ESPA College – Proposed use of Covid Recovery Funding for Academic Year 2021-22

Since returning to College following lockdown, it has been very evident that many of our students have struggled to adapt to a busy and demanding life in specialist education again.

Some learners have struggled with:

• Attendance
• Confidence
• Anxiety
• Eating & Sleeping well
• Exercise and healthy living
• Friendships and Relationships
• Employability Activities
• Travel Training & using transport
• Sensory overload and sensory complexities
• Time Management
• Study skills

We hope to use our Recovery Fund in a range of College and community based activities that will encourage re-engagement and foster confidence and self-belief.  Areas we are currently looking at include Specialist tutor inputs, the Development of a Sensory & Friendship Garden, Individual Enrichment Activities, and Community visits alongside attendance at sporting or entertainment events and social evenings.

We hope that this plan will lead to a more motivated, enriched student group who are happy and ready to fully engage in College life again.

Patrick Cahill

College Principal