welcoming environment in which parents feel comfortable and are able to discuss any concerns or issues outside of school.
The Parent Group that meets on the primary site is available for all parents, not just those with primary age children. This group runs sessions on subjects requested by parents relating to their children’s education. Examples include communication [signing and PECS resource making], Personal, Social and Health Education and Sensory Integration. They also go on trips to such places as The London Eye, Hyde Park, Covent Garden and spend time in school jewellery-making, glass-painting and bag-making.
The Parent Group encourages parents to develop their own skills and to give them the confidence to move forward with their own learning.
Contact mandy.stock@thebridgelondon.co.uk
The Parent Support Group – The Bridge Secondary
The Parent Group at the secondary site meet six times a year to discuss a variety of topics which include: how to access clubs, after school services and direct payments, communication difficulties and how to overcome them, sex education, looking at behaviour as a means of communication, creating and maintaining friendships, Makaton and PECS and extended school services.
Translators are provided for parents who request this service and where possible a guest speaker or representative from an outside agency connected with the topic under discussion will come and speak at the meetings.
From these meetings many parents have made connections with each other and go on to meet regularly away from school. If parents would like to attend the Parents Group at secondary they should contact phyllis.miller@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Sixth form parents meet separately six times a year discussing transition and preparation for life after school. Contact julian.matthews@thebridgelondon.co.uk
The Parent Support Group – Satellite School
The aim of this group is to offer a friendly, welcoming environment in which parents feel comfortable and are able to discuss any concerns or issues outside of school. The Parents Group meets at the Hungerford site and is available for all parents, primary and secondary. This group runs sessions on subjects requested by parents, for example, language and communication, looking at behaviour, sleep, transitions, sensory differences. The School therapists support the Parents Group and are available to give advice and training to the parents when requested.
If parents are interested in attending the parents group they should contact Lorraine on the following email lorraine.julian@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Contact us for a quote or further information facilities@thebridgelondon.co.uk
The Bridge Outreach is a well-established team of specialists in Autism, SLD and PMLD.
How our service works
We can advise on
The Outreach service is a service to schools and as such does not work directly with parents/carers
For staff:
For students:
Each Islington school is entitled to choose two training sessions per year at a date that suits them. We can deliver training during INSET days, as twilgiht sessions or during the school day.
Our training can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual schools. We highly recommend that schools allocate at least 90 minutes per training session. Our service can also provide half-day sessions.
Corporate partnership helps us to grow and transform our charity activities. Your corporation could fundraise for us, attend or sponsor an event or volunteer with us. Sponsoring The Bridge Charity could help to:
As well as financial support we also appreciate pro bono work and gifts in kind.
Email fundraising@thebridgelondon.co.uk or call 0207 619 1000 for more information.
Teaching schools are outstanding schools that work with others to provide high-quality training and development to new and experienced school staff. They are part of the government’s plan to give schools a central role in raising standards.
Teaching schools have a crucial role in driving school improvement through leadership in developing a self-improving and sustainable school-led system. Teaching schools are centres of excellence, taking a focused role that prioritises core or key objectives. Originally holding six priorities known as The Big Six, this has since centred upon three; Initial Teacher Education, Continuing Professional development and School to School Support.
The teaching schools initiative began in 2011, marking a shift towards more school-centred training and development. The programme gives outstanding schools the opportunity to lead a group of schools, working with other partners including at least one university, to deliver high quality support for teachers and leaders at all stages in their career.
Create a strong supply of new teachers that understand their community
Develop innovative leaders and grow the next generation of heads
Support schools in challenging circumstances to guide improvement
Teaching schools initially utilised their experience, leadership and specialist capacity to support schools in six key areas, known as The Big 6. Following successful implementation over the years, three of the original objectives are now generally regarded as embedded practice; Succession Planning, Specialist Leaders of Education and Research.
We understand and accept the revised focus and drive for the three Teaching School priorities [1 – 3 above] but still feel there is work to be done across The Big 6 in total. We also support the move away from the term Initial Teacher Training to the more accurate Initial Teacher Education, acknowledging the depth and commitment to this level of professional achievement.
Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs) are outstanding middle and senior leaders who have the skills to support individuals or teams in similar positions in other schools.
They understand what outstanding leadership practice in their area of expertise looks like and are skilled in helping other leaders to achieve it.
Our superb SLE’s are currently:
| Rosie Whur | Curriculum Leadership in Special & Mainstream |
| Eva Stokes | Early Years, SEN |
| Louise Heard | Early Years |
| Caroline Patrick | Early Years |
| Daniele Borghi | SEN |
| Menita Sekhon | SEN |
| Amy Naylor | SEN |
To get support in any of these areas, please contact training@thebridgelondon.co.uk
UCAS is open for applications – Apply Here
Information required for your application form
Why The Bridge?
