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Growing Up

Barnardo's Family Support Services (Scotland) - Dundee

Main information

Type of service: Employment services

Growing Up is a service run by Dundee Family Support Team (DFST), part of the children's charity Barnardo's Scotland. The service offers skills training in horticulture and utilises horticultural therapy to aid the development of the trainees, aged from 18 - 25 years old. The programme will give the young people a recognised industry qualification; work experience and skills that could lead to further education or to employment, as well as a lifelong interest in horticulture.

On successful completion of the course Trainees will receive a Certificate from the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society, The Barnardo's Certificate in Horticulture as well as access to the Scottish Qualifications Authority Dynamic Youth Awards. All Certification is externally verified by qualified horticulturalists or educationalists.

Eligibility

Age: From age 18 to 25

Aimed at: Adult , Volunteer

Gender: All genders

Covers: Dundee City

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

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Barnardo's Family Support Services (Scotland) - Dundee

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Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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01382 224 924

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dundee.familysupport@barnardos.org.uk

Locations

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Dudhope St, Dundee, DD1 1JU

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