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

I have had children attend at both the Southwick and Melksham sites. 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

We have used the alternative provision offered at The Bridge for several pupils since May 2023. I have been impressed with the level of contact and excellent communication I receive from Michaela. This includes attendance reports and weekly report as well as end of term report. Any safeguarding concerns are shared immediately and with the appropriate professionals involved with the pupil. Each term I meet in person with Michaela to look at books, reflect on progress and discuss next steps for individual pupils. This also offers the opportunity to see pupils attending although I know I can ask to pop in any time. Staff at the Bridge are very welcoming and always offer a visit to parents and pupils first. The environment offers different spaces which are utilized well and meet the needs of individual learners who found mainstream settings challenging. Michaela and team have worked to accommodate differing needs and timetables of pupils, some of whom experience significant social and emotional difficulties and can exhibit challenging behaviour, this is always reported to us and the steps they are taking to engage pupils with restorative practice and also to identify any underlying or unidentified needs a pupil may be experiencing. Pupils work in books clearly shows pride and this is celebrated , last term a pupil wrote a poem and it was lovely to hear how proud Michaela was of this achievement and the pleasure she took in hearing the pupil read it to her. Parents are often invited in for celebration or activity events. We are really pleased to use this service and wish the team at The Bridge all the very best with their upcoming inspection. I would recommend the service to other professionals and have also found the team there to be very supportive and open to sharing best practice with others.

Melissa Dixon

Lyneham Primary School

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 Severn Centre 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.