Our Learning for Life Day Service at Camphill School Aberdeen provide a safe, supportive environment where young people with additional support needs and complex learning difficulties can develop skills and confidence as they prepare for adulthood. Each placement is individually tailored, offering meaningful learning opportunities that support independence, wellbeing, and personal growth.
Ross joined the Young Adult Day Placement when he turned 18,after previously attending the school day placement. He takes part in a variety of workshops and therapies, all designed around his individual needs and interests to provide meaningful work experience in a focused environment.
Ross particularly enjoys the Art Workshop, and helped create the logo for Murtle Market in collaboration with others in the Art Room. Ross takes responsibility for a variety of products that are used and sold in Murtle Market, such as stamping the logo’s on to the takeaway cups and paper bags.
Hub Coordinator, Kasia Stopper, said: “Ross is contributing to life here at Camphill School Aberdeen. He takes responsibility for his work and takes pride in what he does.”
Leah attends the day service twice a week. She started at Camphill School Aberdeen when she was 16 and transitioned to the day service programme when she turned 18.
Leah spends much of her time working at Murtle Market, where she serves customers, makes coffees, and clears tables. Since starting at Murtle Market, Leah has gained a lot of confidence. She said: “I used to find it difficult speaking to people I didn’t know. I was quite shy, but now I’m more confident. I’m proud that I have learned how to use the till.”
Reflecting on Leah’s progress, Kasia said, “Leah has definitely grown in confidence working at the till and working with customers. She finds it difficult to speak to strangers but with the right support, she’s increasingly confident in doing so”.
Leah has also recently taken all the product images that will be used on Murtle Market’s e-commerce site this year. When she’s not working in the market, she enjoys making soup in the kitchen. Leah prepares the soups from scratch by washing, peeling, cooking, and blending the vegetables herself. The first soup she made from scratch was vegetable soup, which sold out at Murtle Market, a moment she was very proud of. Kasia says that Leah has excellent food hygiene standards and takes great care when making her soups.
In addition, Leah takes part in the Wood Workshop, where she has made a range of items sold in Murtle Market, including keyrings and noughts and crosses games. She also enjoys creating personal items to take home, such as necklaces and a phone holder.
Ross and Leah are just two examples of the individuality, energy, and potential that each young person brings to our community. Their stories highlight the positive impact that our Learning for Life Day Placements have in supporting young people to build confidence, develop skills, and move towards greater independence.
We currently have spaces available within our day placement service. If you would like to learn more about how our Learning for Life Day Service could support a young person, please get in touch with us: admissionshub@crss.org.uk
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Aberdeen
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