About Us
Find out more about Friends of Bright Futures School in Saddleworth—our mission, values, and the work we do to support children with Autism.
Friends Of Bright Futures (FBFS)
Friends of Bright Futures School is a local charity dedicated to supporting the exceptional work of Bright Futures School in Saddleworth—a specialist independent school for children with autism spectrum conditions and related communication differences.
Founded by a passionate group of parents, professionals, and community members, our charity exists to ensure the school can continue delivering its pioneering approach to autism education. Bright Futures School doesn’t follow a one-size-fits-all model—instead, it uses a unique, relationship-based developmental approach that helps pupils build trust, emotional resilience, communication skills, and independence at their own pace.
We believe that every child deserves the right support to flourish—not just academically, but socially and emotionally.
Your Donation Supports Bright Futures School
Donating to Friends Of Bright Futures School, helps support young children with autism, helping us to provide sensory equipment, day trips and more to the children of Bright Futures School.
Friends of Bright Futures School (FBFS)
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Local Support
One of the key individuals who helped bring that vision to life was Robert Scott, whose support and generosity were instrumental in the physical build of the school. Robert’s involvement went beyond financial help—his belief in the mission and his commitment to the community played a vital role in turning ideas and architectural plans into a real, working school.
Our School
Bright Futures is a small, nurturing, special independent school for children with autism with a low stimulus environment and a high level of 1-1 teaching by Learning Mentors that is overseen by qualified teaching staff. We follow the national curriculum and personalise the timetable for each of our pupils and offering positive engagement at every opportunity.