CPTEdenCollege Partnership

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CPT/Eden/College Partnership

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Starting Point

• DDA Questionnaires
• Findings smaller groups
• away from college sites
• practical courses
• Eden Project Approached

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First Course - 2004

• Funded by LSC
• 8 students
• 2 days a week
• NPTC Award
• Practical skills based

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Current Situation at Eden

• Additional course for Art commenced
• 58 students gained qualifications
• Progression encouraged/supported
• Partnership to expand further

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Other Projects

• National Trust Trengwainton Gardens
• Looking to start new projects across the county.
• Same qualification same principles

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Cornwall Partnership Trust

• Provide active support to courses
• Manage referrals from all agencies
• Promote the courses
• Work with Eden/College/students to address issues
• Mental Health Awareness Sessions

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The Students

• All are welcome
• Builds confidence
• Instills structure/work routine
• Community Involvement
• Respected member of society

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Student Outcomes
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Example 1

• Student completed course 2006
• Moved into own accommodation
• Progressed to St. Loyes College
• Linked in with Cornwall Works
• Now in Paid Employment

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Example 2

• Completed course in 2007
• Built confidence through additional work
  experience at Eden
• Now working full-time in supported housing

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Additional Benefits

• Enrolled as Volunteers
• Treated as Equals
• Work outside of course times
• Able to apply for employment

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Eden Project

• Opportunity for community involvement
• Completion of projects
• Raised awareness of mental health
• Increase in pool of volunteers

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Contact Details

• Paul Tyler 01726 291250
• Tim Carthew 01208 251366