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Towering achievements
- Author:
- PARTON Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(6), November/December 2015, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Project Search helps young people in Blackpool with learning disabilities gain work experience and employment, and has enjoyed a high level of success thanks to its personalised approach. Each student on the project takes part in two months of college-based learning, before gaining experience in a variety of work placements sessions to find a suitable career. This article describes the development and some of the achievements of the Project, which is run by Blackpool Council, along with the Blackpool branch of learning disability Mencap, Blackpool and the Fylde College and three of the town's special schools. (Edited publisher abstract)
The heart of the matter
- Author:
- PARTON Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(3), May/June 2015, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Ridgeway, a supported living service for four young people with a range of physical and learning disabilities, was rated 'outstanding by the Care Quality Commission under the CQC's new inspection system. The article looks some of the factors that contribute to the success of the service which aims to put the people it supports at the heart of everything it does: supporting its residents to find employment; planning goals with residents and their families; matching staff and residents who have similar interests; involving residents in the induction of new staff. (Edited publisher abstract)