Developed by Independent Living specialist, Sharon Williams, this initiative helps children and young people to learn practical and vital independent life skills, such as personal hygiene, cooking, setting and keeping to a budget, ironing and sewing.

Learners in the ACE Olympics gold group are also allowed to work in ‘Shaz’s Cafe’ where they enjoy culinary treats such as waffles and bacon butties, while gaining extra employability skills.

“Life skills activities and working in Shaz’s Cafe makes me more confident about how I am going to be when I leave school.”
Year 10 Learner