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🐷 Meet Clover – a much-loved member of the Acacia School communityFor more than a decade, Clover has been part of everyd...
15/10/2026

🐷 Meet Clover – a much-loved member of the Acacia School community

For more than a decade, Clover has been part of everyday life at Acacia School. Now 13, she arrived at the farm as a piglet alongside her two sisters, and as the runt of the litter, she was always the smallest of the three.

After her sisters passed away, Clover became increasingly fond of human company – and she has been thriving at Acacia ever since 💚

These days, Clover is anything but shy! She loves a cuddle, enjoys spending time with the young people and staff, and is known for making friends and generally doing exactly what she wants.

She's also been trained to sit and give her hoof, and apparently has a bit of a reputation for “flirting with the builders”!

But behind all of those quirks is a very special part of the Acacia community. Animals play an important role in life at the school, creating opportunities for young people to develop confidence, communication, social and practical skills through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

And now, Clover is helping to inspire a new chapter at Acacia...

💚 Find out more about Clover and why she is so loved in our latest story: https://www.kisimul.co.uk/meet-clover/

A successful transition is about more than moving home.When Chris moved from An Caladh House to The Old Elms after 19 ye...
13/10/2026

A successful transition is about more than moving home.

When Chris moved from An Caladh House to The Old Elms after 19 years, the teams at both services worked closely together to make sure one thing didn’t change – the important relationships that had been part of his life for so long.

Chris has been friends with Chris F for nearly 25 years, so maintaining that friendship was an important part of planning his move from residential care into supported living.

Through thoughtful transition planning, personalised social stories and ongoing communication between the two services, the teams worked together to make sure Chris could settle into his new home while continuing to spend time with the people who matter most to him.

Since his move, staff have continued to support regular visits, meals out and opportunities for the two friends to enjoy time together – and it’s wonderful to see their friendship remain as strong as ever 🥰

It’s a great example of how a person-centred approach to transition can support not only a change in where someone lives, but the continuation of the relationships, routines and experiences that make life meaningful.

At Bramley Apartments, individuals have the opportunity to live in their own self-contained apartment, with personalised...
12/10/2026

At Bramley Apartments, individuals have the opportunity to live in their own self-contained apartment, with personalised support designed around their needs, goals and aspirations.

And where appropriate, they can also access education through Calman Colaiste College, located around 40 minutes away.

This integrated offer means that home, education and personal development can work together, helping individuals apply what they learn to everyday life while continuing to develop their skills, confidence and interests.

At Calman Colaiste, learning can include:

🌱 Environmental learning, including horticulture, animal husbandry and woodland activities
🍳 Catering, cooking and independent living skills
📚 Functional skills including maths, English, reading and communication
💼 Employability, work experience and vocational skills
🎨 Creative arts, photography, media and technology
💬 Personal development, relationships and communication
🧠 Therapeutic approaches supporting wellbeing, confidence and emotional regulation

Alongside education, individuals can develop independence within their own home and local community – from cooking and budgeting to managing appointments, accessing local amenities and making everyday choices.

Most importantly, support is shaped around the individual – their strengths, interests, goals and aspirations.

To find out more, contact our team at [email protected].

To celebrate World Animal Day on 4th October, The Old Vicarage arranged a special animal experience for the young people...
09/10/2026

To celebrate World Animal Day on 4th October, The Old Vicarage arranged a special animal experience for the young people to enjoy.

Young people and staff from Tigh Abaid, Church View, Apple Tree Bungalow and Hawthorn House joined The Old Vicarage for a lovely day spent getting up close to the animals, making memories and enjoying something a little different together 🐍🐾

It was a brilliant opportunity for everyone to enjoy the experience, spend time together and make the most of World Animal Day.

A big thank you to The Old Vicarage team for organising such a lovely day, and to everyone who joined in! 💚

We’re all set up and ready to meet families at Humberston Park School’s Transitions Event today!Come along and say hello...
07/10/2026

We’re all set up and ready to meet families at Humberston Park School’s Transitions Event today!

Come along and say hello. The team will be there from 10am to 12:30pm, ready to chat with families and share how Kisimul can support young adults who are autistic, have a learning disability, and may have a range of other associated complex needs.

Our Supported Pathway to Adulthood helps young adults develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to build fulfilling futures, with opportunities including:

• Life skills such as cooking, cleaning, healthy living, everyday routines and self-care

• Therapeutic-centred support embedded throughout learning, supporting emotional wellbeing, regulation, confidence and resilience

• Personal development and work opportunities, including volunteering, enterprise projects and developing employability skills

• Everyday learning, applying maths, English, reading and communication skills to real-life activities

• Outdoor education and opportunities to learn and develop in the wider community

• Creative arts, including photography, technology, creative expression, arts and crafts

• And much more!

If you can’t make it to the event but would like to find out more about how Kisimul can support your young person, please get in touch with the referrals team at [email protected].

The team would love to hear from you.

