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.
Latest news
Updates from across our eight centres. News, current vacancies and upcoming events.
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.
CPD Training Investor
Recognised by The CPD Certification Service for our ongoing investment in staff training and development.
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.
Initial enquiry
Email will@discoveryeducationcentre.co.uk or call 07304 040876.
Suitability check
We match the young person to the right centre based on age, key stage, EHCP and need.
Funding agreed
We support the commissioning step and any paperwork required.
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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