Children from Danes Hill School join a therapeutic play session at First Bridge Education, engaging in inclusive outdoor activities with bubbles, group games, and a climbing frame. The image captures the joyful, community-led atmosphere that supports social development and early intervention for children with additional needs.

At First Bridge Education, we believe in the power of community, play, and positive peer interaction to support every child’s development.
Last week, we were thrilled to welcome some very special visitors to our garden play session. Our Founder and CEO, Sasha, brought along her children, Jake and Bailey, and their friend Oscar, all pupils at Danes Hill School, to join our team for an afternoon of outdoor fun.

From water play and bubbles to turn-taking games and sensory activities, the afternoon was filled with laughter and learning. Jake, Bailey, and Oscar were fantastic role models, showing empathy, patience, and enthusiasm as they engaged with our learners.

These kinds of opportunities are deeply valuable. Inclusive play helps children build confidence, improve communication skills, and learn through natural social interactions, a core part of our therapeutic and educational model.

We are incredibly grateful to Sasha and our young visitors for taking part and modelling what it means to support others with warmth and respect.

First Bridge Education delivers early intervention programmes that blend education and ABA therapy for children aged 1–9 with autism and related developmental conditions. Experiences like this enrich our setting and highlight the importance of community-led inclusion.

First Bridge Education Founder and CEO Sasha stands smiling with her children Jake and Bailey and their friend Oscar from Danes Hill School during an inclusive garden play session. The children volunteered their time to support outdoor learning activities, promoting peer interaction, community engagement, and inclusive early intervention.
Colleague notes of appreciation for team mental health leads
A post-it compliment that reads: "Ria, I learn so much from you every day. You are amazing to work with."