The Education Project
Origins and descriptions
The Leighton Education Project is a community based further education facility, funded by the Learning and Skills Council. It is for young adults aged 16 to 25 years with mild to moderate learning difficulties. It provides a bridge from adolescence to adulthood and enables them to make their own choices about the future.
With 12 students a year we are able to take a person-centred, holistic approach, enabling positive outcomes for individual students.
We do this by:
- Providing support for students to be able to travel and live independently
- Improving students' literacy, language and numeracy through practical activities
- Building learners' confidence to speak for themselves
- Offering work experience and progression onto colleges, training and work (paid or voluntary).
Structure of the Project
Learners attend the programme for two years from Monday to Thursday, 10.00am to 3.30pm, 39 weeks per year (we follow the Camden school term dates).
Elements in the course of study:
- Numeracy and Literacy
- Information Technology
- Cookery
- Independent travel
- Health and relationship education
- Work Experience
- Drama and Art
For further information please call 020 7424 1617 or email Jenny
or email Clare
Other information
Our annual Open Day is held in May. All are welcome to come and visit. Taster sessions are also available throughout the year. We will accept self referrals.
What people say about the Education Project
Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) Report, November 2006
The Education Project underwent inspection by the ALI and gained an overall grade of 2 which means that we are a good provider. To read the report please click here.
Comments from Students
"It feels like home"
"I enjoy doing my work experience"
Comments from Parents and Carers
"We can see the difference.he is growing in confidence and independence"
"The staff go that extra mile"
"Friendly and accommodating"
Comments from Professionals
".the project.provides her with excellent opportunities to develop her skills in interacting with others"
"My client's confidence has increased whilst attending.In particular through his work placement.he and his mother are more empowered at home by allowing him to be more independent""The.Project is a person-centred initiative that provides a vital service to young people with learning disabilities. I have referred service users to this service and have been amazed by the outcomes achieved; improved self-confidence, skill development and greater independence. The Leighton Project offers transformative experiences and works in partnership with people to realise their potential."
Rt Hon. Hilary Armstrong MP, Minister for Cabinet Office and Social Exclusion, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, July 2007
"I had the privilege of spending a few hours at the Elfrida Rathbone project recently. The positive and caring atmosphere created by staff was very impressive, clearly demonstrated in the great relationship between staff and clients. Projects like this that offer highly tailored services to vulnerable people are extremely important and I offer my wholehearted support and best wishes to everyone involved with Elfrida Rathbone."