An Caladh was proud to once again host its annual Macmillan Coffee Morning, a very special tradition held in memory of R...
05/10/2026

An Caladh was proud to once again host its annual Macmillan Coffee Morning, a very special tradition held in memory of Rebecca, affectionately known as Becs, who lived at An Caladh for over 10 years.

Following Becs’ breast cancer diagnosis, Macmillan provided invaluable support to her. After she sadly passed away in 2021, An Caladh made a commitment to continue supporting Macmillan while keeping Becs’ memory alive through this annual event.

This year’s coffee morning was the biggest yet, with an amazing turnout of the individuals supported by An Caladh, their families, staff, managers, senior leaders and business partners. Becs’ family, her mum Sue, dad Sam and brother Tom, also joined the event, making the morning even more special.

The room was filled with photographs and memories of Becs, bringing laughter, tears and stories as everyone remembered the impact she had on so many lives.

A special thank you goes to Rach Fox, who has worked at An Caladh for an incredible 18 years and has supported Becs and her family throughout her journey. Rach once again took the lead in organising the event, putting so much care and thought into creating a fitting tribute to Becs.

Thanks to everyone’s incredible generosity, the event raised nearly £230 for Macmillan Cancer Support, helping the charity continue its vital work supporting people living with cancer and their families. 💚

A home of your own, with the right support around you 🏡Bramley Apartments is a new adult supported living service openin...
30/09/2026

A home of your own, with the right support around you 🏡

Bramley Apartments is a new adult supported living service opening this autumn in Boston, Lincolnshire, with four self-contained apartments.

Each person will have their own front door, bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom, giving them the privacy and space to make their home their own.

Alongside this, personalised support will be shaped around each individual – whether that's support with everyday routines, getting out into the community, developing practical skills or simply having someone there when they need them.

The service is designed to offer a more personal, homely environment, while still providing opportunities to connect with others and become part of the local community.

For the people living there, it's about having a place to call home, with support that works around them.

📩 To find out more about Bramley Apartments or discuss a potential placement, contact our Referrals Team at [email protected] or 01522 453844.

A couple of weeks ago, we shared the story of the young people at Tigh Abaid serving ice cream to friends and colleagues...
28/09/2026

A couple of weeks ago, we shared the story of the young people at Tigh Abaid serving ice cream to friends and colleagues at Swinderby🍦

In April 2025, many of the young people were working towards goals around engaging in group activities for just 10 minutes. Working in partnership with Swinderby Church, the team started with short cleaning sessions, giving the young people the time and support to gradually build their confidence.

As their confidence grew, so did their involvement. Sessions extended to 30-40 minutes and the young people took on more responsibilities, developing skills such as using equipment safely, working as part of a team and maintaining different areas of the church.

From there, the opportunities continued to grow.

🍕 Making and delivering homemade pizzas to local community partners, including Newark Police and Newark Fire Station

🧼 Creating bath bombs and soaps through workshops with LUSH

🥐 Baking and delivering pastries to Newark Police Station through Greggs-themed projects

🍦 And most recently, running an ice cream enterprise at Swinderby, where the young people took responsibility for preparing, presenting and serving refreshments, successfully serving around £300 worth of stock.

Each project has provided a different opportunity to develop practical skills, communication, teamwork, confidence and a greater sense of responsibility – while building positive relationships with the wider community.

What started with a 10-minute activity has grown into young people taking part in increasingly varied and meaningful work-related experiences.

It’s a great example of the difference that time, consistency, encouragement and the right opportunities can make, allowing young people to develop at their own pace and build skills that can support them in later life.

A huge well done to the young people at Tigh Abaid for everything they’ve achieved so far – and to everyone who has helped create these opportunities for them 👏

To round off Personalised Care Week, we’re sharing how one person’s experience inspired the team at Suillean House to ta...
25/09/2026

To round off Personalised Care Week, we’re sharing how one person’s experience inspired the team at Suillean House to take action.

Following on from our previous post about GW, a person we support, we're sharing how her experience highlighted the importance of accessible health information and ensuring people with learning disabilities can understand and take part in decisions about their own health.

Working with one of our Speech and Language Therapists, the team developed a Breast Examination Kit to help people understand breast and chest health, recognise changes and develop confidence in knowing when and how to seek support.

The resource is one example of how personalised care can lead to practical changes that make a difference - taking an individual's experience, listening to what they need and using it to help improve healthcare for others.

During Personalised Care Week, we’re sharing the story of GW, a person we support who received a breast cancer diagnosis...
24/09/2026

During Personalised Care Week, we’re sharing the story of GW, a person we support who received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2025.

Understandably, this brought new challenges and important decisions. GW’s team worked closely with her family, Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) and other healthcare professionals to make sure she remained at the centre of her care.

Easy-Read resources were used to support GW to understand her appointments and treatment, while her support was adapted around her individual needs and wishes. Through strong communication and partnership working, GW was supported to attend her appointments and navigate her treatment with confidence.

We’re delighted to share that GW made a positive recovery.

Her story highlights the importance of listening to the person, adapting support to their individual needs and working together to make sure they remain at the centre of decisions about their health.

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