Another successful litter pick in Dorchester! Moreton Students Anna and Maisie did an amazing job this morning. Members of the public were praising them for their hard work and they both remained focused on the task at hand. They walked around the town and then through the walkways to find the rubbish, doing what they […]
Thorngrove Garden Centre has provided planters for Shaftesbury in Bloom for many years now, but this year was the first time the EMA students and service users really got stuck in and took the lead on the project, and we could not have been happier with the results. The planters took pride […]
This week, EMA students have been doing mock job interviews. These provide an opportunity to practice interview skills and gain valuable experience in a formal setting. By simulating a real interview scenario, they can become more comfortable with the process, gain familiarity with common questions, self-assess and improve their responses, and refine their overall performance […]
We’re delighted to confirm dates for our next Employ My Ability Open Days. Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th May Visit our campuses in Moreton and Gillingham for a first-hand look at the opportunities we offer young people with SEND Both campuses will be offering guided tours, so please get in touch to book your slot […]
We’re rounding off our National Careers Week content with a spotlight on EMA Marketing and Video Assistant, George Brind. George is a former student of Employ My Ability who showed such enthusiasm for making videos during his studies, that he eventually became a member of staff after he graduated, and continues to assist our marketing […]
Giving more insight for National Careers Week, Simon Chapman, Work Experience and Next Steps Coordinator here at EMA, talks about the importance of work experience, and the benefits it gives both students, and the employers. “I’ve been at EMA since September 2016 and the time has really flown! A large part of my role is […]
Spring approaches in 2023, and our relationships with employers across Dorset continues to grow as we seek new opportunities and environments for our students to complete their work experience placements. It’s a hugely beneficial programme which allows them to not only grow confidence and meet new people, it also means they can apply skills they’ve […]
The students are heading off to enjoy a well deserved break after a brilliant enrichment week and Christmas lunches at both sites. For enrichment here’s just a little look at what we’ve been up to! Students took Science and History trips to Science Zone in Boscombe, experiencing the planetarium, learning about space, doing dry ice […]
External work experience is integral to the continued development and success of our young people in their Preparation for Adulthood (PfA), the and completion of their studies here at EMA. Building strong partnerships with employers is a huge part of this, and it’s always rewarding when we find businesses who can welcome multiple students, display […]
EMA’s Bradley Kendrick recently contributed to the Natspec Quality Times and gave some insight to his role at EMA and what he learnt from completing the Natspec SEND Leadership Programme. Lifted Directly from Quality Times – Issue 7. “Bradley Kendrick, Senior Tutor at Employ My Ability, explains how the learning he has taken from the […]
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