Visual aids at the Gillingham campus

From lesson plans to enhancing learning, visual resources are utilised in so many ways at the Gillingham campus. In recent Maths Skills lessons, students were focusing on unitising — a key step toward using money independently. This helps students understand concepts like how one 2p coin is the same as two 1p coins, or how […]

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Students explore next steps with EMA social care

EMA students on the Preparation for Adulthood study programme have been making regular visits to the new EMA Social Care location in Dorchester town centre as they explore their future options for when they graduate from education. These visits give them a first-hand look at the facilities used by our current day opportunities attendees, allowing […]

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Gillingham: Three courses for the community

The training kitchen at Gillingham has been bustling with planning, prep, and stuffed peppers! Our students are working their way through three-course menus, which they’ll be serving at special community events here on campus after Easter. Each of them have designed their own menu, and are practising cooking not only their own creations but also […]

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EMA Open Days – March 2025

EMA Open Days – March 2025 Gillingham Campus – Wednesday 19th March 📍Gillingham, Common Mead Lane, Dorset Moreton Campus – Thursday 20th 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 […]

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Christmas collaborations and community spirit at EMA

December is a busy month at EMA with festive themed sessions and activities happening across both campuses that allow students to develop and utilise skill in diverse ways, with everything from planning, communication, hospitality skills, and crafts. Foodbank donations and Christmas fundraising Moreton Campus students have been exploring important topics such as poverty, hunger, and […]

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Adult Social Care – Open Day – 7th Jan 2025

We’re thrilled to announce the Open Day for our brand-new Day Opportunities Service in Dorchester! Date: Tuesday 7th January 2025 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Location: Trinity House, South Street, Dorchester This is a fantastic opportunity to: Tour our new facilities Learn about the services we offer Meet our dedicated team Discover how we support individuals […]

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Life after EMA – An update from Alice

Former EMA student Alice graduated in 2023 and continues to stay busy in the local community. Since June of 2024, Alice has been working at ODEON Cinemas! In this role she is applying many of the hospitality skills developed during her time at EMA, interacting with customers, scanning cinema tickets, and cleaning. She is working […]

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