The Bridge is a major provider of professional development in the UK in the field of education, both special and mainstream, holding a reputation particularly in the fields of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD). An ‘outstanding’ National Teaching School, The Bridge has been delivering courses within its Training & Conference Centre and designing bespoke programmes since 1997.
Ours is a truly unique offer within the School Direct concept! We spent over a year finding and selecting the very best partners to assist us in bringing together a programme which blends rigour, creativity and genuine depth of learning.
Download our SD Programme Handbook for full course details.
Contact schooldirect@thebridgelondon.co.uk for ANY follow up questions.
We operate as a hub for Goldsmiths University. They have been tremendously creative in developing with us the PGCE element of the course.
Our tutors have all been hand picked from the finest members of Islington’s School Improvement Team, working alongside the Best Practitioners from within our Teaching School Alliance.
We have constructed a Special Educational Needs, Immersion element which is delivered over two weeks by vastly experienced practitioners and contributors that are highly regarded in the field.
Your time will be spent between periods of taught sessions within our training facilities and at Goldsmiths University, and up to 3 placements in selected schools following consultation with you. This is intended to be a bespoke package at every stage and as much as we encourage the cohort to learn from each other, we recognise and support you as an individual.
“In terms of the journey so far, I feel that I have received incredible support from The Bridge London. I am able to begin placements feeling fully prepared due to the strength of the teaching sessions. My placement schools have enriched my training experience due to the diverse backgrounds, cultures and needs of the children I have worked with, fuelling my excitement towards leading my own class. The schools have also allowed me to appreciate the value of continuous professional development by inviting me to attend various training sessions. I feel that the course has provided me with a range of teaching experiences and I am beginning to feel fully equipped, ready to become part of a school community.”
Esther, Bridge School Direct Ambassador
Feedback from previous cohorts…..
……an opportunity to share and exchange simple teaching styles and get feedback at our approaches before being thrown in to a school. (Also gives the opportunity to steal other people’s ideas)…… Maths session was particularly excellent……the tutors gave us really good techniques for the classroom and made the sessions fun and factual……the most stand out lesson – engaging and fun, and really great resources and ideas. English sessions have been fantastic!…………practical lessons such as DT (making a racing car) and lesson/topic planning gave the greatest indication of workload, ideas, group work and creativity……
For further information please visit the Get into Teaching web pages.
Training and Conference
Our purpose built Training and Conference Centre houses a prestigious suite of rooms available for hire as a whole or individually, suitable for every event, seminar, recruitment/interview day or meeting.
Forget the hassle of off-site engagements, our central location with quick, easy access to all modes of public transport combined with value for money and a ‘service’ response aim to do the hard work for you.
We are experienced, professional but relaxed hosts with a range of regular clientele including AQA, NASEN, Department for Education and the National Health Service.
Our flexibility of space and hire periods has encouraged a number of local and national groups to establish The Bridge as a base for a range of AGM and regular Board Meetings. Whatever you’re planning, email or call us and we will create a package just for you!
| Conference Room | 60 in Seminar Style | 35 in Cabaret Style |
| Training Room | 35 in Seminar Style | 20 in Cabaret Style |
| Meeting Room | 20 in Seminar Style | 12 in Board Room Style |
Both the Conference and Training Rooms are equipped with fixed projectors and laptops at no extra cost and of course we supply all flip charts and reasonable stationery including photocopying. We also provide a range of refreshments and buffet lunches to meet both your needs and your budget!
Rates are based on a sliding ‘Business’ and ‘Not for Profit’ scale from £250 to £175 dependent upon your requirements and we can also offer competitive hourly and half day rates.
We offer half-day, one day or two day INSETs at your school or in partnership with schools in your area. Workshop days are especially stimulating, with trainers delivering a variety of one or two hour rotating workshops on key areas of your choice. Whether delegate numbers are 5 or 500 we can create the programme to suit all your needs.
| Induction & Introduction | Teaching Assistants | Supervisors |
| Playworkers | SENCOs | Classroom Teachers |
| Middle Leaders | Senior Leaders |
1 Simply pick a course for us to create or adapt
2 Send us an email or call us up
3 We’ll take it from there
There are many occasions within today’s school that require longer term, consistent support for step change, team development or periods of transition. Our team has the expertise and experience to develop a consultancy package to meet the delivery milestones of your leadership development plans, professional development strategies or curriculum and assessment policies.
| Coaching | Inclusive Practice |
| Curriculum Development | Approaches & Strategies |
| Materials & Resource | APP & IEP |
| Managing Behaviour | Induction & Transition |
With assured discretion we maintain a flexible and focussed approach in achieving your outcomes.
