About Us
Personalised Learning. Holistic Support.
Brighter Futures.
Our Story
Who We Are!
Hopebright School was founded by a team of experienced education professionals with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children & young people with
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) across Bolton & the surrounding community.
We bring together decades of experience from both mainstream & specialist education, including leadership experience within independent & state schools. Our team includes experienced headteachers, SEND teachers, teaching assistants, & professionals who have worked closely with children & families with a wide range of educational, emotional, & social needs.
Throughout our careers, we have seen many young people struggle in settings that could not fully meet their individual needs. Hopebright School was created because we believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood, supported, & able to succeed in their own way. At Hopebright School, we take a holistic & personalised approach to education. We support children and young people with EHCPs, including those with Social, Emotional
and Mental Health (SEMH) needs & additional learning
needs, through nurturing & meaningful learning experiences tailored to each learner.
Our approach combines structured education, therapeutic support, & strong partnerships with families & professionals to ensure every child receives consistent & meaningful support. Alongside academic progress, we
place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, confidence, communication, independence, & the development of essential life skills that prepare young people for life beyond school.
Above all, Hopebright School was founded from a genuine desire to make a positive difference within our local community by creating a place where children feel valued, respected, & empowered to achieve brighter futures.
Our Vision
What We Aim For
At Hopebright School, our vision is to create a safe, supportive, & nurturing environment where every young person feels valued, understood, & encouraged to achieve their full potential.
We believe that education should support the whole child. While academic progress is important, we place equal value on emotional wellbeing, personal development,
confidence, communication, & the life skills needed to thrive both in school & beyond.
Many of the children & young people we support have experienced challenges within their previous educational journeys & may have lost confidence in themselves or in education. Our aim is to rebuild that trust by providing personalised support, positive relationships, &
meaningful learning experiences that recognise each learner’s individual strengths, needs, & aspirations.
Through a combination of high quality teaching, therapeutic support, & strong partnerships with families & professionals, we strive to help every learner develop resilience, independence, self belief, & a renewed sense of purpose.
Above all, we want our pupils to leave Hopebright School feeling confident in who they are, prepared for the future, & empowered to make positive contributions to their communities and wider society.
Our Priorities
Engaging Our Community
At Hopebright School, we value strong partnerships with parents, carers, & the wider community. Through open
communication & collaborative working between students, families, & staff, we create a supportive network that promotes wellbeing, encourages progress, strengthens confidence, & helps every learner achieve meaningful
outcomes.
We believe that community involvement enriches every aspect of school life.
Parents & carers are encouraged to share ideas & contribute to school activities. Celebrations & events strengthen bonds between families, staff, & students.Together, we foster a culture of trust, respect, & shared responsibility.
Excellence in Teaching & Learning
At Hopebright School, we are committed to delivering high quality, personalised teaching that meets the diverse needs of our learners. Our adaptive approach supports how pupils engage, develop confidence, and make meaningful progress
across all areas of learning.
Through carefully planned teaching, supportive relationships, & a curriculum tailored to individual strengths & needs, we help learners build independence, resilience, & the skills needed to succeed both in school & beyond.
Strategic Intervention Planning for Progress
At Hopebright School, we carefully plan our provision & interventions to ensure that every learner receives the right
support at the right time. Our personalised approach allows us to identify individual needs early & provide targeted
strategies that support both academic & personal development.
By working closely with families, professionals, & staff,
we are able to deliver meaningful & responsive support that helps learners build confidence, overcome barriers, &
make consistent progress. We regularly review each pupil’s development to ensure support remains effective, purposeful, & aligned with their changing needs &
aspirations.
Our Team Members & Staff
Arshad Ashraf
Head Teacher
Sakariye Moallim
DSL & Head Of Operations
Robert T Berry
Chair Of Governers
Yvone Miller
Co-opted Governor
Tina Kelly
Staff Governor
Ricardo Lewis
Deputy Head
The Champion School Texas
Jonathan Doe — Headmaster
Mission Statement
Our mission at Champion school is to develop the unique abilities and potential of each child by offering an enriched educational program. We strive for excellence through a hands-on approach. Rich traditions rooted in our innovative curriculum grow productive, caring, and intellectually curious citizens.