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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Outside and inside lessons today. https://t.co/54qN4CpjM1
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Fun in the shade. Very wise. https://t.co/NyZV3Eo3m8
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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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Matthew Pike

Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Kim Holland

Business Manager

Senior Leadership Team

Shane Rowe

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Victoria Smith

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Chris Harlan-Marks

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Aaron Knight

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Adam Bannister

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Adam Doughty

Class Teacher

Teaching and Learning Team

Andrew Sedman

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Angela Moore

Receptionist

Administration and Facilities Team

Cathy King

Class Teacher

Teaching and Learning Team

Chloe Brown

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Danni Gee

Compassionate Schools Coach

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

Ebony Timms

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Emily Bott

Teacher

Teaching and Learning Team

Emma-Jayne Edwards

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Evie King

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Genna Baggott

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