Submitted for publication in the Cambridge News
A college in Cambridge has supported a SEND student with developing her passion for gardening.
Cambridge Regional College supported intern, Zara Downs, recently approached local garden centres for support in implementing the horticulture project she created during lockdown.
Describing her project plans, Zara said: “When we first went into lockdown, I was thinking I could update the sensory garden, which has since become known as the Reflection Garden.
“When I was at home doing online learning I was drawing a design for the reflection garden and my tutors liked my design.”
Zara has written to a variety of local garden centres seeking their support and was thrilled to receive an offer to support her project. Zara has subsequently been to meet the Community Champion to accept a donation of seeds and will now begin planting ready for summer.
Supported learning job coach, Libby Capstick, who has been working with Zara over the last few years, said: “I have had the pleasure of seeing Zara develop and progress into…
