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THE FOXES
ACADEMY.
Foxes Academy is an independent specialist college and training hotel for young
adults with learning disabilities, where hospitality training is delivered in a ‘real’
working environment. It is open to the public, specialising in catering and culinary
skills, allowing independent development as well as allowing individuals to enter
employment. They also provide courses for the individuals to gain their necessary
qualifications for work such as their NVQ and Culinary Skills certificate.
Figure 25. Figure 26.
Figure 28.
The courses that is offered at Foxes Academy enables their learners to not
only to achieve nationally recognised qualifications that will help them gain
employment, but most importantly promote independent living skills that will
help them to lead a rich, fulfilling life. They develop a personalised, holistic
programme for each individual with a clear roadmap of progression and strive
for excellence in all that they do. At Foxes Academy, ensuring outstanding results
for their learners is their main goal in every aspect of their learning programmes.
NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY,
CAFE AUTISAN.
Figure 27.
Café Autisan provides an innovative environment for people on the autism spectrum to expand
their skills and build self-esteem and confidence. They support several autistic people to work
in the café, preparing and selling coffee, afternoon tea, cakes and sandwiches. Each person Cafe
Autisan supports has the opportunity to complete an NVQ in catering and hospitality and
achieve other recognised work-based qualifications including ASDAN. Gaining essential interview
experience and developing their skill base will help young adults learn transferable skills that will
help contribute to brighter employment prospects.
“It feels good to be involved in the working
world and to be part of such a positive team.
This has helped me to make friends and
increase my independence.”
- Martin, an autistic adult volunteering at the café.
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