{"id":43,"date":"2017-09-04T10:31:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T09:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glachbeg.org.uk\/glachbeg\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:50:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:50:11","slug":"placements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glachbeg.org.uk\/glachbeg\/placements\/","title":{"rendered":"Placements"},"content":{"rendered":"

Glachbeg is a small farm on the Black Isle whose purpose is to support adults and children in fulfilling their potential. Along with the information below, leaflets and more resources are available in the Downloads<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

People usually work on a one to one basis as their staff \u201cbuddy\u201d takes them through a journey of fulfilment through achievement. From the beginning, purposes will be identified and will form the basis for outdoor and indoor activities here.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

The backbone of activities is animal care , plant growing, food production through the garden and polytunnel, the woodland and the outdoors. This backbone allows the attachment of many experiences, including cooking, baking, literacy, numeracy, money, art, craft, music, and environmental work.<\/p>\n

Working alongside their \u201cbuddies\u201d, placements are encouraged to recognise their emotions, accept them and adopt constructive ways of dealing with them. We are able to work with people of many abilities, and always start from a position of \u201ccan do\u201d rather than \u201ccan\u2019t do\u201d. We tailor activities to create challenges that people can overcome and therefore experience success. Skills learned are life and work related.<\/p>\n

We can work with both children and adults.<\/p>\n

It is usually preferable for people to attend weekly rather than several times in the same week, but once again this is subject to the needs of the person. Placements here may be for a short term but can be extended.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n

We have experience of working with many kinds of additional support needs for both children and adults, Including those with ASC. Work is largely based outdoors, though the indoor space is used too.<\/p>\n

Some considerations:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Work will largely be outdoors.<\/p>\n

<\/a> \u25cf There are Health and Safety matters to consider, including those associated with working outdoors with livestock and tools.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Risk assessments are in place for activities, though these will need to be adapted to suit individuals circumstances.<\/p>\n

\u25cf It is expected that clients should have suitable clothing for working outdoors- including overalls, waterproofs and steel toe capped wellingtons.<\/p>\n

\u25cf As this project is on a small scale, there will not be large numbers of people about.<\/p>\n

\u25cf We cannot provide personal care, but we can accommodate most needs.<\/p>\n

\u25cf People with high support needs may have to bring their own additional support<\/p>\n

Access<\/u><\/p>\n

There is a full access statement available.<\/p>\n

The centre building is fully accessible . Access around the outdoor areas is variable depending on weather. It can be particularly muddy by gateways. Some areas can be difficult to access by all in prolonged wet weather.<\/p>\n

What can Glachbeg offer ?<\/u><\/p>\n

1. A work type context where you can experience success, satisfaction (or even fun !)<\/p>\n

2 Encouragement for the development of skills of independence, self- responsibility and initiative.<\/p>\n

3. The opportunity for people to identify interests, and frequently an opportunity to pursue them.<\/p>\n

4. Life skills and work related training.<\/p>\n

5. Music industry skills- [performing, recording and live sound.<\/p>\n

6. John Muir Award, Youth Achievement Award, Dynamic Youth Award and ASDAN.<\/p>\n

7. In addition to work programmes Glachbeg can offer education sessions such as literacy and numeracy. These programmes will be devised with yourselves to meet your particular requirements.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/u><\/p>\n

1. Sheep<\/p>\n

2. Shetland Cattle<\/p>\n

3. Vegetable Garden<\/p>\n

4. Greenhouse<\/p>\n

5. Polytunnel<\/p>\n

6. Ornamental Garden<\/p>\n

7. Sustainable centre building<\/p>\n

8. PA, recording and music<\/p>\n

9 Soft fruits<\/p>\n

10. Top fruits<\/p>\n

11.Tree nursery<\/p>\n

12. Poultry<\/p>\n

13. Garden machinery<\/p>\n

14. Woodland<\/p>\n

15. Green woodworking<\/p>\n

16. IT<\/p>\n

17. Tractor and implements<\/p>\n

18. Kitchen<\/p>\n

19. Barn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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