Staff at a craft shop in Beeston have explained how they are helping young people with learning difficulties and additional needs become equipped for work life.
Shelly Wood, director of The Plane Tree, worked at Clifton's Nethergate Academy, which provides education and support to young people from the ages of five to 19 with special educational needs. Having worked there for 12 years, Ms Wood she saw a shortfall in provision available to help vulnerable youngsters prepare for working life.
The non-for-profit craft store, located at the High Street in Beeston, has four trainees from the school who have been working in the shop. The Plane Tree aims to help young people with learning difficulties gain experience and develop workplace skills.
