VIDEO: From College to Café Work!

Curtis Clark – Transitioning to Employment Curtis graduated EMA in 2023 and during his time with us pursued work experience in Hospitality while also showing a keen interest in Horticulture. Through his internal work experience at The Dovecote Café at our Moreton campus, along with an external placement at Shire Hall Museum Café, he built […]

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VIDEO: EMA Collaborations – WhitePepper

Students from both campuses recently attended a week-long course at WhitePepper Chef Academy & Cookery School as part of their hospitality training where they gained some new training from the expert team. Head of Education James Dunham said of the experience “This was a hugely rewarding collaboration for everyone involved. The students had the opportunity […]

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Congratulations Leavers 2023!

What a week it’s been at EMA! Enrichment continued, and both the Gillingham and Moreton campus held their student graduation ceremonies. Students (and staff) received awards, we said fond farewells to a few staff, and of course, our 2023 student leavers – and here’s just a little peek at the events! The days were full […]

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Education Advisory Committee – Volunteers Wanted

Are you passionate about improving the lives of young people aged between 16 and 25 with learning disabilities, and Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, in Dorset and the surrounding areas? Join us across two unique settings to help us with the exciting next steps on our journey of preparing young people for adulthood. We are […]

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Community First – Litter Picks

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 […]

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Shaftesbury in Bloom

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 […]

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Student Spotlight: Felix

New dish – no problem! Felix continues to impress during his first year at EMA. Last week he was tasked with trialling a breakfast dish for work experience. He prepared a sweet potato and onion rosti with spinach and poached egg. This was not something Felix had not done before, so for him to do […]

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Event Catering!

Students at Moreton have been spending time in their hospitality sessions producing batches of various cakes for the Dog Show event this Monday at The Walled Garden Moreton. They’ve also been learning about Natasha’s Law, and the proper method of packaging of cakes and ensuring all ingredients and allergens are labelled. Producing these cakes allowed […]

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Preparing for adulthood: Mock Interviews

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 […]

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Open Days – May 2023

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 […]

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