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Discovery is a specialist academy in Warwickshire for over 90 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 schoo...

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On Thurs 4th June 2015 we held HLTA interviews at Middlemarch school. Caleb, Erin & Jack helped us with the process. Stacey and Danni were offered posts. Since then they have both got married & had beautiful daughters. And, of course, made significant contributions to Discovery! https://t.co/He4z3tWMNz
@MATDiscovery_ac Jun 4
Thank you to the @MacIntyre_ac Trust Board for releasing some funds for us to install Interactive White Boards in all our teaching spaces. These were put in last week and Erin was first to use them. https://t.co/swBHoYEPzA
@MATDiscovery_ac Jun 2
Sarah Daffern started her role as Office Manager. She was instrumental in ensuring our staff interviews ran smoothly, parents & carers received information and that we had everything we needed to start a school. Sarah is now a pivotal member of the Trust finance team. https://t.co/hR6dpBCK9l
@MATDiscovery_ac Jun 1
This quarantine has underscored an important truth that many educators have always known: We need each other. Nothing can replace human connection. Nothing can replace personal interactions. Nothing can replace relationships.
@MATDiscovery_ac May 30

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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

Anna Mullis

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Collette Clifford

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Emily Bott

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Chris Harlan-Marks

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Jo Robinson

Business Manager

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

Allan Grinsell

Teacher

Teaching and Learning Team

Amy Garnham

Receptionist/Administrator

Administration and Facilities Team

Andrea Sutton

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Andrew Sedman

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Ben Privett

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Brittany Harrison

Relief Teaching Assistant

Cathy King

Lead Teacher for Maths

Teaching and Learning Team

Chris Bannister

Relief Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Claire Greening

Vocational Learning Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Danielle Land

Teaching Assitant

Teaching and Learning Team

Danni Gee

Compassionate Schools Coach

Specialist Team

Dannie Harrison

Teaching Assistant

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