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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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  • 04/06/24

    Doubletrees School receives prestigious Artsmark Award!

    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...
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  • 21/05/24

    NHS 'Chat Health' Cornwall

    A quick and easy way for young people and parents / carers to contact Health Visitors and School Nurses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.  Advice lines Young people 11-19 Young people aged 11-19 poster Text 07312 263 096 Parents / carers of children 0-5 Parents / car...
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  • 21/05/24

    'The Skies We Are Under' - Free Parent Podcast

    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...
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  • 23/04/24

    Free Wellbeing Resources with Headstart Kernow

    MY BRILLIANT place to be ME! is a wellbeing resource for children in KS2 (8 - 11) in Cornwall. It has been created by Headstart Kernow to be a part of a Whole School approach to wellbeing; complement the Cornwall Belonging Strategy and; as a contribution to the Cornwall Council strategic priority...
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  • 17/04/24

    A Song for Autism Awareness Month

    A learner in our Maple class has recently appeared on the ITV news to promote a song that his Step-Dad and his colleague have collaborated, in support of Autism Awareness Month!  We are so very proud of our learner for helping to raise the profile of Autism in the community.  The...
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  • 27/03/24

    Easter Church Visit

    This week our Maple, Cedar and Willow classes went on a school trip to our local St Blazey Church.  Our learners had a good look around the Church and learnt all about the true meaning of Easter and what religion and diversity means to so many people.  Some of our parents attende...
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