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  • 10/10/24

    Doubletrees Supports Mental Health Awareness Day

    Redwood class took some time out of our schedule to visit the sensory garden. We enjoyed the fresh air and the calmness it brought to us. Positive mental health is so important in our daily lives and taking a moment like this supports our well-being. We enjoyed trying out the outdoor gym equipmen...
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  • 10/10/24

    Harvest Festival

    Our school Discovery Pathway had a harvest assembly led by Dan from the Salvation Army.  We brought in all of our food donations that we had been collecting, so that he could take it to St Austell food bank to help lots of families who may need it.  He spoke to us about Harvest, and a...
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  • 09/10/24

    Doubletrees Bowling Tournament!

    Some of Maple class attended a special bowling event at Ozzell Bowl, to represent Doubletrees School along with some other SEN schools in the area. Everyone worked so well as a team, and we came away with some fabulous medals for participating.  WELL DONE!!
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  • 07/10/24

    Visit from Cornwall Fire & Rescue

    Maple class had some very exciting visitors this week! The fire crew from St Austell fire station brought their fire engine and some equipment to show the discovery pathway, during an assembly about fire safety.  Afterwards, everyone had the opportunity to have a look at the...
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  • 01/10/24

    Doubletrees Student Council Meeting

    This week our Student Council enjoyed a visit from Chris from the Mencap charity.  Chris attended the meeting to obtain the views of our learners about what activities they would like to see available in the local community.  The data collected will be fed back to the 'Our Ac...
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  • 18/07/24

    Duke of Edinburgh Awards!

    Cherry Class had an incredible two days completing their Duke of Edinburgh expedition in July.  They explored the biodiversity of plant life, collected litter around the local area and created art work from plant life. They also problem solved how to build a shelter, used maps to follow a...
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  • 08/07/24

    SEND 'Navigators' SEND Support Services

    Three ‘navigators’ have been employed at Cornwall Council to act as a first point of contact for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It can be a daunting prospect for any parent or carer who thinks their child might need additional help, which...
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  • 24/06/24

    Celebrating Arts Week 2024

    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...
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  • 20/06/24

    Sports Day(s) 2024

    All of our classes really enjoyed our June 2024 Sports Day(s).  The weather was really kind to us, and we made full use of our outdoor spaces and the cricket field for lots of games and sensory delight.  We would like to thank all the parents and carers that attended the events and joined...
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  • 18/06/24

    Visit to the Keay Theatre

    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...
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  • 13/06/24

    Free Parental Support App 'Hibi'

    Simplify & centralise your child's care with the HiBi App!   Our mission For every family caring for a child to have the support they need. We support families with children who are neurodivergent, have physical disabilities, rare diseases, and a range of o...
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  • 11/06/24

    Supporting Child Safety Week

    Our learners have supported Child Safety Week in classes, by learning all about dangers and dangerous situations.  We have discussed how we keep ourselves, and each other safe through our actions and our choices.  We have attached a Parent Pack below to support children and their f...
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