The Ark Bakery Project and Small Holding

The Bakery and Project has been running for 5 years and offers real work skills and learning opportunities

for people with additional needs referred via “Shared Lives”.

Referred individuals learn how to make breads and cakes, work in our little bakery, develop new and transferable skills.

Together we deliver our popular Bread Making Workshops , Deliver our wares, run our Occasional shop and attend shows and Markets.

Self Confidence, Creativity, Work and Life skills..... And the development of a sense of role and purpose

are some of the hopes and aims for all those who join us at The Ark .

The project adheres to standards, training and requirements required by Kent County Council and is supervised and supported by Shared lives part of KCC

The project is managed by an Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience .

Who to contact

Contact Name: Hester Ethell
Contact Position: Occupational Therapist and Project Manager
Telephone: 07858 795758
E-mail: msethell@hotmail.co.uk

Where to go

Name

The Ark

Address

2 ark cottages
Canterbury Road
Etchinghill
Folkestone
kent

Postcode

CT18 8DE

Notes

The Bakery is situated at the back of our home which is a very old building with some internal steps and uneven ground out side .

Sessions follow the working day ( but can be accesssed in full or half session legth) and are run in small working groups of up to 3 Bakers or Ark workers.. however this can and may be smaller to meet individuals needs and to meet the changing requirements for Covid 19 standards and safety

The Small Holding is spread accoss several near by sites with in walking distance of the house and bakery .

Hens Vegatable and fruit growing area and Politunnel are to the back of the property and bakery ..and the fields where our sheep graze are a short walk, drive or wheel from our home .

When is it on?

Date & Time Information: Open Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays 9.30 to 5.30
Time of day: Afternoon
Morning
Session Information: Following Shared Lives format of a half day (up to 2 hours) or full day (2 to 5 hours) session lengths

Other Details

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
Full and Half Sessions Session costs are calculated by KCC

Cost(s)

Cost details

Shared Lives and KCC manage the cost of the sessions via the referred individuals contributions and are calculated by considering the level of assistance and support the individual will require to attend and get the best from the project.

Referral required?

Yes

Referral and availability notes

The project is cared for by SHARED LIVES and all referrals can be made straight to:

SHARED LIVES

Kent County Council

Kroner House

Eurogate Business Park

TN24 8XU ..Telephone 03000 412400

Please contact Hester at the Ark Bakery on 07858 795758 to discuss your referral wishes, which can then be forwarded on.

Notes

THE PROJECT INVOLVES :

1. A busy Working Bakery baking beautiful breads and cakes and deliver them to local people and businesses 4 days a week

AND

2. The Small Holding where we run a flock of shetland sheep for their beautiful wool and meat , raise hens for eggs and grow our vegetables and fruit ..

The project is designed for People with additional needs with an interest in either or both of these areas ...wishing to develope all manner of skills and confidence .. This may be in terms of preparing themselves for future employment or voluntary work or further study or to continue in helping them work towards achieving their fullest potential.

Please call 07858 795758 to find out more.

The Small hloding is obviously outside and does have uneven ground so this should be bourne in mind

The bakery is with in an old house and is accessible via the main road or gravel drive with some internal steps

Age Range

Suitable for all ages

Disablities:

Learning difficulty,

Local Offer

Local Offer Disabilities: Learning difficulty
Local Offer Age Bands: Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
Needs Level: Medium; High; Low
SEN Provision Type: Universal; Targeted; Specialist

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