Complementary Services Berkshire 2019 – 2020 Increasing independence for adults with learning disabilitiesAre you, or someone you know an adult with special needs or learning disabilities aged 24 years and older, who lives in the Wokingham Borough Council area?Yes? Then Norwood’s Ravenswood centre in Crowthorne has a range of exciting courses and events just for you.With our courses, you’ll be able to meet new people in a caring environment and learn new skills. From arts and crafts, learning about nature, glass fusing and meeting the lovely horses at our stables, you will have a great time and learn new things to do.We offer life skills courses for all abilities, so whether you’re a beginner or skilled, we will give you the confidence and independence to enjoy what you want to do.The courses are complementary to Norwood’s existing highly experienced care services, so everyone who attends will be given the very best of support from our outstanding staff.We run courses though out the year, with different events taking place on different days so you can choose the best course to suit you.About Complementary ServicesNorwood’s Complementary Services department uses a learner-centred approach to enable and empower people.We tailor individual learning plans to work with each person.We identify people’s needs and support them to work towards their aspirations.Our courses are structured to make sure that we make the most of each learning opportunity and support people to develop skills they can use in everyday life.Embedded learningComplementary Services courses will support people to:develop and maintain foundation skills – Maths, English and ICTimprove communication and social skillsincrease confidence and self-esteemimprove self-awareness and awareness of othersimprove hand-to-eye co-ordinationincrease knowledge of personal health and wellbeingimprove ability to work as part of a groupincrease ability to follow instructions and improve problem-solving skillsdevelop and maintain practical living skillsmake choices and encourage independencedevelop understanding of health and safetylearn about and practice British values How to apply for a courseOnce you have decided which course to apply for, please complete an application form and return it to the address at the back of the programme.Read more Term datesAll our courses run for 28 weeks throughout the year during term time.Read more Multi-sensory ArtDesign and create sensory pieces of art which you can see, smell and touch.Read more Walk for HealthExplore country parks and places to walk in the local area while getting fit and making new friends.Read more Animal KingdomLearn about conservation and how we can protect animals in the wild.Read more The Art of NatureMake arts and crafts from natural materials using different techniques, including felt, papermaking and weaving.Read more Glass FusingExperience the exciting craft of glass fusing – designing, cutting and fusing glass into beautiful pieces.Read more Fused Glass WorkshopExplore your imagination and discover the exciting craft of glass fusing in this one-day workshop.Read more Ravenswood StablesThis half-day workshop will give you the chance to visit the Stables at Ravenswood and spend time with our horses.Read moreContact usPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneYour enquiry *Keep in touchYes, I would like to receive your monthly newsletterEmailSend Enquiry to Norwood
