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Development is currently taking place at our base at Ashland house, Ince, which will provide a huge extension to our already spacious base and will increase the opportunities available to STEPScic attendees. The new roof looks fantastic and with internal works due to commence shortly we are excited for the upcoming completion. We would like to thank our landlords Think Ahead for their continued support.

Festivities have continued this week with a delicious Christmas themed lunch and gifts. Celebrations may have been delivered differently this year, but we have thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas activities, music and games and although we are apart it’s great to see us brought together by the magic of technology. Our attendees would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Our attendees have been busy with Christmas crafts, making a range of stunning decorations and Christmas themed biscuits. Homemade ornaments are fun to make and enhance creativity.  They look fantastic around our base and are getting everyone in the festive mood.

The last couple of months has seen our attendees fully involved in the development of our new garden area.  Supported by our experienced, qualified Joiner some of our attendees have produced the planters in our wood workshop, whilst others have filled them with soil and finally our gardening enthusiasts have planted them with a range of plants and deep root vegetables ready for the spring.  It’s fantastic to see each individual contributing to a larger project which creates meaningful outcomes for all involved.

Hannah and Katie have been working hard to develop their skills and knowledge in our on-site salon. Our training heads have enabled them to practice sectioning then winding hair onto rollers to create body and curl.  They are working with confidence whilst also demonstrating their knowledge of the basic structure of hair and the tools and products required. 

It’s with great pleasure that we celebrate the success of our attendees in their recent accredited learning achievements.  This year attendees have been successful in attaining through Open Awards Entry Level 3 Awards in ‘Independent Living’ and ‘Skills for Further Learning and Employment’, with outcomes in Building and Construction, Hairdressing, Vehicle Cleaning and Food and Drink Preparation.  Each learning journey starts with the creation of the attendees Flightpath.  Flightpath has been created by STEPScic to support each individual on a journey of achievement towards their primary goal or aspiration whether that be employment, independent living or personal development.  For some, accredited learning is part of that journey and we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each attendee for their hard work, commitment, positive attitudes and achievements as they make great strides towards their personal goals. We would like to thank Wigan Warriors RLFC, Liverpool Football Club, Professional Jockey Harrison Shaw and friends of STEPScic for their messages of congratulations of which the attendees were delighted to receive. 

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Our fully equipped wood workshop provides our attendees with simulated work experience in which they are able to learn real life work skills i.e. practical work and health and safety skills as well as transferable employment skills. Our staff are highly trained, not only in care but also in wood and industry. This makes for a unique environment which is highly beneficial for the attendee, enabling them to achieve fantastic outcomes whilst developing confidence in themselves and the workplace.

Our budding artists have demonstrated excellent blending techniques to create three-dimensional form in their colourful, mixed media flowers.  A huge congratulations to everyone, their hard work has paid off and the effects are stunning.

Pumpkins have inspired this week’s textile sessions with large and small fabric pumpkins being made.  It’s fantastic to see skill development in the use of the sewing machine as well as increasing confidence in textile techniques.  Some attendees have used their pumpkin creations in their Halloween floristry displays to stunning effect.  Our in-house activities are delivered by our highly skilled staff, providing a fantastic range of opportunity to enable our attendees to reach their potential.

Wow! Its fantastic to see our attendees using their photography skills and learning the Spanish language.  Delivered by our in-house Spanish teacher and with a focus on colours and rooms, they have captured everyday images and matched them to Spanish vocabulary. Bien hecho to everyone involved.