Castlebridge School was proudly featured on BBC Spotlight this Monday (20/10), offereing viewers a heartfelt glimpse into the school's mission to support children with Autism and emotionally based school school avoidance. The segment highlighted the school's nurturing environment and the incredible progress of its pupils, leaving a lasting impression on audiences across the South West. 

The children were truly fantastic - engaging confidently in classroom activities and sharing their experiences with warmth and pride. Their joy was palpable, making the broadcast a touching moment for the local community. 

Headteacher Bridget Williams spoke passionately about the importance of understanding and meeting the sensory needs of autistic children. She said: 

'When we consider young people with autism, their sensory needs and that sensory overwhelm that can come in: too muchh noice; its too bright; its too big a space; even some of that echoing can be really unnerving and unsettling for our young people.

It's about who's around them. They need to have time to think and process, and sometimes in a mainstream school, when there is alot going on, thats not always picked up on and recognised.

So here we can really see our children, see what they need and put in that support for them.'

The BBC article accompanying the segment praised Castlebridge for it's tailored approacg and the dedication of its staff. As part of the Special Partnership Trust, the school contiues to provide a safe and supportive space where children can rebuild confidence and rediscover the joy of learning.

For those who missed the broadcast, you can catch it below. Alternatively you can click here to read the article on BBC's website.