Inclusion at New Bridge is seen as a continuing process of breaking down barriers to learning and participation for all. Students at New Bridge present a rich and diverse range of strengths and needs. Every student is unique in terms of characteristics, interests, abilities, motivation and learning needs.
The curriculum at New Bridge provides flexible responses that address the issue of educational access and recognise the importance of catering for such needs. Inclusion is part of this process, maximising the entitlement of ALL pupils to a broad, relevant and stimulating curriculum, delivered in the environment that will have the greatest impact on their learning. All students are valued equally. Students at New Bridge are educated within mixed ability form classes with access to discrete provision and flexible groupings as appropriate.
New Bridge School is in an exciting and unique position locally, sharing a campus with a mainstream secondary school. New Bridge Learning Centre is developing strong links with mainstream colleges. All students at New Bridge will have opportunities, at an appropriate level, to participate in the cultures, curricula and communities of local schools and colleges. The principle of inclusion extends into society as a whole. We are committed to providing opportunities for our students to participate in activities in the wider community, as well as to opening our school doors to provide a range of opportunities for community involvement.