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Farm for disadvantaged kids calls for public’s support
An alternative provision for children with autism, ADHD and other conditions that mean they can’t cope in the classroom is just days away from the end of its fundraising campaign to refurbish it’s classroom and kitchen block with 90% still left to raise. Supporters have volunteered their time and expertise to offer excellent experiences that would make amazing Christmas presents for people who are hard to buy for. The alternative provision is calling on the public to bid for experiences such as flower arranging, Japanese cooking or crafting with the money raised going towards the refurbishments.
In a recent analysis of the provision, it found that the children who attended improved their self-esteem, argued less at home and many improved their behaviour back at their schools. Worcestershire schools value the impact that Bonterre has with the life chances of the children who attend and parents do to. Parents too are extremely grateful. Mother Jayne Gurney explained how, two years ago, her son wasn’t able to access education, “Things were not looking good for his future and at nine years old we were extremely worried for him…When everyone else was ready to give up on him. This wonderful place scooped him up and showed him that with a different type of education he was a child that was also worth the effort!”
All the kitchen appliances and design help have already been given free of charge by Henley McKay kitchens of Worcester. Education manager, Craig Swainland, said “We really want to thank Henley McKay for their early Christmas present for us and we hope that many more members of the public will get on board and support us.” Bids close Wednesday: to help visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/Bonterre
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Jayne Gurney quote: www.facebook.com/pg/BonterreCIC/reviews
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The space for the new kitchen:
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