Discovery Academy

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Discovery is a specialist academy in Warwickshire for 80 children and young people with an autism spectrum condition or an identified social, emotional or mental health need aged 9 – 19 years. We value children as individuals and offer a personalised approach to learning that combines: the nurturing approach of a Primary School the range of curriculum and facilities of a Secondary School a close working relationship with families. Our newly refurbished, purpose designed building is light and airy and helps our learners feel more relaxed as they go about their school day...

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As we all know one of the best aspects of Discovery is making new friends. https://t.co/Fi2tycItpa
@MATDiscovery_ac Dec 11
The Government have Announced an Extension of the Review of its Autism Strategy https://t.co/GFg9FmTe6S
@MATDiscovery_ac Dec 10
A sad and poignant day in our History today. Michelle's cancer battle and zest for life were truly acknowledged. Well over £200 was donated by the Discovery family to her charities. https://t.co/n61cgAsStF
@MATDiscovery_ac Dec 10
A reminder that we are supporting https://t.co/F36JESpjZ4 on Friday this week @savechildrenuk Our book fair opens on Thursday this week and Parents and Carers are invited in on Friday from 2.30 - in your Christmas Jumper of course!!
@MATDiscovery_ac Dec 10

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Michelle Dawson - Occupational Therapist
By Shane Rowe

A day in
the life
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Arrival
The day starts with a welcome to pupils at the school entrance from Senior Leadership. Teaching Staff meet pupils from their cars or taxis and have a chat on the way to their classroom. Staff are available to chat to parents and carers.
Lessons begin
Pupils are settled into their class rooms and the school day begins. Class teams use visual timetables, sensory breaks and refreshments to facilitate learning. Not all learning happens in the class room - there are quiet spaces around the school, off site activity and fresh air breaks when needed.
Lessons continue
A variety of learning activities take place to keep children engaged throughout the day. The school has dedicated learning spaces for Science, Food Technology, Art, Drama, Sports and Design Technology.
Lunch time
Lunch is prepared on site by caterers who serve hot meals in the hall for pupils. Timings are staggered so that there is a calm and steady pace to meal times - still allowing time to interact with friends.
Offsite Activity
There are lots of opportunities across the week that take place in small groups off site. Pupils enjoy swimming, horse riding, AT7 Centre (for sports), soft play and other activities that add value to classroom based learning.
End of the day
The school day ends at 3.15pm and pupils are supported by their teaching staff to their taxis and cars. It is another opportunity for parents and carers to chat to any of the school staff.

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Meet the staff

Matthew Pike

Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Shane Rowe

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Chris Harlan-Marks

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Emily Bott

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Aaron Knight

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Aarron Forsyth

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Adam Bannister

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Adam Doughty

Class Teacher

Teaching and Learning Team

Adam Martin

Facilities Manager

Administration and Facilities Team

Andrew Sedman

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Angela Moore

Receptionist

Administration and Facilities Team

Carolyne Gerrard

Teacher of Science

Teaching and Learning Team

Cathy King

Lead Teacher for Maths

Teaching and Learning Team

Chloe Brown

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Christina Knowles

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Danni Gee

Compassionate Schools Coach

Teaching and Learning Team

Danielle King

Relief Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

David Arundell

Relief Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

David Preedy

Facilities Assistant

Administration and Facilities Team

Dawn Doughty

Family Footings Facilitator

Specialist Team

Debbie Dunnachie

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Donna Mallabone

Family Footings Facilitator

Specialist Team

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