Admission
Admission Students are admitted to our school program after we agree that we can meet
the child’s needs. Brighter Future Academy school admits students irrespective of gender,
disability, race, or belief. Visits to the school are encouraged and are normally conducted by
holding open afternoons but can also be organized by contacting the director to arrange a
suitable date and time. Once a student is offered a place, school staff will ensure that an
inclusion program is organized to ensure a smooth transition. We work together with MDC
(Multidisciplinary Centrum) for advice.
Transfer Students
Transfer from other schools Sometimes a student may be transferred to Brighter Future
Academy from another school. All students have the opportunity of participating in transition
visits before admission. The transition will be structured in consultation with parents and
caregivers, tailored to the specific needs of the individual child, to assist in the transition and
help the child settle. This would be faded as soon as necessary to enable the child to build
relationships with our staff as soon as possible.
Admission Arrangements
Admission Arrangements Prior to a place being offered at Brighter Future Academy
school, it is essential that parents/caregivers and students visit the school and are shown around.
This is usually done by the lead teacher or director. When a student has been offered a place,
the parents/caregivers will be invited to make a further visit when they will be able to meet staff
and discuss admission arrangements, as well as complete the school’s admission intake.
Universal Design for Learning Objective
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that aims to create inclusive and
accessible learning environments for all students. The goal of UDL is to use a variety of teaching
methods to remove any barriers to learning and give all students equal opportunities to succeed.
It’s about building flexibility that can be adjusted for all student’s strengths and needs. That’s
why UDL benefits all kids. UDL is a framework for how to develop lesson plans and assessments
that is based on three main principles:
- Representation: UDL recommends offering information in more than one format. For
example, textbooks are primarily visual. But providing text, audio, video and hands-on learning gives all kids a chance to access the material in whichever way is best suited to their learning strengths. - Action and expression: UDL suggests giving kids more than one way to interact with the
material and to show what they’ve learned. For example, students might get to choose
between taking a pencil-and-paper test, giving an oral presentation, or doing a group
project. - Engagement: UDL encourages teachers to look for multiple ways to motivate students.
Letting kids make choices and giving them assignments that feel relevant to their lives are
some examples of how teachers can sustain students’ interest. Other common strategies
include making skill building feel like a game and creating opportunities for students to
get up and move around the classroom.
Other examples of UDL in the classroom include letting students complete an assignment by
making a video or a comic strip. To get a deeper understanding of UDL, it also helps to see how
it’s different from a traditional approach to education. UDL is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but
rather a flexible and adaptable framework that can be customized to meet the diverse needs and
preferences of each student. UDL also emphasizes the importance of student voice and choice,
as well as the role of teachers as facilitators and guides of learning.