Cooking for Independence for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
During this pre-qualification cookery course, you will develop skills that support your next steps into further learning, training, or employment. You will build important independent living skills, while improving your communication, self?confidence, and ability to work as part of a team. Through preparing healthy meals and snacks, you will learn practical cookery skills alongside essential kitchen health and safety knowledge. This course is designed to be practical, supportive, and confidence building, helping you develop skills you can use both in everyday life and future progression.
If your earnings are under £26,800 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 04 February 2027
Duration:
18 sessions over 18 week(s)
Time:
13:00 for 02:30 hours
Cost:
£352.96
Find us here
ACL Clacton
St. Osyth Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 3BN
What qualification/level is this course
Entry level through to Level 1.
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who need to improve their confidence in the kitchen.
What can I expect to Learn?
You will learn important independent living skills, while improving your understanding of a healthy and balanced diet. Through preparing healthy meals and snacks, you will learn practical cookery skills alongside essential kitchen health and safety knowledge.
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. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and out in the community.
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?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ 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 develop skills that support your next steps into further learning, training, or employment. You will build important independent living skills, while improving your communication, self?confidence, and ability to work as part of a team. Through preparing healthy meals and snacks, you will learn practical cookery skills alongside essential kitchen health and safety knowledge. This course is designed to be practical, supportive, and confidence building, helping you develop skills you can use both in everyday life and future progression.
If your earnings are under £26,800 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 04 February 2027 |
Duration: |
18 sessions over 18 week(s) |
Time: |
13:00 for 02:30 hours |
Cost: |
£352.96 |
Find us here
ACL Clacton
St. Osyth Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 3BN
What qualification/level is this course
Entry level through to Level 1.
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who need to improve their confidence in the kitchen.
What can I expect to Learn?
You will learn important independent living skills, while improving your understanding of a healthy and balanced diet. Through preparing healthy meals and snacks, you will learn practical cookery skills alongside essential kitchen health and safety knowledge.
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. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and out in the community.
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?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ 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.