We provide expertise in development and delivery for school improvement, providing advice and guidance in one to one or team scenarios.
Whether mainstream or special school, simply email or call to see what we can do to help deliver your success.
Contact training@thebridgelondon.co.uk
The Bridge is a major provider of professional development in the UK in the field of education, both special and mainstream, holding a reputation particularly in the fields of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD). An ‘outstanding’ National Teaching School, The Bridge has been delivering courses within its Training & Conference Centre and designing bespoke programmes since 1997.
Our ambition is not to dictate best practice but to explore, innovate, evidence and to share. We look to do this by working in partnership with individuals who can share their perspectives, implementing models and programmes that meet the progression needs of the child as well as the adult.
We establish need through local and national agenda, through research and also respond to identified areas of individual priority. This enables us to maintain an appropriate range of programmes, from Introduction to Professional. We are sensitive to all the views of the market, evaluating especially in terms of quality and impact, adjusting both the content of courses in response to the market and also the style of delivery as appropriate.
| One Day Programmes | £195 per delegate |
| Two Day Programmes | £295 per delegate |
Substantial savings are available through our voucher scheme for schools wishing to send multiple colleagues on courses. Valid for one year from purchase.
| Gold | 20 vouchers at £2000 [equivalent of £100.00 per place] |
| Silver | 10 vouchers at £1250 [equivalent of £125.00 per place] |
| Bronze | 5 vouchers at £750 [equivalent of £150.00 per place] |
Spring term 2019
Autism in the Early Years 31 January
Teaching Sex & Relationships Education (SRE) in the SEN class 5 February
Supporting & Managing behaviour 14 February
Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) 27 February
AET Good Autism Practice 7 March
Teaching drama and poetry in the special needs class 13 March
AET Complex Needs & Participation 14 March
Team Teach (6hr Foundation course) 19 March
AET Leading Good Autism Practice 21 March
Summer term 2019
Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) 16 May
AET Good Autism Practice 10 June
AET Extending Good Autism Practice & Progression Framework 11 June
Sensory Processing Difficulties & Solutions 13 June
AET Complex Needs & Participation 19 June
Autism: Play, Friendship & Social Relations 2 July
Team Teach (6hr Foundation course) 4 July
Bookings & Enquiries
Contact training@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Our London Regional Network is a collective of school based, specialist practitioners licensed to deliver the full range of Autism Education Trust [AET] programmes including Early Years, Schools and Post 16.
Alongside foremost professionals and the most innovative, active practitioners, the AET have developed national, face-to-face modular training programmes for all professionals working in all school settings. A structured, consistent tiered approach suitable for individual settings, federations, academy chains, multi academy trusts and local authorities. Sponsored by the Department for Education, the AET networks have now trained over 180,000 professionals in just 5 years.
These modules run throughout the year at The Bridge London. All modules can also be delivered in your setting. AET Making Sense of Autism (Tier 1), is available for INSET only.
Forthcoming dates
Spring term 2019
AET Good Autism Practice 7 March
AET Complex Needs & Participation 14 March
AET Leading Good Autism Practice 21 March
Summer term 2019
AET Good Autism Practice 10 June
AET Extending Good Autism Practice & The Progression Framework 11 June
AET Complex Needs & Participation 19 June
Contact training@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Curriculum Overview – Hungerford
Curriculum Overview – Integrated Learning Space
Curriculum Overview – Satellites
Curriculum Overview – The Bridge
Early Years Curriculum – The Bridge
KS4 Curriculum Overview – The Bridge
KS5 Curriculum Overview – The Bridge
PMLD Curriculum – The Bridge (document too large to upload)
Primary Curriculum – The Bridge
Primary Inclusion Class Curriculum – The Bridge
The Bridge Primary, Secondary and ILS
Autumn term 2018 Monday 3rd September 2018 – Friday 21st December 2018
Monday 3rd September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Tuesday 4th September 2018 Children return to school
Friday 21st September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Friday 28th September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Monday 22nd October 2018 – Friday 26 October 2018 Half Term
Monday 29th October 2018 Children return to school
Friday 21st December 2018 Last day of term for children.
