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Supporting adults with learning disabilities by giving them the tools needed to reach their full potential in order to gain meaningful long term employment.

06/10/2026

The team birthdays seem to be coming thick and fast lately, and yesterday it was the turn of Stephen’s 🥳

We celebrated with a walk down to the Bluebell for a pub lunch, couple of drinks and a few games of pool. Which, safe to say, got a bit competitive 😂

Afternoons like this are a really important part of what we do at Dexx. Developing work and life skills will always be a huge focus for us, but we also believe there’s real value in simply spending quality time together, getting out into the community, looking after our wellbeing and creating some great memories along the way 💚

Happy Birthday, Stephen, from all of us at Dexx. We hope you had a brilliant birthday 🎉

29/09/2026

💥 Staying Safe on Social Media 💥

This week, we’ve been spending some time talking about how we can enjoy social media while keeping ourselves safe online 📱🔒

We had some great discussions about:

Who we are talking to online and how we can spot warning signs 🚩

Keeping our personal information safe 🔐

Protecting our money and being careful when someone asks us to send online gifts 💷

What to do if someone online makes us feel uncomfortable 💭

Why it’s important to think before sharing or believing things we see online 💻

Who we can talk to if something doesn’t feel right 🗣️

We also talked about the importance of knowing that saying “NO” is enough. We never have to do something online just because someone asks us ❌

Our biggest takeaway was:

STOP → CHECK → TELL

🛑 STOP — Don’t rush into things
🤔 CHECK — Is it safe? Do I know them?
🤝🏽 TELL — Talk to someone you trust

Everyone got involved, shared their thoughts, and we had some really important conversations, which led to some fantastic discussions. A massive well done to everyone! 😄

14/09/2026

This afternoon, we headed out to tick off a new location. Lakeside, Doncaster 📍

A lovely place to stretch our legs, get some fresh air and enjoy a change of scenery to end a busy day of work 😄

As you know by now, we’re super passionate about blending work, learning and life skills with health, wellbeing and building social bonds 💚

Hope everyone else has had a great start to the week! We’ll be straight back to it tomorrow for another busy Toddler Tuesday 👶🏼

11/09/2026

Yesterday we were back at the annual Move More Inclusive Sport event in Sheffield, and once again, what an absolutely brilliant day we had 🏸🚴🏽🏉🦽🏓

We had a fantastic time getting involved in all sorts of different sports and activities. There really was something for everyone, and it was amazing to see everyone getting stuck in, having fun and enjoying themselves 😄🥇

The whole event is built around such an important message: moving more in ways that are inclusive and accessible to everyone. Being active isn’t just great for our physical health, it can make such a positive difference to our mental health, confidence and overall wellbeing too 💚 ✨

A huge thank you to all the event organisers, sports clubs, volunteers and everyone else involved in organising and delivering such a fantastic event year in, year out. Your hard work and dedication make days like this possible, and they really do make a difference 👏🏽 🙌🏽

We’ll definitely be back again next year. But, for now, I think we’ve all earned a well-deserved rest 😴 😂

24/08/2026

Summer might be winding down, but there’s still time to squeeze in a few more days out ☀️

After a busy morning, we headed out to Rother Valley Country Park for an afternoon away from the usual routine📍

A wander around the lake, some food, fresh air, beautiful scenery and plenty of time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Exactly what’s needed on a Monday 😄

At Dexx, we believe learning and development go hand in hand with wellbeing, social skills and positive experiences. Getting out into the local community gives everyone the chance to try something different, discover new places and make memories beyond our usual environment 💚

With summer slowly winding down, we’re determined to make the most of every opportunity to get out, explore and enjoy new experiences 🙌🏽

Another afternoon well spent… and hopefully many more to come as we head into autumn 🍂

17/08/2026

After a busy morning getting the park ready for the week ahead, we headed out on our latest adventure and ticked another new place off the list, Elsecar Heritage Centre 📍

We spent the afternoon enjoying a walk around the lake, stopping for a picnic in the park and having a wander around the heritage centre. It was a lovely opportunity to get out, explore somewhere new and, most importantly, enjoy some quality time together as a group ☺️

At Dexx, we really value finding a healthy balance between learning, work and life skills, while also making time to focus on health and wellbeing. Social outings like today’s are an important part of that 💚

Making the most of our local outdoor spaces and venues is one of our favourite ways to spend time together. They give us the opportunity to explore our local area, try new experiences, build relationships and strengthen our team bonds 🌳

Taking a couple of hours each week to step away from the building, recharge our batteries and enjoy time together can make a real difference. It helps support motivation, engagement, teamwork and positive attitudes when we return to our more work-focused tasks 🙌🏽

It’s all about finding that balance. Working hard, learning new skills, supporting one another and making time to enjoy ourselves too ✨

