Ru’s Journey: Building Confidence, Skills and Independence at EMA
Teaching at EMA is adapted to individual students to meet their diverse needs and ensure they can achieve. Moreton student Ruaridh is now in his second year with us, having joined after an extended period out of formal education. He is an inspiring example of how a young person with needs such as his can […]
Job: EMA Social Care – Floating Support Worker – Day Opportunities
Job ref: 1081Mor Join our welcoming and supportive Day Opportunities team at EMA Social Care in Dorset as a Floating Support Worker, where you’ll have the chance to make a positive difference every day. In this varied role – you’ll be supporting young adults with learning disabilities across different sites, helping them take part in […]
New EMA Supported Internship hub in Dorchester town centre.
Hello Dorchester – and welcome to our new Supported Internships hub! We’re excited to finally be up and running with a new hub for our Supported Internship interns in central Dorchester. If you’re local, you may have already walked past and spotted the EMA logo on the windows. This new base allows our interns to […]
EMA Open Days – April 2026
Our first OPEN DAYS of the year take place in April. Students, parents, carers, and schools all welcome. We have lots to show you at both campuses and look forward to meeting you! With our accredited qualifications and study programmes including preparation for adulthood, support for employment, and supported internships, we’re here to help find […]
Supported Internships at The Red Lion – in partnership with Greene King
The Red Lion in Poole is officially joining our list of venues hosting EMA Supported Internships with Greene King this September. We will be holding a free event on Monday 9th March where you can drop-in to find out more about Supported Internships in a relaxed session to chat, ask questions, and discover more about […]
Supporting sensory needs, and enhancing wellbeing.
The Gillingham campus has recently added new fidget boards, which are a brilliant way for our students to improve focus, develop their motor skills, encourage independence, and support self-regulation. 🗣“The students have all taken such a keen interest in the boards – they love the noisy parts! Everyone is very curious about the wide range of […]
Notice: Closed due to flooding in Dorset (27th Jan)
NOTICE (Tues 27th January): Both the Moreton and Gillingham campuses are CLOSED today due to flooding in the surrounding areas. Unfortunately we are unable to operate as normal due to staff impacted by floods in Dorset. Please do not travel to college today. We are in the process of contacting parents and carers, and college […]
EMA Community Drop-In Session – Wareham
We invite you for soup and refreshments served by our students! Learn all about what we do and the opportunities we have for young people with SEND in Dorset, and how you can bring your community groups, workshops, residential home lunches and businesses meetings to our space in Wareham. 🗓Thursday 26th February 🕙10am-2:30pm 📍Not Just […]
Checking in with Supported Internships at Dorset County Hospital
This year, we have four interns on placement at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, completing Supported Internships in a variety of roles. The first half-term was spent being introduced to teams, identifying suitable roles, and completing inductions. All interns began work by mid-November, and we’re happy to share an update on their journeys so […]
Supported Internships at The Coach & Horses in Wimborne
An invitation to ‘find out more’ about Supported Internships at The Coach and Horses in Wimborne – A relaxed session to chat, ask questions, meet our teams, and discover more about working in the Hospitality Industry. We’re excited to announce that The Coach and Horses in Wimborne will officially be hosting EMA Supported Internships in […]