The Farm Shop: building social skills and confidence
Our on site farm shop helps students to learn about the importance of money and helps understand how to engage with the public, providing an important real-world experience in our friendly Blean community setting.
The shop sells a variety of different local and homegrown / made produce, fruit, veg, free-range eggs, dairy products, meats, floristry flowers, cakes and savoury bakes plus many more bits as well as a coffee machine perfect for those colder months.
The floristry side of things has progressed over the last few months and we now sell bouquets by Blean Blossoms, our own handmade on site wreaths, foliage and flower bunches.
Book a visit and a free taster day
If you are interested in a place, you can book a visit to see the Centre and what we do. Visits are usually booked at 10.30 am or 1.30pm and you are welcome to come with or without the student. We will take you on a tour of the farm and show you our wonderful site.
After your visit you will receive an application pack to complete and the student can join us for a free Taster Day, to see the different the activities and get to know our staff so they feel comfortable there.
Once the placement has been agreed by Social Services and care managers, then the students can start attending.
