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Foxes learners flying high
Doncaster College for the Deaf
Learners from Foxes Academy recently presented Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance with a cheque for £1333. The money was raised through the sale of calendars.
Doncaster College for the Deaf currently has places available for learners who are deaf, hearing impaired or who have additional communication difficulties.
Tutor Trudy Small said that “Learners coordinated every stage of the project from designing the layout, to photos and sales. The experience developed their team working skills and awareness of local community charities.” During the visit to the airbase in Henstridge, Somerset, the crew showed learners the helicopter and explained how their contribution will be used. Learner Samantha Travers said: “I am happy that the money we raised will save someone’s life.”
The College specialises in high-quality, innovative foundation and personal learning programmes, designed to provide learners with exactly what they need at the time they need it. Using total communication, the College offers an extended curriculum which is highly supportive and person-centred. Learners can develop their identity and feel they belong to a supportive community with a shared language and culture. To arrange a visit, call: 01302 386 700, email: marketing@ddt-deaf.org.uk or visit: www.deaf-trust.co.uk
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Helping young people and their parents learn more about ASD PEGASUS is for young people aged nine to 14 with ASD who attend mainstream school and their parents. It runs for six weeks at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and sessions last 1.5 hours. There are separate groups for children and parents and it is free of charge. As PEGASUS is new, children who come to PEGASUS need to be compared with those who don’t. This means that families who get involved in the study have a 50:50 chance of being invited to PEGASUS groups. Contact Dr Kate Gordon: 020 7405 9200 ext. 1436 or: kate.gordon@gosh.nhs.uk
Ofsted rate Henshaws’ care, guidance and support “outstanding”
Printshop for schools
Henshaws College was inspected by Ofsted in November and judged to be good with outstanding aspects in the areas of care, guidance and support to students, and in the use of access technology for learners.
The School Printshop offers an unrivalled print related product range for all schools in the UK. Areas covered include all administration, visitor and pupil management, praise products, clothing and an enormous choice of fundraisers and gifts. Using digital print technology, the company can offer short runs of products that would historically have been unrealistic due to the costs involved. The site has been welcomed as a tremendous resource for all teachers and managers, offering not just very competitive pricing to help you to promote your school, but also an innovative platform for new ideas for fundraising. www.theschoolprintshop.co.uk
Ofsted stated that “Learners make good progress in developing independent living skills, such as meal preparation and household tasks, and in the extent to which they can carry out personal care tasks for themselves… They make excellent gains in their personal health and fitness.” Inspectors also reported that learners enjoy attending college, develop good vocational skills and that a high proportion gain accredited qualifications. www.henshaws.org.uk
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