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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 purpose designed building is light and airy and helps our learners feel more relaxed as they go about their school day. Class size...

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Measure twice, cut once! Design students are making a workbench for some new powertools! #lifeskills https://t.co/WA1YEBzFbb
@MATDiscovery_ac Nov 26
It's wonderful to see colleagues supporting our young people and each other through whatever challenge the day brings. Working together really does change lives! #WellbeingWednesday #Compassion #Partnership https://t.co/o4lqyrXRrU
@MATDiscovery_ac Nov 24
Forest schools give our young people a safe place to learn some wonderful skills. Toasted marshmallows are a great source of comfort on these cold days! #Partnership #Ambition #ForestSchools @MATDiscovery_ac https://t.co/dhpF5pT6qe
@MATDiscovery_ac Nov 24
Passports of Kindness have gone to each class. Each contain a certificate, some stickers and a kindness notebook. The young people will be able to keep a reccord of all their kind acts throughout the week. #AntiBullyingWeek https://t.co/AecgxHFnIl
@MATDiscovery_ac Nov 16

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Discovery will reopen on Thursday 18th March 2021
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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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Emily Hopkins-Hayes

Executive Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Tony Leigh

Deputy Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Lauren Ault

Assistant Principal

Senior Leadership Team

Naomi Hurst

School Business Manager

Senior Leadership Team

Chris Harlan-Marks

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

Allan Grinsell

Teacher

Teaching and Learning Team

Amy Garnham

Data & Exams Officer

Administration and Facilities Team

Andrew Sedman

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Cathy King

Lead Teacher for Maths

Teaching and Learning Team

Claire Greening

Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Daniel Morris

Teacher of Science

Teaching and Learning Team

Danielle Land

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching and Learning Team

Danni Gee

Compassionate Schools Coach

Specialist Team

Dannie Harrison

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

Emily Meek

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