Spring term 2019 Monday 7th January 2019 – Friday 5th April 2019
Monday 7th January 2019 Children return to school
Monday 18th February – Friday 22nd February 2019 Half Term
Monday 25th February 2019 Children return to school
Friday 5th April 2019 Last day of term for children
Monday 8th April – Monday 22 April 2019 Easter break
Friday 19th April 2019 Good Friday (School is closed)
Monday 22nd April 2019 Easter Monday (School is closed)
Summer term 2019 Tuesday 23rd April 2019 – Friday 19th July 2019
Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Children return to school
Monday 6th May 2019 May Bank Holiday (School is closed)
Tuesday 7th May 2019 Children return to school
Monday 27th May 2019 Spring Bank Holiday (School is closed)
Monday 27th May 2019 – Friday 31 May 2019 Half Term
Monday 3rd June 2019 Children return to school
Friday 19th July 2019 Last day of term for children
Monday 22nd July 2019 INSET Day
Tuesday 23rd July 2019 INSET Day
Hungerford
Autumn term 2018
Monday 3 September 2018 – Friday 21 December 2018
Monday 3rd September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Tuesday 4th September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Wednesday 5th September 2018 Children return to school
Friday 28th September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Monday 22 October 2018 – Friday 26 October 2018 Half Term
Monday 29 October 2018 Children return to school
Friday 21 December 2018 Last day of term for children.
Spring term 2019
Monday 7 January 2019 – Friday 5 April 2019
Monday 7th January 2019 Children return to school
Monday 18 February – Friday 22 February 2019 Half Term
Monday 25 February 2019 Children return to school
Friday 5 April 2019 Last day of term for children
Monday 8th April – Monday 22 April 2019 Easter break
Friday 19 April 2019 Good Friday (School is closed)
Monday 22 April 2019 Easter Monday (School is closed)
Summer term 2019
Tuesday 23 April 2019 – Friday 19 July 2019
Tuesday 23 April 2019 Children return to school
Monday 6th May 2019 May Bank Holiday (School is closed)
Tuesday 7 May 2019 Children return to school
Monday 27 May 2019 Spring Bank Holiday (School is closed)
Monday 27 May 2019 – Friday 31 May 2019 Half Term
Monday 3rd June 2019 Children return to school
Friday 19 July 2019 Last day of term for children
Monday 22 July 2019 INSET Day
Tuesday 23 July 2019 INSET Day
Satellite Provision
Autumn term 2018 Monday 3rd September 2018 – Friday 21st December 2018
Monday 3rd September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Tuesday 4th September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Wednesday 5th September 2018 Children return to school
Friday 28th September 2018 INSET Day (School is closed to children)
Monday 22 October 2018 – Friday 26 October 2018 Half Term
Monday 29 October 2018 Children return to school
Friday 21 December 2018 Last day of term for children.
Spring term 2019 Monday 7th January 2019 – Friday 5th April 2019
Monday 7th January 2019 Children return to school
Monday 18th February – Friday 22 February 2019 Half Term
Monday 25th February 2019 Children return to school
Friday 5th April 2019 Last day of term for children
Monday 8th April – Monday 22 April 2019 Easter Break
Friday 19th April 2019 Good Friday (School is closed)
Monday 22nd April 2019 Easter Monday (School is closed)
Summer term 2019 Tuesday 23 April 2019 – Friday 19 July 2019
Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Children return to school
Monday 6th May 2019 May Bank Holiday (School is closed)
Tuesday 7th May 2019 Children return to school
Monday 27th May 2019 Spring Bank Holiday (School is closed)
Monday 27th May 2019 – Friday 31 May 2019 Half Term
Monday 3rd June 2019 Children return to school
Friday 19th July 2019 Last day of term for children
Monday 22nd July 2019 INSET Day
Tuesday 23rd July 2019 INSET Day
Reports, Grants & Policies
Admissions Policy – The Bridge
Admissions Policy – Satellites
Admissions Policy – Integrated Learning Space
Admissions Policy – Hungerford
Attendance Report – The Bridge
Attendance Report – Satellites
Attendance Report – Integrated Learning Space
Attendance Report – Hungerford
Behaviour Policy
Charging Policy
Communication Guidelines – The Bridge
Complaints Policy
Diversity and Equality
Home School Agreement policy – The Bridge
Home School Agreement policy – Hungerford
Ofsted – The Bridge
Ofsted – Integrated Learning Space
Ofsted – Satellites
Ofsted – Hungerford
Parent View
PE and Sports Grant – The Bridge
PE and Sports Grant – Integrated Learning Space
PE and Sports Grant – Hungerford
Performance Table – The Bridge
Performance Table – Satellites
Performance Table – Integrated Learning Space
Performance Table – Hungerford
Pupil Premium – The Bridge
Pupil Premium – Integrated Learning Space
Pupil Premium – Hungerford
Safeguarding Policy
SEND Information – The Bridge
SEND Information – Integrated Learning Space
SEND Information – Satellites
SEND Information – Hungerford
Term Dates – The Bridge
Term Dates – Integrated Learning Space
Term Dates – Satellites
Term Dates – Hungerford
Year 7 Catch up Grant – The Bridge
Year 7 Catch up Grant – Integrated Learning Space
The Bridge Charity works to provide for investigation and innovation in special education. Money raised through the charity also helps to develop resources across The Bridge London Trust, which cannot be funded within conventional school funding formulas. Our charity was originally founded in 1989 and called The Bridge School Parent Staff Association. Our purpose, then and now, is to enhance the learning experience of all of our children and young people across the Trust and to be a pioneer in the research and innovation which comes from working with these amazing students. Our registered charity number is 801885.
