Student efforts help Shaftesbury in Bloom win GOLD!
We’re thrilled to share the news that Shaftesbury in Bloom has been awarded Gold in this year’s Britain in Bloom for RHS – Royal Horticultural Society! An incredible achievement that recognises the dedication, creativity, and teamwork of everyone involved! Students from our Gillingham campus and attendees from EMA Social Care played a proud part in […]
Job: Tutor, Moreton Dorset (Term Time Only+)
Job Ref: 1072MOR Our Moreton Campus is set within the beautiful Walled Garden near Dorchester. Here, young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are supported, encouraged, and inspired to achieve their goals. We’re looking for a dedicated Tutor to join our friendly education team which continues to grow. You’ll play an important role […]
EMA Gillingham – Transforming Our Campus for Students
Over the past 12 months, our Gillingham campus has undergone a diverse range of exciting developments as we strive to make EMA the best place it can be for the young people who attend. Since October 2024, we have been able to focus the site entirely on supporting our students, creating new facilities, and repurposing […]
Provider Access Event – Hosted by EMA
We’re excited to be hosting our third annual Provider Access event, taking place in December 2025. We will be joined a range of service providers in education from around Dorset, BCP, Wiltshire and Hampshire, all looking forward to meeting you and discussing your future. We will of course be set-up with our own stand too, […]
EMA Open Days – Autumn 2025
The new term is underway and our first OPEN DAYS of the year take place in just a few weeks. 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 […]
New term message from Head of Education
“Welcome to a new year at EMA! I hope everyone had a brilliant summer break. We are welcoming back students returning for another year with us, and of course, saying hello to the many new students joining EMA for their first term. Time will be spent these next couple of days getting to know your […]
Leavers Days – 2025
Congratulations to our 2024/25 EMA Leavers! The summer break is underway, but we’re taking a moment to reflect on late July, when both the EMA Moreton and EMA Gillingham campuses held their annual Leaver’s Day ceremonies. Parents and carers joined us as we celebrated our students’ achievements, presented certificates and awards to students and staff, […]
Employers lunch at Moreton
Last week, we invited local employers we collaborate with for student work experience to visit our Moreton campus for a special lunch prepared by our Level 1 CTH – Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality group, as part of their assessment to put on an event. A brilliant opportunity to showcase the achievements of our students […]
News from the Pop-Up Café at the Gillingham Campus
Today’s pop-up café for lunch at the Gillingham campus went down a storm, and EMA student Lillie stepped up for the food prep, cooking, and making a cake dessert with chocolate sauce – from scratch! “Lillie gets involved with all the planning too – from choosing the menu, making the shopping list, and buying the […]
South Dorset MP visits Moreton campus
Yesterday, EMA was pleased to welcome Lloyd Hatton MP for South Dorset, for a guided tour of our Moreton campus at The Walled Garden. The visit offered Mr Hatton a first-hand look at the facilities where our students study and train here in Dorset. He toured our animal park, gardens, café, classrooms, and state-of-the-art training […]