Gardening for Health and Wellbeing
During this pre-qualification Gardening course, you will learn skills that will support you in your next steps. Improve your mental and physical wellbeing and develop your personal skills, communication, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through gardening. 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:
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Duration:
18 sessions over 18 week(s)
Time:
10:00 for 02:30 hours
Cost:
£401.00
Find us here
ACL Witham
Spinks Lane
Witham
Essex
CM8 1EP
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?
Participants will learn about the benefits of gardening for physical and mental health. Activities with include planting and caring for seeds and plants, exploring different types of plants and their needs,
engaging in sensory experiences through touching and smelling plants, practicing fine motor skills through activities like digging and watering.
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 also 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 a file, paper, pen and plastic wallets to the session
Are there any other costs?
Guidance and advice will be given on an individual basis throughout the course. We can also provide information about suitable progression routes.
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 Gardening course, you will learn skills that will support you in your next steps. Improve your mental and physical wellbeing and develop your personal skills, communication, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through gardening. 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: |
Wednesday 17 September 2025 |
Duration: |
18 sessions over 18 week(s) |
Time: |
10:00 for 02:30 hours |
Cost: |
£401.00 |
Find us here
ACL Witham
Spinks Lane
Witham
Essex
CM8 1EP
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?
Participants will learn about the benefits of gardening for physical and mental health. Activities with include planting and caring for seeds and plants, exploring different types of plants and their needs,
engaging in sensory experiences through touching and smelling plants, practicing fine motor skills through activities like digging and watering.
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 also 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 a file, paper, pen and plastic wallets to the session
Are there any other costs?
Guidance and advice will be given on an individual basis throughout the course. We can also provide information about suitable progression routes.
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.