Looking After Yourself - A Better Me

Promote positive health and wellbeing. This course is based around animals, cooking, nature, gardening, woodworking and creative rural crafts with lots of practical learning activities and ways to promote independence.

Venue
Upper Moreton Farm
Bishton Lane
Wolseley Bridge
Stafford
ST17 0XD
United Kingdom
location
Where to find us Address

Upper Moreton Farm
Bishton Lane
Wolseley Bridge
Stafford
ST17 0XD
United Kingdom

Opening times

01/06/2026 to 06/07/2026   

10.00AM to 03.00PM  

Mondays
 

Entry requirements

No prior knowledge or experience is required but an interest in self wellbeing and healthy lifestyles will be an advantage. Potential learners must be willing to commit to all course sessions and be willing to work towards learning aims and complete a learner journal. Learning support is available throughout your course if required.

Course Content

Look at the choices available to maintaining beneficial changes to enjoying a healthy lifestyle – learn about what is a healthy diet, maintaining good hydration, keeping physical active, the importance of good personal hygiene, ensuring you get enough sleep to improving your health. The course offers practical activities to supporting these lifestyle changes involving cooking, walking, gardening, animals and much more.

Learning methods

Face to face learning in a classroom or outdoor learning environment, using a variety of user-friendly learning styles and activities.
 

Learning materials

Learners should come dressed appropriately for both indoor and outdoor activities, including comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for movement and outdoor sessions. All other materials, including resources for group activities on sleep hygiene, healthy eating, exercise, and wellbeing, will be provided.
 

Learner Support

You will receive full support throughout the course, including guidance from tutors, access to learning resources, and regular feedback on your progress. Tutors will provide advice and encouragement during group activities and practical sessions, helping you build confidence and develop new skills. Additional support is available if needed, ensuring you can fully participate, ask questions, and feel supported at every stage of your learning journey.
 

Course Assessments

You will be assessed through participation in practical activities, group discussions, and personal reflection exercises. Assessment methods include observation, tutor feedback, and contributions to discussions. By the end of the course, you will reflect on your progress, wellbeing, and the strategies you have learned to support sleep, healthy eating, exercise, and self-care in your everyday life.
 

What can learners do next/progress onto?

Learners can progress onto further courses for the new academic year 2026 - 27.  They may also be supported to access the Staffordshire Brokerage Service, linking them to the Open Door programme or the Connect to Work programme to explore work experience, volunteering, training, and employment opportunities.
 

Are there any fees?

There are no fees for this course

Who delivers this course?

Upper Moreton rural activities

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

Terry Moy

Upper Moreton rural activities

office@uppermoretonfarm.co.uk 

07814 237211