Our Canine Assisted Learning (CAL) therapy sessions are dedicated to improving the mental health, emotional wellbeing and literacy of young people through professional canine support.

At Addington Valley Academy, our CAL is delivered by Lisa and therapy dog Autumn.

Autumn and Lisa bring so much joy to our school, they support students with strategies for staying calm, reducing anxiety and some students like to read with Autumn.

Students enjoy stroking and playing with her – enhancing their love of dogs or simply overcoming any fears they may have.

Autumn the therapy dog with her mum Mable.

London Youth Games

Elizabeth class had a great day at the London Youth Games – Adapted Inspire Festival. They took part in a range of sports sessions including dance, hockey and basketball. Everyone joined in and enjoyed the experience.

Parent Workshop – PECs and Makaton

We hosted our first parental workshop of the academic year. It was great to see such high attendance and so many parents engaged in the PECs and Makaton session. For more information on our sessions visit addingtonvalley.org/parents/prospectus/

Thank you Dunelm Croydon

We are very grateful to Dunelm, Croydon branch for selecting our students to benefit from their ‘Delivering Joy’ Christmas campaign. The Christmas tree is now up in store, allowing customers the opportunity to spread the joy and donate gifts for …

Dance Workshop

On Wednesday, Wood and Explorers Classes collaborated with Second Hand Dance (@2_ndhanddance) on their newest dance performance. They enjoyed interacting with the dancers, practicing their gross motor skills and lots of new experiences. We are excited to have them back …

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London Youth Games

Parent Workshop – PECs and Makaton

Thank you Dunelm Croydon

Dance Workshop