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We want to assure you that we are continuously monitoring the situation daily. We are following all the government and local authority advise and are checking for daily updates. We have put some additional control measures in place to ensure the wellbeing of attendees, staff and visitors, therefore with these exceptions it is business as usual. All attendees have taken home a letter with more detailed information.

The last few months have seen some of our attendees working towards an ‘Entry Level 3 award in Vehicle Cleaning Skills’.  They have not only developed their car valeting and car washing skills but have also developed their knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace as well as determining their own personal skills and qualities.  A huge congratulations on their achievements to date, the qualification enables them to move closer towards achieving their primary goal of working washing and valeting vehicles.

To celebrate David’s 60th birthday we created a ‘Come dine with me’ experience in which we hosted a dinner party for David that included a delicious three course meal and entertainment from the very talented vocalist Michaela. Students from Landgate School joined us for this unique culinary experience which led to a great party atmosphere. A huge congratulations to David’s friends at STEPScic who worked hard to create the food and floral table decorations. Happy 60th birthday David, we all wish you a fantastic day.

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As part of the ‘Skills for Further Learning and Employment’ courses, attendees have determined skills and qualities that they are good at and chosen a couple that they would like to improve.  Paul has wanted to improve in the area of selling goods, therefore, to enable him to gain experience in this area a tuck shop has been created.   This has enabled Paul to engage with customers, explain cost and healthy options before making a sale and taking payment.  Paul’s confidence in selling has developed and he has demonstrated excellent customer service skills.  A huge congratulations to Paul for his success in this area.

‘Around the World in 80 Days’ is the theme as our Photographers start in France. Our attendees were introduced to composition, taking mouth-watering shots of French food before sampling their subject matter.  The Photographers went on to create amazing effects with the green screen, transporting each other to France using the computer software, with fantastic results.

It’s always a pleasure to welcome Oakfield School and College students to Ashland House. Students have enjoyed taking part in a variety of activities including sport, art, hair and beauty, whilst also enjoying our recreational activities of gaming and darts. Some students have even taken advantage of our onsite salon to have their own hair styled and cut. It was fantastic to receive such positive feedback ‘students had an amazing time’, ‘A really lovely relaxing environment’. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with you and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

Impressive work has been taking place in our textile sessions.  Attendees have worked hard on their latest project, developing their skills in cutting, sewing and knotting fabric to create stunning cushions with a Valentines theme.  Well done to everyone, a fantastic achievement!

Landgate School were the perfect dinner party hosts today as they hosted their very own ‘Come Dine With Me’.  A scrumptious lunch of chicken curry and rice and chocolate cake was polished off by Landgate students and our attendees before enjoying a sensory experience. We would like to thank Landgate school for inviting us to their ‘Come Dine With Me’ and we are looking forward to hosting the event in the next couple of weeks.

‘Flightpath – A Level of leaning to suit the individual’, has been created by STEPScic to enable attendees to work towards their primary goal or aspiration whether that be work, independant living or personal development.   It’s fantastic to see our attendees progressing along their individual journey at our wood workshop.  A real-life work experience enables our attendees to develop their personal and employment skills whilst developing their knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.  Several of our attendees are working towards Entry Level 3 in Skills for Further Learning and Employment whilst others are working towards their own personal targets.  We are very proud of our attendees and the progress that they are making.