Who is the course aimed at?

Staffordshire residents aged 19+ recovering from poor mental health, typically anxiety and depression. The course aims to improve confidence and self-esteem through taking part in a wide variety of practical activities. Learners will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities such as gardening, woodwork, metal work and crafting developing key transferable skills to the home or future volunteering or employment opportunities.

Learners on the course will have the opportunity to share and collaborate with others on the course to make a range of items, some of which may be sold at events. Developing wider skills such as maths, English and digital aims to improve self-confidence and key skills that supports progression such as volunteering or employment.

Entry Requirements

Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to support their wellbeing, are experiencing or recovering from mental ill health or people who are unemployed and would like to re-engage with learning. Learners need to be able to set and monitor their own learning goals and objectives and complete an enrolment form and course documentation unaided.

Course Content

Seasonal learning activities to help wellness and wellbeing. This includes cookery, crafts, woodwork, countryside skills, animal care, horticulture, floristry.

Learning methods

Practical tasks, discussion, shared reading and individual learning plans that track personal development and progress.

Learner Support

From the start we will work with you to identify what support you may need. This may be reading, writing or practical skills. We also offer IT support if you need a little assistance in getting more out of your computer, phone or tablet. The staff and volunteers are all there to support you.

Learner Assessments

Learners will have an initial assessment via a phone call or face to face meeting as an introduction to the course and to establish needs. Ongoing feedback from tutors and assessing task completion and development.

Course Materials

All materials are provided free of charge.

What can learner do next/progress onto?

Learners can progress onto other STEM courses, volunteering, further learning or employment.

Dates, locations and Times

East Staffordshire

07/01/2025 – 11/02/2025, Tuesdays, 10.15am-3.15pm

and 25/02/2025 – 01/04/2025, Tuesdays, 10.15am-3.15pm at:

Chapel on the Hill, Somersal Herbert. DE6 5PE

Staffordshire Moorlands

07/01/2025 – 11/02/2025, Tuesdays, 10.15am-3.15pm

and 25/02/2025 – 01/04/2025, Tuesdays, 10.15am-3.15pm at:

John Hall Wellness Garden, Fowlchurch Road, Leek ST13 6BH

Are there any fees?

There are no course fees

Who delivers this course?

Growing Rural Enterprise Ltd

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

Email: info@growingruralenterprise.co.uk

Telephone: Julie Bointon on 07971666474