community prospects
Bolton
We are taking measures to ensure that the wellbeing of all employees, students
and suppliers is paramount during this global pandemic. Official guidance from
WHO and PHE is being monitored to ensure compliance and appropriate responses.
All staff have been fully briefed with regard to appropriate practices to ensure
the spread of the virus is minimised. By maintaining rigorous cleanliness and
hygiene standards across all of our sites we aim to minimise the spread of the
virus. Full Risk Assessments have been adopted and we are working with
customers, families, carers and other third parties to ensure appropriate
management of our practices and procedures. Flexible, engaging and fully
supported vocational day provision for young adults 16-24 and adults 25+ with
mild to moderate learning difficulties/disabilities, brain injuries, autism
and/or mental health located in Great Barr and Tamworth. Since 1996 we have
recognised that adults who learn differently can enjoy increased independence,
improved wellbeing and greater life choices through our vocational learning
provision. The cut-backs in free education courses through colleges has
necessitated an alternative approach which led to the establishment of Community
Prospects. We felt that it was crucial that the continued funding changes should
not take away the significant progress that we had seen in 100’s of students
since 1996. Creating Bird Boxes For The Wildlife Trust "Creating bird boxes for
The Wildlife Trust" Enjoy practical learning without deadlines or difficult
workbooks "Designed, built and painted a large jenga puzzle for a special
school" Positive outcomes: We focus on encouraging learners to be more
independent by: Increasing confidence through success Turning a ‘can’t do’
attitude into ‘a can do’ belief Empowerment to make greater life choices
Fostering improved health and wellbeing Greater awareness of health and safety
Personal and social development Team building Interaction with the community
Learning through our Social Enterprises Help and Guidance in the Woodcraft
Workshop "Support and guidance in the Woodcraft Workshop" Projects available
include: Woodcraft Design and building bird boxes, bird tables, insect hotels,
and hedgehog houses Working with The Wildlife Trust to install bird boxes in key
breeding areas Craft and design Furniture restoration Car valeting Hospitality
and catering Horticulture These projects will be available through various
workshops depending on the location. Our promise: All learners will be supported
by our trained, caring and experienced staff who will ensure safe and
interactive environments. All staff are fully DBS checked and we operate clear
safeguarding and risk assessment policies and procedures. Delivered through:
Flexible vocational learning focussed on increasing employability, life and
social skills, as well as improving health and wellbeing Opportunities for
problem solving and decision making Available from 2 to 5 days per week
Practical, hands-on learning that is not academically demanding Learning in
bite-sized chunks within the workshops Practical learning with some work focused
activities and community interaction Person Centred learning focussed on the
learner’s needs, capabilities and aspirations No pressure, no deadlines, no
difficult workbooks