Privacy Policy

Bridge4Life

Effective Date: 18/04/2026

Bridge4Life is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Bridge4Life is an alternative provision supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). We work in partnership with schools and local authorities to deliver structured, part-time intervention programmes.

For the purpose of data protection laws, Bridge4Life is the data controller of the personal information we process.

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Children’s Information

• Name, date of birth, and school details 
• Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) information 
• Special educational needs and support requirements 
• Progress reports and session observations 

Parent/Carer Information

• Names and contact details 
• Emergency contact information 

School/Professional Information

• Referral details from schools or local authorities 
• SENCO and professional contact details 

Operational Information

• Attendance records 
• Safeguarding and incident reports (where necessary) 

We collect personal data through:

• School referrals 
• EHCP documentation and assessments 
• Direct communication with parents/carers 
• Observations and records during sessions 

We use personal data to:

• Deliver safe and effective support programmes 
• Assess and monitor children’s progress 
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing 
• Communicate with schools, parents, and professionals 
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements 

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Legal obligation (e.g. safeguarding requirements) 
• Public task (supporting education and SEN provision) 
• Legitimate interests (providing effective services) 
• Consent (where required, particularly for sensitive data) 

We may share information with:

• Referring schools and SENCOs 
• Local authority SEN departments 
• Safeguarding agencies where required 
• Transport providers (limited information for safety purposes) 

We only share information that is necessary and ensure it is handled securely.

We take appropriate measures to protect personal data, including:

• Secure storage systems (digital and physical) 
• Restricted access to authorised staff only 
• Staff training in data protection and safeguarding 

Personal data is only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or meet legal requirements.

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data 
• Request correction of inaccurate data 
• Request deletion of data (where appropriate) 
• Restrict or object to processing 
• Withdraw consent (where applicable) 

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

Safeguarding is a priority at Bridge4Life. In certain circumstances, we may need to share information without consent if there are concerns about a child’s safety or well-being.

If you use our website, we may collect limited information such as:

• IP address 
• Browser type 
• Pages visited 

This helps us improve our website and user experience. 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Bridge4Life
Email: hello@bridge4life.co.uk

* Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.