First Bridge School

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of attending the Nursery Management Show, where we spoke to nursery leaders and early years professionals about the importance of recognising the early indicators of developmental differences.

The early years are such a crucial time in a child's development. Identifying emerging needs early and putting the right support in place can have a lasting impact on a child's communication, learning, confidence, and future outcomes.

It was fantastic to share our knowledge, discuss the signs practitioners may observe in nursery settings, and explore how early intervention and collaborative working can help children access the support they need as soon as possible.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our session, asked questions, and shared their own experiences. Conversations like these are so important in helping ensure that no child is overlooked.

We are always grateful for opportunities to work alongside early years professionals and raise awareness of the importance of early identification and specialist support.

What a fantastic two days at the Autism & ADHD Show last Friday and Saturday!

We had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful families, professionals, and advocates, all passionate about supporting children and young people with autism and/or ADHD to thrive. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand, shared their experiences, asked questions, and took the time to learn more about our provision.

Events like these are a powerful reminder of the importance of community, collaboration, and ensuring every child has access to the right support and educational opportunities.

We're looking forward to following up with the families we met and continuing the conversations started over the weekend.

A huge thank you to the organisers for hosting such a valuable event. We thoroughly enjoyed being part of it and hope to see many of you again soon!

The countdown is on! ⏰

We'll be at the Autism & ADHD Show this Friday and Saturday, ready to chat with parents, carers, professionals, and anyone wanting to learn more about specialist autism education.

Come and meet our team, ask questions, and find out how we support children and young people to reach their full potential.

📍 Business Design Centre, London
📅 19–20 June

We can't wait to see you there!

We're presenting at the Nursery Management Show 2026!

Join us as we explore early indicators of SEND, key developmental milestones, and practical strategies to help children and families access the right support at the right time.

Spot the signs early. Make a difference sooner.

📅 26 June 2026 | 📍 NEC Birmingham

We are excited to share that our team will be presenting at the Nursery Management Show on 26th June 2026! 🌟
Join Mikaela Green, MSc, BCBA, Director of Therapy, and Jocanne Nichols, Early Years Lead, from First Bridge School for their session: Early Identification of SEND Children

This insightful session will explore:
✨ Key developmental milestones from birth to four
✨ Early indicators of SEND
✨ Communication, social, cognitive and physical development
✨ Practical guidance for early years professionals
✨ Supporting timely intervention and positive outcomes for children and families

With extensive expertise in behaviour science, early childhood development, SEND, and early intervention, Mikaela and Jocanne are passionate about empowering practitioners to feel confident in recognising and responding to developmental concerns early.

We cannot wait to be part of such an important event for the early years sector! 💙

Explore, connect and get inspired - see you at our Open Day 🌟

📅 Wednesday 22nd April 2026
📍 First Bridge School
🕤 09:30am

Feel free to email us at [email protected] to register your interest!

Red Nose Day fun at First Bridge School today ❤️
Our amazing pupils got to use their creative skills designing their own noses whilst learning what Red Nose Day is all about.
Today's colour-themed treasure hunt was also full of colour, personality, and big smiles all around!

When the decorations go up… the joy goes up too! 🙌✨

We’re proud to share a new article written by Mikaela Green, MSc., BCBA, our School Principal and Clinical Director at First Bridge Education.

Mikaela is a highly experienced and passionate BCBA® who has spent over 20 years working in Applied Behaviour Analysis within education and early childhood development. Her background includes serving on the Board of the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis, supporting multi and interdisciplinary teams, and guiding families through every stage of the EHCP process.

In this piece, Mikaela explores how evidence based practice aligns with the EYFS, and how ABA principles can strengthen early years environments. She highlights practical strategies that help young children learn with confidence, including breaking skills into manageable steps, using consistent routines, and reinforcing progress in ways that feel safe and encouraging.

If you would like to understand how these principles support young children day to day, you can listen to the podcast or read her full article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/integrating-evidence-based-practice-into-the-early-years-curriculum-how-aba-principles-align-with-the-eyfs/

At First Bridge Education, Mikaela’s leadership and research continues to guide our approach for children aged 2 to 9, ensuring our school remains nurturing, structured and individually responsive.

If you would like to learn more about our provision or speak with our team, we would be glad to help.

Integrating evidence-based practice into the early years curriculum: How ABA principles align with the EYFS This article and podcast episode explore how Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles can be understood through EYFS language and practice. We show how strategies such as breaking learning into small steps, celebrating success, and creating enabling environments align seamlessly with EYFS priorit...

💙 “Life-changing.”
This heartfelt message from one of our alumni families means the world to us.

We are deeply grateful to our community, to every family who places their trust in us, and every child whose journey we get to be part of. The greatest joy comes when a child leaves First Bridge thriving, confident, and ready for the next step.

The joy of seeing our children flourish long after they leave our care is what keeps us going. Thank you to our families for trusting us with that journey.

Learn more about our early years and school-age provision: https://www.firstbridgecentre.com