03/08/2026

After a hectic start to the summer holidays over the last few weeks, we decided to begin this week at a slightly slower pace 😄

As it was one of our team members’ birthdays, we planned a stroll around one of our favourite local spots, Manvers Lake, and what a beautiful day for it ☀️ We then rounded off the afternoon with a lovely pub lunch at the Bluebell 🍴🍺

As I’m sure you know by now, we value days like this just as much as our busy, more work-focused ones. At Dexx, it’s all about balance, and social outings, health & wellbeing, and taking time to recharge are just as important as developing work and life skills 👌🏽

We’ll be back and ready to tackle the rest of this week’s busy schedule from tomorrow, but today was all about enjoying time together, recharging the batteries, and celebrating 🎉

Happy Birthday again, Micky, from all of us at Dexx! 💚

29/06/2026

💥 Monday Reset 💥

Mondays are all about getting the park ready for the week ahead, so today our Life Skills team rolled up their sleeves for a full park reset 💪🏽

After a busy weekend of sessions and parties, the team worked their way around the park, tidying, hoovering, mopping, wiping down surfaces, carrying out inspections, and giving the café a deep clean. No corner was left untouched ✨

While much of this work happens behind the scenes, it’s essential to keeping the park clean, safe, and welcoming for all our wonderful customers. We’re incredibly grateful to our Life Skills team, who work so hard every week to make it all happen 😄

It’s been a productive day full of teamwork, learning, plenty of laughs, and a real sense of achievement. Everything that makes our Life Skills programme so special 💚

Here’s to another amazing week ahead 🌟

22/06/2026

With temperatures reaching some serious highs this week 🥵, we decided to have a spontaneous picnic at lunchtime down at Manvers Lake 🧺

One of the perks of having such a lovely place right on our doorstep is that we can still get all our jobs done while enjoying some time outdoors and making the most of the sunshine ☀️

It’s important to us that, alongside the work we do, we take opportunities to focus on health and wellbeing too. Today was the perfect excuse to get out of the building, enjoy some lunch, and take a little walk in the fresh air 😎

Stay safe out there this week everyone, because it’s only getting hotter! Keep hydrated, wear your sun cream, and take plenty of breaks if you’re working outdoors 🌡️

16/06/2026

Earlier this year, as many of you know, Life Skills Yorkshire secured a local allotment to support our commitment to the education, health, and wellbeing of the people we support at our supported living services and day opportunities at Dexx Life Skills Centre. We had a clear vision for how the space could benefit the people we support in terms of learning how to grow produce, cook it, make healthy choices, and contribute to sustainability and the environment. However, there was one major challenge. The allotment was overgrown and had a fair amount of rubbish on it. It required a significant amount of clearing and preparation before it could be used to fulfil our vision. 🌿🪏

We knew transforming the space would take a lot of time, effort, and resources. A good friend of ours, Matthew Lineham, a Senior Manager at Trackwork, thought he might be able to help. We worked with Matthew and Trackwork and were delighted when they said that, as part of their corporate social responsibility programme, they were able to support this community project. 🤝

What happened next exceeded all expectations… 💥

After learning more about our organisation, the people we support, and the positive impact this project could have, the team at Trackwork didn’t just offer a few resources. They fully embraced the project and went above and beyond to help make it a reality. 🚜💪🏽

They engaged support from other organisations to help provide equipment and machinery we could never have afforded as a not-for-profit organisation. Massive thanks to Sunbelt for the CAT machine and Chippindale Plant for the 5-tonne mini digger, and of course to the amazing heroes driving them. Pete Beard, Steve Burling, and Steve Gillatt from Trackwork, along with Lee McKeith from our team, then got to work transforming what was once a neglected and overgrown plot into a blank canvas full of potential 💭

A special thanks also to the guys at Westville Cafe for fuelling the team throughout the week with food, drinks, and snacks. 🍔☕️🍫

Four skips of rubbish removed ✅
Allotment landscaped ✅
Raised beds installed ✅
W**d control membrane laid ✅

What an incredible achievement in such a short space of time. 👏🏽

We honestly cannot thank everyone at Trackwork enough. From HSEQ, Plant Hire, Purchasing, Sales, Delivery, and Plant Operations, every member of the team played a part in making this happen. 😄

Your support has given us the opportunity to create something truly special. An outdoor space that will help develop life skills, create meaningful opportunities, and make a lasting difference to the lives of the people we support. 💚

The journey doesn’t end here, though. Trackwork has given us an incredible foundation, and now it’s our turn to bring the vision to life. 🌻🐓🪴

Thank you for believing in our project and helping us take the first step towards something amazing. We can’t wait to share the next stage of the journey with you all. 🔜

Address

Units 1+2 Derwent Way, Wath West Industrial Estate
Wath Upon Dearne
S636EX

Telephone

+441709877825

Website

https://www.lifeskillsyorkshire.org/

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