Our new trampolines are now in place at EMA in Gillingham! As we continue to develop our campus in North Dorset to meet the needs of all the young people who attend, the trampolines will enhance our sensory-based learning opportunities and provide another way for students to engage, explore and thrive. “Everyone is so excited […]
At EMA, we are committed to creating environments where every young person feels safe, understood and able to thrive. George’s journey, along with feedback from his parent, highlights the positive impact of a personalised, compassionate approach tailored to his complex needs. A Setting Designed for Individual Needs Our Gillingham campus offers a vibrant yet calm […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) team at EMA is committed to creating a high-quality, responsive, and inclusive communication environment for all our students. We achieve this through a combination of small group therapy, classroom support, and targeted short-term interventions, taking a flexible approach to meet each individual’s needs. Kate leads the SALT team at […]
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