About Our Education
Our overriding purpose is to enrich our communities in terms of our students, their families, workforce, and our local and wider communities.
As part of our commitment to reducing educational and social inequality, we support families, other agencies, and stakeholders by providing a programme of specialist training and bespoke support packages with agreed outcomes.
Our singular vision is to support students to ‘awaken their potential,’ through great quality education.
Our Values
We define ourselves by our values. They influence how we treat one another, our learners and people we support. They are what put the ‘Bright’ in Bright Futures. We achieve our vision by staying true to our values.
We Work Together
With the people we provide support and education to, with their families, with our community, and with our fellow professionals. Together we are one team.
We Care
We have unwavering commitment to the people we provide support and education to. We offer specialist care, education and therapeutic support tailored to meet each individual’s needs.
We Learn & Grow
By listening, reflecting and learning we make changes to continuously improve what we do.
We Are a Safe Pair Of Hands
We understand how difficult it can be for families to place their loved one in a new school or in the care of others. With our open, calm and supportive approach we are by your side for the journey ahead.
Bright Futures Governance Structure
Bright Futures Schools’ governance structure is built on strong collaboration and a shared commitment to high-quality education. The Local Governors Sub‑Committee (LGSC) and the Board of Governors work closely to provide clear strategic direction, ensure accountability, and uphold the standards set out in the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and Independent School Standards (ISS). Their joint focus is to support the school’s vision while responding to the needs of pupils, families, and the wider community.
To maintain effective oversight, the Education Committee and the Board operate through open, two-way communication. Regular sharing of information and performance data helps ensure transparency, consistency, and well-informed decision-making across all levels of governance.
Every member of the governance team has completed comprehensive safeguarding training and fully understands their responsibility to promote the safety and well-being of all pupils. This shared commitment underpins every aspect of governance within Bright Futures Schools.
The Proprietor is Bright Futures Care Ltd (Knows as Bright Futures).
The Chair of the Board of Governors is Rachelle Russell, who can be contacted on 01925 759162
Executive Lead for Education: Nicola Wells
Extended Leadership Team: Nicola Wells, Alicia Highton , Vicky Tijani, Reece Greenwood
Governance Team: Chair, Rachelle Russell, Maria Fiddimore, Nicola Wells, Alicia Highton, Vicky Tijani, Jonny O’Connor.
Extended Governance Team:
Willow Tree Park: Alicia Highton, Kerry Platt, Helen Millington, Laura Randell
Ash Meadow: Vicky Tijani, Sarah Layland, Cheryl Bennett, Lisa Maidment, Bridie Phillips
Quayside: Reece Greenwood, Emi Chiu