Additional needs learners from Coleg Cambria achieve personal DofE landmark during pandemic
An intrepid group of students with additional needs have not let the coronavirus pandemic stop them achieving a personal landmark.
Eight Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners from Coleg Cambria completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE).
They are among a staggering 180 youngsters from the north east Wales college participating in the DofE programme, which includes volunteering, physical and skills challenges, and an expedition.
Some members of the ILS cohort will now go on to pursue their Silver award, to the delight of Steve Pearson, a Lecturer in Sport.
AN INTREPID group of students with additional needs have not let the Coronavirus pandemic stop them achieving a personal landmark. Eight Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners from Coleg Cambria completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). They are among a staggering 180 youngsters from the north east Wales college participating in the DofE programme, which includes volunteering, physical and skills challenges, and an expedition. Some members of the ILS cohort will now go on to pursue their Silver award, to the delight of Steve Pearson, a Lecturer in Sport. “I am very proud of the ILS learners, they showed great communication, teamwork and adaptability throughout, especially when completing their expedition in December,” he said.