Education & Adult Social Care – Checking in on the Shaftesbury in Bloom planters
Recently, EMA education students and EMA Social Care attendees in Gillingham worked together for our annual collaboration with Shaftesbury in Bloom, delivering 130 troughs and 20 barrels to the local community, all in aid of their efforts towards Britain in Bloom, and in late June we took a little trip to see how everything was […]
Meeting students where they are, and enabling success.
Gillingham campus student Joshua began attending EMA in September 2024 and has overcome multiple barriers since then which has helped him hit targets and achieve goals, making his family and the staff working with him immensely proud. Tutor, Susanna, has provided some insight into what an average week at EMA is like for Joshua, and […]
10 year message from EMA founders
EMA’s 10-year journey has been incredible. Our aim was clear—to offer young people with SEND an individualised pathway incorporating education, real work experience and preparation for adulthood skills in a place where they could succeed. This vision has grown beyond The Walled Garden, students at both our Moreton and Gillingham campuses have gained confidence, independence, […]
Guest Speakers share insight to careers with the NHS.
Yesterday, we welcomed NHS guest speakers Tom from Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and Katy from Dorset Healthcare to our Moreton campus, where they provided students with valuable insights into NHS careers. They also led a series of hands-on activities focused on advanced first aid and the equipment used in hospital and healthcare settings. The morning […]
New Employment Partner – Haven Holidays
EMA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Haven Holidays, as part of our ongoing commitment to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as they develop skills for their future. Haven is one of the UK’s leading family holiday companies, operating multiple award-winning holiday parks across England, Scotland, and Wales. […]
Moreton Student thrives ahead of graduation in July.
EMA student Maisie, now in her third year at EMA, has been thriving — and we’re proud to share her story, featuring recent achievements and words from her tutor, family, work experience team, and herself! Thanks to her own determination and the support of those around her, Maisie now attends two work experience placements and […]
EMA partners with Dorset County Hospital
EMA is thrilled to announce a new Supported Internship partnership with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as part of our ongoing commitment to offering diverse and meaningful career pathways for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The National Health Service (NHS) is the UK’s largest employer, and Dorset County Hospital (DCH) […]
Planting for the Community – Gillingham Campus
Our annual collaboration with Shaftesbury in Bloom is underway! Gillingham students and attendees from EMA Social Care day opportunities have begun filling planters with a vibrant array of flowers. Once complete, these planters will be placed around the community for everyone to enjoy, and to support Shaftesbury’s entry into Britain in Bloom (part of the […]
EMA partners with Greene King
We’re proud to announce a new partnership with established national employer, and the UK’s leading pub company and brewer Greene King, who will be helping EMA to offer incredible opportunities to young people looking to kick start their career. EMA supported internships provide 16-24 year olds with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) the opportunity […]
EMA Open Days – May 2025
Our next EMA OPEN DAYS take place in May! Students, parents, carers, and schools all welcome. With our accredited qualifications and study programmes including preparation for adulthood, support for employment, and supported internships, we’re here to help find the right campus, and path for you. Stop by for a guided tour, meet with staff, get […]