Dear Dovecote School Followers,
With just 2 weeks to go until our Summer Eco Fair on Saturday June 21st, from 11am to 3pm would you be able to consider contributing the following items to make sure our event is a success?
💚 Good quality BOOKS for The Book Nook
💚 UNUSED ITEMS... for our terrific TOMBOLA
💚 EXPERIENCES & TREATS for our regular RAFFLE
Please pop your contributions in carrier bags and hand your bags of goodies into any of the team in Reception.
We look forward to seeing you all on the 21st June and huge thanks in advance for your support!
The Dovecote Family Support Committee
& All The Summer ECO Fair Volunteers
🐔 A HUGE thank you to Glastonbury Egg Company and Hybrid Hens for their incredibly generous donation of 21 point-of-lay hens!
We're thrilled to welcome these feathered friends to our school and can’t wait for our students and staff to meet them next week. This is such an exciting... opportunity for hands-on learning and connecting with nature—thank you for helping make it possible! 💛
#SchoolChickens #ThankYou #HandsOnLearning
💙 May is ARFID Awareness Month 💙
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a serious eating disorder, often affecting children with sensory sensitivities or neurodevelopmental differences. It goes far beyond "picky eating" and can have a significant impact on ...health, wellbeing, and family life.
To support understanding, we’ve created an informative poster for parents and carers to help raise awareness and signpost support.
Let’s keep the conversation going, raise awareness, and support every child’s journey with understanding, compassion, and care. 💛
Find out more here:
🔹 https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/
🔹 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/types/arfid/
🔹 https://emilyprogram.com/blog/warning-signs-and-support-child-with-arfid/
🔹 https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/arfid.html
🔹 https://bebodypositive.org.uk/resource/arfid-is-more-than-just-fussy-eating-how-to-offer-real-support/
🔹 https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/eating-disorders/avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder-arfid/
#ARFIDAwareness #SENsupport #Neurodiversity #EndTheStigma #BeUnderstanding
🎗️ NF1 Charity Day at Dovecote School 🎗️
Today, the Dovecote community proudly came together to support Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) — a condition that’s especially close to our hearts.
One of our incredible students, who lives with an NF1 diagnosis, leads this ...special day every year with passion, courage, and determination. Thanks to her amazing efforts and the generosity of our school community, she has raised over £70 this year! 💙
From green/blue-themed outfits and bake sales to informative activities and fundraising fun, today was a shining example of kindness, awareness, and unity.
We are so proud of her and of everyone who took part. Every pound raised helps fund vital research and support for those affected by NF1.
Thank you to everyone who donated, joined in, and helped make this such a meaningful day. 🌟
#NF1Awareness #DovecoteCares #ProudOfOurStudents #CharityDay #TogetherForChange
🌿🌞 Join Us for the Dovecote School Summer ECO Fair! 🌞🌿
The DFSC are excited to invite sustainable brands, local crafters, and green-minded businesses to take part in a fun-filled, educational, and environmentally friendly community event! 💚♻️
📧 To apply or find out ...more, email them at: dfsc@dovecoteschool.co.uk
Let’s come together to make a positive impact on our planet – we can’t wait to see you there! 🌎💚
#EcoFair #DovecoteSchool #SustainableLiving #GreenBusiness #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun
🌳 Exciting News! 🌳
Jason would like to introduce Redwood River School, a new specialist independent school designed to support young people with autism, anxiety, and associated needs. Their mission is to create a nurturing, therapeutic, and creative environment where students feel ...safe, supported, and inspired to learn at their own pace.
Set in the peaceful and picturesque Old Postern building on the Dartington Estate near Totnes in Devon, their school is surrounded by nature and rich educational heritage. The calming space and strong sense of community are integral to their approach, providing the perfect setting for growth and learning.
They’re aiming for their opening date in September 2025, but depending on the final stages of registration, this may move to January 2026.
If you think Redwood River School could be a good fit for your child, they’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to send Jason your child’s EHCP and any other relevant information, and this will allow them to begin understanding your child's profile.
For more details, or to discuss your child’s needs further, don’t hesitate to reach out:
📧 Jason: jasong@redwoodriverschool.com
#RedwoodRiverSchool #AutismSupport #AnxietySupport #InclusiveEducation #DevonSchools #SpecialistEducation #LearningAtYourOwnPace
WE ARE HIRING!
We are looking for dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic people who are ready to make a difference to our student’s lives. In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational students, as well as a great salary and hugely rewarding roles.
...Current vacancies:
• Deputy Headteacher
• Lower School Teacher
• HLTA
• Finance Assistant
• Live-in Caretaker
• Learning Support Assistants
Follow this link for more information:
https://dovecoteschool.co.uk/careers
🌟 A HUGE Thank You to Our Wonderful Dovecote Community! 🌟
Tracey is absolutely thrilled to share that we raised an incredible £1,785.72 at our Open Farm event on Wednesday for Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie UK!
A massive thank you to everyone who came along, ...supported us, and made it such a special day. Whether you donated a delicious cake, gave a raffle prize, helped set up or clear away, donated, or simply turned up with a smile – you made a difference.
We are so grateful for the generosity, time, and kindness that poured in from every corner of our community. You helped us create a truly lovely day full of laughter and joy.
We couldn’t have done it without you all.
📸 If you took any photos and are happy to share them, we’d love to see them! Please pop them in the comments below.
And finally, a huge thank you to Tracey for everything she did to bring this event together – your hard work, energy and heart made it all possible 💛
Thank you again for everything 💛
#DovecoteCommunity #StrongerTogether
