Leaps & Bounds - Then and Now
The Leaps & Bounds project was started in 2008 and re-located to a more centrally situated shop in Park Street Deal in 2010 to provide real life work experience for those with learning difficulties .It is a non profit project selling art and hobby craft materials to the public.It offers an innovative opportunity for the adults who attend to learn about retail work .
The adults are encouraged to be involved with dealing with members of the public ,displaying goods,stock taking and pricing up,using the till,money handling and many other aspects of the day to day running of the shop.
Manager Debbie Smith
The project is managed by Debbie Smith .Debbie's background is as a ceramics teacher but she has a very wide range of creative and practical skills. She has an NVQ in Health and Social Care 3 and has the appropriate training in:
First Aid
In Diabetes & Administration of Insulin
Epilepsy
Medication Awareness
Autism and Asperger's - Health and Safety - Adult Protection - NVQ Advice and Guidance - Moving and Handling and Fire Safety Awareness.
First Aid
In Diabetes & Administration of Insulin
Epilepsy
Medication Awareness
Autism and Asperger's - Health and Safety - Adult Protection - NVQ Advice and Guidance - Moving and Handling and Fire Safety Awareness.
Moving on
In November 2013 the Leaps and Bounds Project relocated from a craft shop in the town centre to its new home in Southwall road. With better access, facilities and space ,the centre has, as planned become an activity hub for an expanding range of services dedicated to providing new opportunities for adults with moderate learning difficulties to grow in confidence in a safe and well structured environment.
The emphasis remains on craft and the work the clients produce is now displayed and sold through local craft fairs, adding a focus and a timescale to projects.
The emphasis remains on craft and the work the clients produce is now displayed and sold through local craft fairs, adding a focus and a timescale to projects.
Picnic For Porchlight August 2014
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A huge thank you to everyone who come to our Picnic for Porchlight today at Leaps & Bounds. We had a target figure of £50 but because of everyone's generosity we actually raised £105!! Thank you to Scobby Dude for making an appearance, everyone was so happy to meet you!
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Some of our arts & crafts made by the clients
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Lunch Times at Leaps & Bounds
Friday Cook Club
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Cooking Homemade Pizza in Cook Club
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