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And that’s a wrap on Bridge-Fest ☀️🎉

Thank you to everyone who came; who helped; who joined us as a stall-holder; who contributed in any way to Bridge-Fest.

We can’t wait to share all the photos next week… but this is the most important one. This team are the best, and did the most amazing job to make our first ever Bridge-Fest a success.

Thank you to all the staff at The Bridge Academy who live & breath our vision & values 💙

🎉 JUST 1 WEEK TO GO! 🎉

The countdown is officially on… Bridge-Fest is just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🌟

We’re so excited to welcome our pupils, families, friends and our local community for an afternoon of fun, laughter and celebration at The Bridge Academy.

🎶 Live Music
🎯 Games & Activities
🍔 Food & Refreshments
🍰 Cake Stall
🛍️ Community Stalls
🎁 Raffle & Prizes
🎉 Fun for all ages!

📅 Friday 10th July
🕐 1:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 The Bridge Academy
Wissage Road, Lichfield, WS13 6SW

Whether you’re a current family, a former pupil, a neighbour, or simply want to come along and support your local school, everyone is welcome!

Bring your family, invite your friends and help us make our very first Bridge-Fest one to remember! 💙

We can’t wait to see you there!

🔵🎉 BRIDGE-FEST IS COMING! 🎉🔵

We are delighted to invite our students, families, friends, former students, local schools and the wider community to the very first Bridge Fest at The Bridge Academy!

📅 Friday 10th July
📍 The Bridge Academy, Wissage Road, Lichfield
⏰ From 1:00pm

Think summer fayre meets community festival! 🌞

Join us for an afternoon of:
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food and refreshments
🎯 Games and activities
🎪 Stalls
🏆 Prizes and competitions
😊 Lots of family fun

As an Alternative Provision and Pupil Referral Unit, Bridge Fest is a fantastic opportunity for us to open our doors, celebrate our wonderful young people, and bring our community together.

Entry is completely FREE, and everyone is welcome.

Come along, meet the team, enjoy the atmosphere, and help us make our first-ever Bridge Fest a day to remember!

PS... if you would like to help out, or would like a stall, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]

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Happy Half Term! We are closed now, and will be back open on Monday 1st June.

Please see our End of Half Term letter below:

https://thebridgeacademy.atlp.org.uk/files/2026/05/End-of-Half-Term-Letter-May-2026.pdf -of-half-term-letter-may-2026/

🚨 We’re Recruiting: Assistant SENCo (Non-teaching) 🚨

The Bridge Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and child-centred Assistant SENCo to join our growing team from September 2026.

This is a unique non-teaching operational SEND role, particularly suited to candidates with experience in SEND, Alternative Provision, specialist settings, inclusion services or advocacy work.

Working strategically alongside the Deputy Headteacher (SENDCo), class teachers and wider pastoral team, the successful candidate will help lead, develop and support provision for students with SEND needs in line with the SEND Code of Practice, National Curriculum and Trust policies.

The role will include:
✅ Supporting EHCP applications, processes, and consultations
✅ Coordinating interventions and provision mapping
✅ Working closely with families and external agencies
✅ Championing inclusive practice and Quality First Teaching
✅ Helping ensure our students are School Ready, Work Ready & Life Ready

At The Bridge Academy, we are proud of the transformational journey our school has been on. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference within an ambitious, values-driven and highly inclusive setting supporting some of Staffordshire’s most vulnerable young people.

📍 Lichfield, Staffordshire
📅 Start Date: September 2026

For more information and to apply:
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/266103/assistant-sendco-non-teaching-the-bridge-academy/

Closing date - 10th June 2026.

Please share far and wide with anyone who may be interested.


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Assistant SENDCo (non teaching) - The Bridge Academy - Lichfield, Staffordshire job with The Bridge Academy | 266103 The Bridge Academy is seeking to appoint an organised and compassionate Assistant SENDCo to join our team within our alternative provision setting.

🚨 COMING SOON... Exciting Opportunities at The Bridge Academy 🚨

At The Bridge Academy, we are looking for passionate, committed individuals to join our team as we continue to empower young people to be school ready, work ready, and life ready. As a Pupil Referral Unit, our work is different. It’s challenging. It’s rewarding. And it gives children a second chance at their education.

🔎 Roles coming after Easter
We will be advertising the following roles after the Easter break, but we would love to hear from prospective applicants now – please feel free to message me to express interest or find out more.

🔹 Secondary Teacher – English Specialist
We welcome applications from ECTs, primary-trained teachers, and those with SEND/AP experience.

🔹 Secondary Teacher – Science (plus second subject)
Ability to teach Science across KS3–KS4, alongside another subject. ECTs and SEND/AP experience welcomed.

🔹 Teaching Assistants (4 positions)
Experience is not essential – we are looking for the right people who align with our values and ethos.

🔹 SEND Operational Manager (Equivalent to Assistant SENCo)
A non-teaching NEW role supporting our Deputy Headteacher with:
- EHCP applications
- Adaptations and learning support in lessons
- Targeted interventions across primary and secondary phases

📢 Roles available now
🔸 Chef Manager
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🔸 Site Assistant
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🌟 Why join The Bridge Academy?
✔ A values-driven culture built on Respect, Aspiration, Independence, Success and Engagement (RAISE)
✔ A strong, supportive staff team committed to Everyone, Everywhere, Every time
✔ The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people who need it most
✔ A school on an exciting journey towards being EXCEPTIONAL

📢 Please share this post far and wide – we are looking for brilliant people to join our team. If you are interested – or know someone who would be a great fit – please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.



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Great to host Cllr Janet Higgins - Lichfield Rural West - Reform UK, the Cabinet Member for Education and SEND at Staffordshire County Council today at The Bridge Academy 🪢

It was great to talk about the journey our school has been on; our role working with the local authority to place vulnerable children; and the challenges we face in the current education & SEND climate.

Janet listened, and understood our context as a former teacher herself. She said she was impressed with the staff. She is right when she said the work they are doing to give the young people the best opportunities to reach their potential is so clearly evident! 💫

Importantly, during her tour, she recognised our young people, and how they were polite and engaging. She said they were “delightful” 😁


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The Bridge Academy is CLOSED today, Friday 9th January 2026.

After an assessment of the safety of the site; the risks to staff, and students; and staffing levels, due to the inclement weather, it is necessary that The Bridge Academy needs to remain closed today. It is our intention to reopen as normal on Monday 12th January 2026.

This email has been circulated to staff, families, and transport providers.

Many thanks and stay safe