Supporting our community

Supported Learners Help to Open New Care Home

ACL Supported Learning learners have been working hard to support a new care home opening in Weeley.

Mill Lane is a four-bedroom, single storey residential service. It has been co-produced to meet the needs of young people aged 18-25, with Autism and complex needs, embarking on their journey to independence.

A number of our classes have worked in partnership to design a new care home opening in Weeley, they took part in Teams meetings, created mood boards, look after the grounds and garden, and the art class is designing some art work for display in the home. Sarah a registered Manager at Weeley Care Home said “the work that has been completed

with all those involved within and outside the organisation especially the work undertaken with individuals with lived experience, just blows my mind.”

Our Supported Learning students continue to support the community, young and old. We look forward to seeing more of the work that is completed!

Jaz, Learner

I enjoyed doing the research for the sensory wall, finding different sensory equipment that they could use and designing the sensory garden.

Mia, Learner

Our Support Learning provision is at the heart of the community, providing employment and learning opportunities to those with disabilities and learning difficulties.

To see all the fantastic courses and opportunities we offer, please visit our website. You can also pick up a 2021-22 ACL Supported Learning Brochure at your local ACL centre or library. www.aclessex.com/supported-learning