“we are a vibrant and inclusive community where potential is nurtured, and futures are built.”
– EMA Head of Education, James Dunham
EMA Open Days – May 2025
Gillingham Campus – Tuesday 20th May
📍Gillingham, Common Mead Lane, Dorset
Moreton Campus – Thursday 22nd March
📍The Walled Garden, Moreton Dorchester, Dorset
Students, parents, carers, and schools all welcome! Stop by for a guided tour of our unique campuses in Dorset, meet with staff, get a first-hand look at our diverse facilities and discover all the opportunities we offer young people with SEND as we look to help them find their future.
New Courses for 2024/25
Accredited Animal Care Qualification
We’re excited to be launching a brand-new Animal Care course at our Moreton campus here in Dorset, and we’re accepting applications now.
This is the perfect course for a young person aged 16–24 who may be exploring their path into the animal care industry, with aspirations for a job working closely with animals.
Hospitality Courses in collaboration with The CTH
Our range of hospitality courses in collaboration with The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality are available now. With both classroom and real world hospitality settings in the form of our café open to the public, and state of the art training kitchen at Moreton, our unique environments are proven to help build confidence, skills, and support students on the journey to independence and a career.
Supported Internships – Available now
EMA Supported Internships are a practical way to develop your skills in our unique environments. Reach out for more information on how they can help you find your future and equip you for employment.
With sites in Gillingham and Moreton, Employ My Ability provides a unique environment of hospitality, land based skills and retail facilities that help students with learning disabilities and Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) develop vital skills, expertise and confidence. We offer strong vocational qualifications alongside real, hands-on work experience which enables our students to leave us with a clear pathway into employment within the local community.
An amazing package...
“I would definitely recommend EMA to other parents that are looking for an amazing package for their young adult. My son has grown up and achieved so much in the short time that he has been there. I am looking forward to the future. He loves the responsibility that he has been given and thrives on the friendships that he has made. He is becoming a confident young man willing to try new things.” – Vikki, Student Parent
Nothing is too much trouble...
“I have found EMA fantastic. Always someone there to help you if you need help. You keep us well informed on what is happening and how the student is doing. Helping my son to find work experience and how you sorted it all out for us. Nothing is too much trouble. I would highly recommend EMA to anyone. My son loves EMA. All the staff are so friendly and helpful. Great learning place, especially with the cafe on site at Moreton. Overall an amazing college to go to.” – Anette, Student Parent
EMA made a significant difference...
“EMA offers a secure, educational, and professional setting for our daughter. The staff supports her in exploring new opportunities and reaching her potential. She is learning skills that will help her in her personal life and possibly enable her to obtain a volunteer role in the future. EMA were very supportive in helping us to persuade Dorset Council that it is vital for our daughter to stay in education. Their guidance and advocacy made a significant difference in ensuring she could continue to benefit from the specialised programs and environment that EMA offers.
I highly recommend EMA to anyone seeking a specialist college for their child. The College and its staff are dedicated, approachable, and supportive in addressing the unique requirements of their students.” – Gabi, Student Parent
Our campus prospectuses provide an in-depth look at the services we offer at EMA.
EMA also has its own Adult Social Care provision with supported living and day opportunities, offering locations in Moreton, Dorchester, and Gillingham North Dorset. This shared environment between our students and service users creates some of most diverse and unique locations in Dorset to serve and support young people and adults. In 2025 we opened a brand new Day Opportunities location in Dorchester, and EMA Social Care now has its own dedicated website. Click below to visit!
Our Blog
Apr 15, 2025
Al Brady Inspires Students at Moreton Campus
Feb 20, 2025
EMA at Careers and Apprenticeship Show – March 18th
Feb 19, 2025
Baking cakes, and boosting confidence at Moreton
Find useful dates, information, and news from around EMA on our blog. If you’re not on social media, this is a great resource for all our important updates!
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