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Wiktoria, a Supported Intern, completed her first day in external placement last week.

Well done Wiktoria, keep up the excellent work.

On their last day of their residential, Step Up enjoyed a fish and chip lunch followed by a swimming session at a local pool.

The learners had great fun taking part in walking, skipping, jumping and running races in the pool as well as playing with the floats.

Step Up have started the last day of the local residential off in style with crumpets and croissants before completing their residential scrap books

On Day 4 of Step Up's local residential, our holiday goers enjoyed a trip to the cinema to watch Puss In Boots, followed by an all you can eat buffet at Pizza Hut. 🍕🍕🎬🎬

On their way back, they stopped off to get breakfast for tomorrow before watching a bit of High School Musical before home time.

Step Up have begun preparing for Mother's Day this week and have been busy making cards.

They have also made and designed their own bird boxes and learnt how to use a variety of common tools, including drills and screwdrivers.

March 16th is world Panda Day!

Famously found in China the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is black and white and most known for being big fans of bamboo. Believed to have been roaming the earth as early as 3 million years ago, they are the focus of a lot of conservation efforts. You may have seen in past news that they have been upgraded from ‘endangered’ to ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN which goes to show the importance of charity and conservation work.

Skills for Independence have enjoyed another session at BoxingFuturesUK and took part in circuits before stepping inside the ring and learning some new moves.

The learners are really enjoying these sessions and they help with their coordination, mobility and overall fitness.

On Day 3 of Step Up's residential, learners enjoyed a day at the beach!!

The tide was in all the way to the walkway but we managed to spend a little bit of time with our feet and paws on the sand before hitting the arcades, exploring the town and having a tasty, two-scoop ice cream.

Step Up have enjoyed having Therapy Dog Thistle in their class this half term and have LOVED playing with her during breaks and lunch. Learner's laughter and Thistle's excited barking can often be heard at these times and it is truly heartwarming.

To find out more about Thistle or to see how she can help you, please get in touch.

Step Up have enjoyed an afternoon of Kaspa's deserts and a spot of shopping as part of their "local residential".

Fun was had by all and it is safe to say that everyone has very full bellys!

Learners had a fab morning at Glo Golf Peterborough as part of their "local residential".

On Day 2 of Step Up's localised residential, they have enjoyed a morning breakfast of scrambled egg, bacon, sausages, baked beans, toast and hash browns.

Step Up have enjoyed their second boxing session with BoxingFuturesUK.

This week, they used the cardio wall and enjoyed competing against each other to see who could get the furthest - a big WELL DONE to one learner who reached level 47!!! WOW After their warm-up, learners learned some new boxing moves, completed circuits and tried out the punching bags.

This week in college, Step Up are taking part in their "localised residential", a fun week of team building and social skills!

Day 1 saw them hit the bowling alley, in the VIP lane of course, followed by McDonalds and shopping. The learners had an enjoyable time working together and supporting each other in the bowling.

Keep checking back to our socials each evening to find out what they have been up to during the day

Skills for Independence enjoyed a morning of travel training.

They took the bus to Yaxley to get used to being on transport for long periods of time before heading back to the town centre where they enjoyed some tasty treats in a local cafe and a wander around the shops.

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A massive thank you to the employers that attended our Careers Fair at JMC today as part of National Careers Week.

Our learners enjoyed chatting to you about their next steps and the career choices avaliable.

Skills for Independence enjoyed a lovely walk this week taking in the beautiful spring flowers that are starting to sprout. 🌷🌼🌺🌻

Skills for Independence have begun a three week boxing course with BoxingFuturesUK. They enjoyed a visit to their boxing gym and learned the basics of boxing. They also got to go in a boxing ring and learn some moves.

We can't wait to smash out a second week!

We are busy setting up for our learner Careers Fair tomorrow as part of National Careers Week.



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We are taking part in National Careers Week!

Lots of different activities planned through out the week in your lesson and not forgetting our Learner Careers Fair on Wednesday.

Skills for Independence have been fine tuning their life skills and independence by shopping for and making their own lunches at lunch time.

This week, they made tasty toasties.



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Our Catering learners had Steve Munkley from Grande Cuisine Academy in this week, inspiring them and telling them about the free online resources provided by the Academy.



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Safe Soulmates have their next social event on the 10th March. Details will be sent to you once you have booked your ticket.

The Step Up course focuses on building those crucial life skills and this week, learners have been busy shopping for and cooking their own lunches.

They enjoyed an independently made BBQ chicken toasties and a crunchie milkshake.



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Step Up got their cook on and baked up a tasty meal of spaghetti bolognaise, garlic bread and rocky road!

Step Up is all about developing those crucial life and independence skills and all learners are supported to be independent. Another great session Step Up - well done!



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Skills for Independence have got a "spring" in their step while getting creative making their spring themed display board.

They created funky flowers with their faces on and enjoyed learning about spring. 🌻🌺🌼🌷

Step Up have enjoyed spending time with Therapy Dog Thistle.

Thistle has welcomed hugs and cuddles from all learners, supported people and staff and LOVES spending time at college.

Dogs have an incredible healing power and an ability to help soothe and support even in the most difficult of times. If you would like to find out more about the work that Thistle does and get involved, please get in touch.



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Skills for Independence enjoyed an afternoon out in March town, picking up some new furniture for their college flat and exploring the local nature reserve.

We had a lovely time walking around the reserve and being in nature. 🌲🌳🍁🍂



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Skills for Independence enjoyed another trip to the hair salon at JMC to help build on those all important life and social skills.

Learners enjoyed a wait in the reception, a full hair wash, head massage, hair dry and style from the hairdressing learners.

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Step Up enjoyed a healthy walk with Therapy Dog Thistle around the local park.

Our learners in Jean Hunt regularly take part in healthy walks to help build muscle strength, social skills and spark the joy of nature.



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Skills for Independence continued their half term celebrations with a trip to McDonalds.
The learner's ordered their own food at the counter and enjoyed an afternoon of treats.

Skills for Independence celebrated the end of half term with a trip to Bowl Peterborough.

Each and every learner in SFI has improved so much over the last term and a half and they should all be so proud of what they have achieved.

The SEA group have had a busy morning, looking around at Rushden Lakes and also challenging themselves to do Rock climbing. 🧗‍♀️

Thank you for having us, we have had such a great day!

Thistle has been out and about visiting Day Opportunities.

Our motor vehicle learners have been busy this week giving the JMC minibus a wash.



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Skills for Independence celebrated pancake day with fresh, homemade, tasty pancakes!

They fried and flipped their own pancakes before adding ice cream, bananas, golden syrup and chocolate brownie M&M's for extra tastiness.



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📆 2 weeks today till our annual Careers Fair for learners, we have invited local employers and interested parties to attend.

If your a local company and would like to attend, please get in touch, it's not to late!



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