Our pupils have very complicated needs. We are committed to working side by side with parents and in a truly integrated way with other professionals. We seek new strategies so that we can find the best possible way to educate all of the pupils in our school.
The Bridge Charity has a Board of Trustees, who oversee the work completed across this branch of the organisation. They ensure that all charitable endeavours are managed in accordance with good practice and guidelines set by HM Government and the Charities Commission. The charity trustees meet once per term.
Please email fundraising@thebridgelondon.co.uk for more information.
Mr John Dixon
Chair of Trustees
251 Hungerford Road
Islington, N7 9LD
Dr Penny Barratt
Trustee / Executive Headteacher (CEO)
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
The Bridge Annual Spring Concert 2019
16th March 2019, 7.30pm at St James’s Church, Paddington
If you would like to be involved in our next charity event, sponsor, donate or attend, please contact us at the email below.
For more information on this and other past events, contact fundraising@thebridgelondon.co.uk
Corporate partnership helps us to grow and transform our charity activities. Your corporation could fundraise for us, attend or sponsor an event or volunteer with us. Sponsoring The Bridge Charity could help to:
As well as financial support we also appreciate pro bono work and gifts in kind.
Email fundraising@thebridgelondon.co.uk or call 0207 619 1000 for more information.
“We live in a time of significant advances in our understanding of therapies, education techniques and technology to help children and young people with autism, severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Unfortunately, these are costly. Our fundraising aims to give our students the best chance in life and to fulfil their true potential through a range of innovative projects. Please help us to achieve this by supporting our work and helping us to raise £1m over the next 2 years.”
“I know the importance education has on a child and how sometimes ambition and aspirations with children are not always achieved. I fully support the work of The Bridge School in improving the life chances of children with learning disabilities and am honoured to be an Ambassador.”
“The Variety Club is delighted to support the Bridge School, with its objective’s to improve the lives of disabled children and to share best practice. The Variety Club has been associated with The Bridge School since 2005 when the school took delivery of its first Sunshine Coach. The Variety Club is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people who need our help. We do this by raising funds for specialist minibuses, wheelchairs, sports equipment, hospital wards, and all sorts of other practical solutions that enable individuals, projects and organisations across the UK to give a wider range of opportunities to the children in their care. On behalf of Variety Club we wish The Bridge School every success in achieving its goals.”
“The Seckford Foundation and Woodbridge School are delighted to support The Bridge School. Staff, pupils, parents, governors and friends of Woodbridge School have been undertaking an annual one-hundred-mile cycle ride between our two Schools for over 10 years now, raising funds to benefit the pupils of The Bridge School. Just as importantly, Woodbridge Sixth Formers visit the Bridge School for three days twice a year to work as classroom assistants – with the children of both schools benefiting enormously from the friendships formed and understanding gained. The Seckford Foundation and Woodbridge School wholeheartedly support The Bridge School and all that it seeks to achieve.”
“The Tallow Chandlers are pleased to be able to support the Bridge School’s fundraising campaigns with its aims to advance the education of pupils at The Bridge School and to promote and share best practice across the UK. The Tallow Chandlers have had a sponsor governor at The Bridge School for the past 10 years. I recall a particular highlight of the companies association with the school was in November 2006 when students, parents and staff joined the livery company in the Lord Mayor’s parade and a most enjoyable time was had by all. The Tallow Chandlers wish The Bridge School every success in hitting its target”
Chief Executive for The Lord’s Taverners Paul Robin and Friend to The Bridge Charity says:
“The Lord’s Taverners is dedicated to giving young people a sporting chance so we are delighted to be able to help The Bridge Charity with this new equipment. The new sensory room and playground equipment will have a huge impact on the teachers, carers, families and young people who already benefit from The Bridge Charity, and will further enhance the learning experience and future development of those involved.”
