Cooking for Wellbeing
During this pre-qualification cookery course, you will learn skills that will support you in your next steps. Develop your independent living skills, communication, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through cooking health meals and snacks. If your earnings are under £25,000 you may be able to claim support with paying the fees, please visit your local ACL Centre, or call 03456037635. You will be asked to complete an application via this link once enrolled
https://essex-self.achieveservice.com/service/ACL___DLSF_application
Course Summary
Starting:
Thursday 18 September 2025
Duration:
18 sessions over 18 week(s)
Time:
13:00 for 02:30 hours
Cost:
£401.00
Find us here
ACL Clacton
St. Osyth Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 3BN
What qualification/level is this course
Pre-entry and Entry level through to Level 1.
Who is this course for?
This course is for young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
What can I expect to Learn?
Through interactive cooking sessions and nutritional guidance, individuals will learn essential kitchen skills, meal planning, and the importance of balanced nutrition. This course goes beyond recipes, emphasizing the connection between food, mood, and confidence, empowering participants to make healthy food choices and develop a positive relationship with cooking.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow your own individual learning plan with progress recorded by tutors and yourself. Feedback will aslo be given to you during the lesson..
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You will be encouraged to use the skills you have learnt in the class at home.
What will I need to provide?
You should bring an apron and a container to take home your cooking.
Are there any other costs?
You will need to bring an additional £2.50 each week to cover the cost of the ingredients which will be purchased for each learner on a weekly basis.
It is more cost-effective to purchase ingredients in bulk rather than learners purchasing individually.
What can I do next?
You can progress on to other courses. Your tutor will advise as to which is the most suitable.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers.
To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.
For details on how to enrol please click here 
During this pre-qualification cookery course, you will learn skills that will support you in your next steps. Develop your independent living skills, communication, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through cooking health meals and snacks. If your earnings are under £25,000 you may be able to claim support with paying the fees, please visit your local ACL Centre, or call 03456037635. You will be asked to complete an application via this link once enrolled
https://essex-self.achieveservice.com/service/ACL___DLSF_application
Course Summary
Starting: |
Thursday 18 September 2025 |
Duration: |
18 sessions over 18 week(s) |
Time: |
13:00 for 02:30 hours |
Cost: |
£401.00 |
Find us here
ACL Clacton
St. Osyth Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 3BN
What qualification/level is this course
Pre-entry and Entry level through to Level 1.
Who is this course for?
This course is for young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
What can I expect to Learn?
Through interactive cooking sessions and nutritional guidance, individuals will learn essential kitchen skills, meal planning, and the importance of balanced nutrition. This course goes beyond recipes, emphasizing the connection between food, mood, and confidence, empowering participants to make healthy food choices and develop a positive relationship with cooking.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow your own individual learning plan with progress recorded by tutors and yourself. Feedback will aslo be given to you during the lesson..
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You will be encouraged to use the skills you have learnt in the class at home.
What will I need to provide?
You should bring an apron and a container to take home your cooking.
Are there any other costs?
You will need to bring an additional £2.50 each week to cover the cost of the ingredients which will be purchased for each learner on a weekly basis.
It is more cost-effective to purchase ingredients in bulk rather than learners purchasing individually.
What can I do next?
You can progress on to other courses. Your tutor will advise as to which is the most suitable.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers.
To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.