Who is the course aimed at?
Designed for learners who want to improve confidence, wellbeing and self-esteem while making a positive contribution to their community. Take part in a range of community projects, develop new skills, meet others and gain experience that can support progression into volunteering and further opportunities.
Entry requirements
Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to support their wellbeing, are experiencing or recovering from mental ill health or people who are unemployed and would like to re-engage with learning.
Course content
You will learn a range of practical skills such as gardening techniques and woodwork to help support local community projects whilst developing the skills to support or teach others. Learners will have access to a community venue where skills can be put into practice and provide an environment that residents can access and enjoy. Learners will be supported to access progression opportunities into volunteering with further volunteering training or signposting to other partners in Staffordshire.
Learning methods
Practical tasks, discussion, shared reading and individual learning plans that track personal development and progress.
Learning support
Learners will have an initial assessment via a phone call or face to face meeting as an introduction to the course and to establish needs.
Course assessments
Informal assessment which involves discussions with the learner and completion of individual learner records.
Learning materials
All materials are supplied.
What can learner’s do next/progress onto?
Learners can progress onto STEM courses, volunteering, further learning or employment.
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Staffordshire Care Farming
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
This course is referral only please contact the provider for further details
Contact: Amy Shaw
Website: Wellies Project Website
Email:office@growingruralenterprise.co.uk
Tel: 07971666474
