Our Artsweek in June was rounded up nicely with a full day of music!  Thanks to the Friends of Doubletrees school, we welcomed Drums for Fun CIC, who delivered music workshops to all of our learners.   Drums for Fun provides sensory, therapeutic and energetic percussion experienc...

Willow, Maple and Cedar classes enjoyed a trip to the Keay Theatre last week to watch and perform in the Singing Hands Makaton choir.   Some of learners use Makaton as a communication tool, and took this opportunity to showcase and share their skills with others and learn some new skills...

We are very pleased to share with you that our school charity, The Friends of Doubletrees, have been successful with their bid for the Tesco Stronger Starts Blue Token Scheme.   The funding these blue tokens attract is dependent on Tesco customer support.  Let's invit...

Our learners and staff are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Silver Artsmark Award. Artsmark is the only creative quality standard for schools, accredited by Arts Council England. It supports them to develop and celebrate arts and cultural education across the whole curriculum, bringing l...

This week during work related learning, Maple class experienced a range of plants that have specific properties e.g. spiky holly, long grass...  Everyone was amazed by the large purple plant growing in the poly tunnel which had huge soft leaves! We finished off by ensuring all plants had a good...

The Skies We're Under - A podcast by parents of disabled children for parents of disabled children 'It's completely free, and provides weekly moments of reflection, humour, solace and practical tips. We're currently halfway through our third season so there are...