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OPPORTUNITY ZONE
 
 
Our Aims & Objectives:
We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs for people with learning disabilities wishing to become more independent by providing both leisure and learning opportunity within the centre and in the community.
 
Educational sessions:
• We have partnersip with Tower Hamlets College and Kobi Nazrul Centre which running Literacy, Numeracy, IT, Music
• Drama classes.

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Learners Forum:
• We have a learner’s forum where we can discuss issues that involve APASENTH i.e. learners plan to set-up activities and share informations.
   
Cooking Sessions:
• We have a cooking group at APASENTH.
• To learn cooking by making snacks And preparing foods towards independence.
Transport Service:
• We have our own transport (minibus) to pick up and dropping off.
• We organise day trip every Thursday places of interest through in and outside of London.
   
Horticulture
• In spring we do gardening
• We grow our favourite vegetable and flowers
Travel training:
• We have a travel training group
• We learn about road safety how to plan a trip and travel to new places, how to use different kinds of public transport i.e. DLR, bus service
   
Sports:
• We have a football club called
• APASENTH United, which is league associated.
• Also a range of sports offered i.e. badminton, P.E etc.
Sewing Skills:
• Beginners group, using needles/thread, working on group projects i.e. sewing & designing on fabrics and even sewing pattern.
   
Life Skills:
• Interaction through practice and discussion on matters such as health & safety , actions to be taken during situations i.e. emergency, recognising traffic lights or social skills in order to developing independency. i.e. personal banking.
Women’s Circle:
• General discussion on various issues, sharing expereinces & passing on adivce i.e. general health, marriage, children, home-life etc.
   
Makaton:
• Practising in sign language session for better communication those who have difficulties in verbal communication.
City Walk:
• Mapping & coordinating routes to destinations. This is well supervised and monitored so that safety measures are ensured i.e. no serious obstacles.
   
Swimming:
• We have swimming session every week For male/female both group.
Entertainment:
• Gaining a clear idea & understanding of external environment i.e. newspapers, articles, magazines. Which helps to find out information on various aspects.
• We have drama and dance groups for the different community events and parties.
   
Art/Crafts & Drama sessions:
• We have Art/Craft groups i.e. each session creating hand made pieces.

General Insight:
• Enhancing awareness & understanding of essential needs i.e. knowledge of community facilities such as GP, hospitals , shopping etc.
   

 

Religious Studies:
• Identifying religious belief & learn about different religion. Involving in group discussions following cultural needs.
   
 
 
 
 
 
Charity reg no: 1114290
Company reg no: 4688707
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