Course Details

Course Description

Medway Adult Education and Medway Council are proud to offer local residents with learning difficulties and disabilities our Supported Learning programme, which provides a range of creative and practical subjects. We aim to empower our learners, with appropriate challenge and stimulation to build confidence and contribute to them leading fuller lives, including more engagement in the community and helping independence.

It is possible to start courses throughout the year, and pro-rata payment options are available. So if you see a course has already started and there are spaces on there then it will be possible to join.

Every course has a Learning Support Assistant, working with the tutor.
This course aims to allow learners to develop basic gardening skills and knowledge

Open What will I learn on this course?

Courses will take place in our fully accessible classroom as well as outside. You will learn about planting, growing and ongoing garden care as well as other relevant topics such as weather, environment, birds and insects.
We have accessible raised planters so those with limited physical ability can fully participate in practical tasks.

Learners will:
1. Demonstrate a good understanding of working safely tools and equipment.
2. Research and prepare at least one type of plant from seed.
3. Research and prepare for at least one group planting project.
4. Develop skills and knowledge about the environment and work on at least 2 nature related projects.

Open Is this course suitable for me?

This course is suitable for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.
Learners must be able to follow instructions and be ready to work as part of a group and individually.

A pre course assessment / meeting will be needed for new learners to establish their best starting point and what support we can provide. Please call 01634 338400 and ask to book a Supported Learning pre-course meeting/ assessment.

Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?

You will need to have had an interview previously and a chat with the curriculum team before you join this class to make sure the class is suitable for you.

If you wish to have a carer or communication worker present in the classroom, then that will be fine but we will need to know in advance to ensure there will be enough space for everyone in the classroom.

If you wear glasses, please remember to bring them with you.

You will be expected to take part in helping to clean up after yourself as this is an important part of being a part of the gardening group and working independently as well as following health and safety practices.
You and your carer (if applicable) will need to be suitably dressed for outdoors and gardening and wear closed toe shoes.

You will need to be able listen to your tutor and follow instructions about health and safety.

Open Will there be additional costs?

Open What could I go on to do after this course?

Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related courses available.

If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
If you need further advice, please telephone 01634 338400.

Open What is the attendance policy?

In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know.

24/06/2024

Monday

10:00

12:00

2.00 hrs per session

30 session(s)

399.00

Rochester Adult Education Centre

Url

https://www.google.com/maps/search/?q=Rochester Adult Education Centre+Eastgate+ROCHESTER+ME1+1EW

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Planting and Growing - Supported Learning