Penny Meadow Skills & Sensory Centre, Day Services, Essex

Day Services
Essex
Moderate Learning Disabilities

Space Available

About this service

Penny Meadow Skills & Sensory Centre offers daytime services, including active and respite support tailored for adults with learning disabilities and communication needs. Our dynamic day service empowers people to pursue their personal goals through a variety of engaging activities.

Based in Colchester, our center provides workshop-based learning alongside community-based initiatives such as work experiences, volunteering, and outreach projects. Our dedicated team of day service facilitators ensures personalised support, whether through small group sessions or individualised attention.

Operating Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm, Penny Meadow offers a diverse range of workshops and activities aimed at fostering life and work-related skills essential for personal growth. At the heart of our center is a commitment to personal choice and empowerment. Through regular feedback sessions and ‘You Say, We Listen’ meetings, people supported actively shape their experience and contribute to the center’s ongoing development.

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Who we support

Adults
Moderate Learning Disabilities

Facilities

Games Room
Garden/Outside Space
Sensory Room
Wifi for tenants

What we offer

Our day service facilities include:

Common room equipped with pool and table football for socialising and leisure activities.
Dedicated arts & craft space for creative expression and artistic pursuits.
Woodwork workshop providing opportunities for hands-on craftsmanship and skill development.
Sensory area designed to stimulate the senses and promote relaxation.
Meal prep kitchen where people supported can learn cooking skills and prepare their own meals.
Large hall/sports space for indoor sports and activities.
Woodland area for outdoor exploration and nature walks.
Outside grass area and games space for outdoor games and physical activities.
Tuck shop offering snacks and refreshments.
Access to local swimming pool and gym facilities for fitness and recreation.
Coastal caravan with site facilities, arcade, crazy golf, and other entertainment options for day trips and outings.

Lifestyle

Our workshop offerings (Monday – Friday):

Life skills cooking: Learn essential cooking techniques and meal preparation.
Independent living skills: Develop skills for living independently in the community.
Craft and creativity: Express yourself through various arts and crafts projects.
Dance workshop: Enjoy dance sessions for fun and fitness.
Forest schools: Engage in outdoor learning and nature-based activities.
Personal development: Workshops focused on personal growth and self-improvement.
Textiles: Learn sewing and textile crafting skills.
Carpentry & woodwork: Explore woodworking and carpentry techniques.
Horticulture: Learn about gardening and plant care.
Work experience (community-based and In-Service): Gain practical work experience in various settings.
Swimming: Enjoy swimming sessions for fitness and recreation.
Gym: Work out and stay active in our gym facilities.
Fitness, keep fit & being Healthy: Participate in fitness classes and health-focused activities.
Sensory experience: Explore sensory activities to stimulate the senses.
Community access – Shopping, using transport, planning a trip: Learn to navigate and access community resources.
Community enterprise: Engage in community-based projects and initiatives.
Sports for confidence: Build confidence through participation in sports activities.
Sports & team games: Play team sports and games for fun and teamwork.
Music & performing: Express yourself through music and performing arts.
Volunteering: Participate in volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.
Car maintenance & valeting: Learn basic car maintenance and valeting skills.