FOREST BRIDGE SCHOOL – A SHARED VISION
‘Per Ardua Ad Astra’ – Through Adversity to the Stars
“This school feels like family.” KS3 pupil
Our Values
Respect, Achievement, Resilience and Enjoyment
Our Vision
To be a leading provider of education for children and young adults with the primary diagnosis of autism. Combining Applied Behaviour Analysis, evidence-based therapy and effective personalised curriculums to enable pupils to fulfil their potential, prepare for adulthood and lead happy lives.
Our Commitments
We are committed to our pupils and their futures
We will:
- Provide an individualised education using Applied Behaviour Analysis to deliver outstanding teaching, as well as additional evidence-based therapies appropriate for each pupil’s needs.
- Create a safe, fun environment filled with functional opportunities to promote learning and independence.
- Equip each pupil with the skills they need for life and work after Forest Bridge.
- Provide each pupil with regular opportunities to participate in enrichment activities.
- Develop partnerships with local colleges and employers to help our pupils progress to work, training or further education.
We are committed to our Staff
We will:
- Provide dynamic, high-quality specialist training and professional development pathways for all staff.
- Ensure a listening, responsive and supportive culture through effective management and communication.
- Maintain and encourage an environment of involvement and engagement of leaders at all levels.
- Value every staff member and reward and encourage their hard work and dedication.
- Become an employer of choice.
We are committed to our families and wider community:
We will:
- Empower families to take an active role in their child’s learning through close collaboration and training.
- Provide assistance and resources to help families to support their children at home and school.
- Provide clear, consistent communication to families and our local community in an open and transparent environment.
- Raise awareness and understanding of autism in our local community.
- Share best practices across educational and Applied Behaviour Analysis communities.