The Bridge school is always ‘striving for excellence, valuing achievement’. The high ambition from this motto is realised in all the school’s work. This school is life-changing for pupils. Pupils who attend the school face significant challenges with learning and in their daily lives. The school enables them to have a voice and develop important life skills. The dignity of the child is always maintained. Pupils make exceptional progress educationally, personally and socially. Parents agree. One comment summed up the views of many when they stated, ‘My child is doing things that I never thought possible.’ From the early years onwards, relationships are strong. Pupils love school and develop many friendships. The school is an orderly and often tranquil environment. There are effective routines and high expectations of pupil behaviour. Playtimes, lunchtimes and social times are a further extension of learning. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. Pupils’ wider development is considered with care and precision. Throughout their time in school, pupils have opportunities to support their local community such as running a horticultural business. Pupils are extremely well prepared for later life. Because of the school’s success, some pupils move on to other settings that can support their increasing independence and progress.