Award-winning alternative provision across Bristol.

Eight specialist centres for young people from Year 1 through to Post 16, with Pearson-approved BTEC qualifications, EHCP-aligned planning and termly progress reporting.

Discovery at a glance

A snapshot of what we offer to schools and local authorities making a referral.

8
Centres
5–19
Ages served
4
BTEC subjects
EHCP
aligned planning

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Inside the classroom

A short look at one of our small-group teaching sessions.

Recognised for quality

Best Alternative Education Provider 2024

South West — SME News Awards.

Global Recognition Award 2024

For tailored education and innovative teaching environments.

Pearson BTEC approved

Approved to deliver BTEC across Construction, Vocational Studies, Hospitality & Home Cooking and Sport.

Quality and assurance

We work hand-in-glove with referring schools so commissioners have confidence in the placement.

OFSTED-ready

We have been involved in many OFSTED deep dives. Our curriculum, care, policies and procedures are designed to stand up to the "so what" approach.

Termly reporting

Termly target sheets, termly summary forms, safeguarding paperwork and attendance at annual reviews.

SEMH specialists

Goals designed by our SEMH-specialist qualified teachers, drawn from existing EHCPs and information from any other agencies involved.

Trained staff

All staff have at minimum: First Aid at Work, full DBS, Safeguarding level 2, Food Hygiene level 2, Fire Safety, Equality & Diversity and PREVENT training.

Post 16 BTEC qualifications

Specially designed by our qualified teachers alongside Pearson, delivered at our Post 16 training sites with smaller groups, a 1-2-1 key worker, transport and learning materials.

Construction

Level 1 Introductory in Construction, Functional Skills English & Maths, First Aid, CSCS Card, CITB HS&E test, live site visits with local contractors. Delivered at the Avonmouth site.

Vocational Studies

Pre-vocational Studies, Functional Skills English & Maths, First Aid. For students still exploring options or catching up on English and Maths.

Hospitality & Home Cooking

BTEC Hospitality and Tourism, Home Cooking levels 1 and 2, First Aid, Food Hygiene level 2, Allergen Awareness, HACCP level 2. Delivered at our cafe, The Hideaway.

Sport

BTEC Sport level 1, FA Playmaker, England Rugby tag, 1st 4 Sport coaching, SAQ certificate, Sports Leader, First Aid. Delivered at The Dug-Out.

Referral process

Quick and clear. Here's what happens when you make a referral.

1

Initial enquiry

Email will@discoveryeducationcentre.co.uk or call 07304 040876.

2

Suitability check

We match the young person to the right centre based on age, key stage, EHCP and need.

3

Funding agreed

We support the commissioning step and any paperwork required.

4

Onboarding

Targets agreed, transport sorted where needed, parents and school kept in the loop.

Make a referral

Download the Student Referral Form, or get in touch directly.

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