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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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  • 10/07/24

    Cornwall 'Space' Holiday Activities

    Services that support disabled young people to access their local community and have fun can make a real difference to them   Fun Holiday Activity Days for disabled children and young people Action for Children Cornwall SPACE is a Cornwall Council funded service providing Holi...
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  • 10/07/24

    Time 2 Move Holiday Programme

    The Time2Move Holiday Programme will offer fun physical activities, games and wider activities plus a meal for all children.  Activities will be taking place across the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays. All children aged 5 to 16 are welcome to attend and it is completely funded...
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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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  • 08/07/24

    Free Local Wellbeing Activities August/September 2024

         
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  • 27/06/24

    Doubletrees Family Engagement Session 16.09.24. Bridging & Ready to Learn class parents.

    Come and join us for our next family engagement session on the 16th September 2024 at 10:00 am. Please see details below, which is for our Bridging to Learn and Ready to Learn classes.  Places must be booked, so please contact Michelle if you wish to attend - msandham@doubletrees.org.uk...
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  • 26/06/24

    Your Child's Future Event 10.10.24

    All parents are welcome to come along and find out more about post-16 support, education, training and career opportunities.  Book your place with Michelle msandham@doubletrees.org.uk. 
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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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