At Bridgewater High School, we are committed to inclusion for every student, ensuring all young people feel valued, supported, and able to succeed. We provide high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care, and tailored support for individual needs, including SEND and English as an Additional Language. Through our ethos of Learning with Pride and Joy, we create a welcoming environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and can thrive
K. Forber
Inclusion
Our vision for inclusion
Inclusion at Bridgewater High School: Learning with Pride and Joy
At Bridgewater High School, we believe that every student deserves to feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Our inclusive approach ensures that all learners—regardless of background, ability, or need—can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Inclusion is at the heart of our ethos: Learning with Pride and Joy. We celebrate diversity, remove barriers to learning, and create a culture where every member of our community feels a strong sense of belonging.
We are committed to:
- Providing high-quality education for all students
- Celebrating diversity and promoting equality
- Ensuring every student feels safe, respected, and included
- Supporting individual needs through tailored provision
- Encouraging student voice and participation
- Knowing ours students and building positive relationships
Our practice is guided by the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We are proud to offer a fully inclusive SEND provision, supporting a wide range of needs including:
- Cognition and learning
- Communication and interaction
- Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)
- Sensory and/or physical needs
How we support students:
- Quality First Teaching
- Early identification and regular assessment
- Personalised learning plans and targeted interventions
- In-class support and adaptive teaching
- Access to specialist staff and external professionals
Our SEND team works closely with families, staff, and outside agencies to ensure that every student receives the support they need to succeed.
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is central to success. At Bridgewater High School, we provide:
- A strong pastoral system with dedicated tutors and year teams
- Access to mental health and wellbeing support
- Safeguarding systems to ensure all students feel safe
- A proactive approach to bullying, including prejudice-based incidents
We foster resilience, confidence, and positive relationships so that students can learn with pride and joy.
Equality, Diversity and Belonging
We are proud of our diverse school community and actively promote:
- Respect for all protected characteristics
- A curriculum that reflects a wide range of perspectives and experiences
- Opportunities for student leadership and voice
- Celebration of cultural, religious, and identity-based events
- Excellent Personal Development activities and Curriculum for all
Every student is encouraged to be themselves and contribute to our inclusive environment.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
We support students who are new to English through:
- Assessment of language needs
- Targeted language support programmes
- Adapted teaching strategies across the curriculum
- Support for families, including clear communication and guidance
Accessibility and Support
We are committed to making our school accessible to all:
- Accessible buildings and facilities
- Adaptations to support learning and participation
- Provision of information in alternative formats where needed
We also provide support for:
- Looked-after and previously looked-after children
- Young carers
- Students with medical conditions
- Students facing barriers to attendance or engagement
Our aim is to remove barriers and enable every student to flourish.
Partnerships
We believe strong partnerships are key to inclusion. We work closely with:
- Parents and carers
- Local authority services
- Specialist professionals
- External support organisations
- Collaboration with colleagues and experts from TCAT
The Inclusion Team
If you would like to find out more about inclusion at Bridgewater High School or discuss support for your child, please contact us:
Key contacts:
- Assistant Head Teacher (Inclusion) Mrs K Forber
- SENDCO: Mrs C Morrison
- Assistant SENCO: Mrs T Stacey
- Designated Provision Lead: C Deardon
- Mental Health Lead Mrs S Ward
- Safeguarding Lead: Mr M Malam/ Mr D Morrison/ Mrs Rowland Nash
