We know that when a child joins our school, their whole family is part of the journey. That’s why we keep communication open, expectations clear and support consistent so you always feel informed and involved.
Below, you’ll find practical information about day-to-day life at Bridge House School.
Our school day is structured to support focus, balance and wellbeing:
Monday to Friday: 8:45am - 2:30pm
Please refer to the parent handbook below for a breakdown of the school day for our primary, middle and upper school learners.
Wearing a school uniform is important in helping all of our students to feel like part of a community.
Bridge House uniform consists of:
• Black skirt/trousers
• White shirt/polo shirt
• Black sweatshirt/jumper/cardigan
• Plain, black shoes or trainers
When joining Bridge House, students will be provided with a branded jumper free of charge, and further jumpers are available to purchase directly from the school office at a subsidised cost.
As a nurturing school, meal times form an important part of the school day; hot school meals are freshly prepared and cooked in our school kitchen on a daily basis and are provided free of charge. Students are able to select from a range of meals, including both a hot or cold option, as well as a desert or fruit. (See menus below)
Although we do encourage all young people to have a school lunch, we understand that for some of our students this causes un-necessary anxiety. In such cases, please let school know that they will be bringing a packed lunch from home.
Your child may be able to get free school meal entitlements if you get any of the following:
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for - Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
Children and families may need extra support at different times in their lives. Early Help Assessments (EHAs) are simply a way of parents and a professional working together to identify any difficulties a family may be facing and then finding the best possible ways of resolving them. Often this means a family working together with school to identify and access the different types of help or support available to them.
Sometimes, school is not able to provide the expertise or support required, and in this case a family might decide to request the support of a Team Around the Child (TAC). This is a group of people who want the best for the child or young person. They will work together in an open and honest way with the child and their family, to create a co-ordinated plan of support. A Lead Professional is chosen by the child in their family, to be the main point of contact - this is usually the person who has the best relationship with the child and family.
For more information please speak to:
- someone at school
- a health professional (including your GP)
- a professional involved with you or your family
We want to work in partnership with you. You’ll receive regular updates about your child’s progress and wellbeing and we encourage you to talk to us whenever you need to check in.
Staff support pupils well. Over time, pupils become better at managing their emotions and they spend more time engaging with learning. Their additional needs are well met so they can access an academic curriculum.
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