Acorn Cafe Good Practice for Integrating Students with Special Needs in Devon, UK: Acorn Cafe 1

A Social Enterprise A Self- funding Project Promoting Healthy Eating Using Local Seasonal Foods 2

Genuine Work Experience Learning Difficulties and Disabilities: Gain confidence Embed basis skills Aid progression 3

Protected Work Environment Supported by Petroc staff Bridges the transition from education to employment Work effectively as part of a team 4

Morning Coffee Clean tidy serving area Serve a range of hot and cold drinks Slice and present cakes Communicate clearly 5

Light lunches are served from 12 noon These typically include: Soups Pates Sandwiches Jacket potatoes Fish cakes Pastas Kebabs 6

Maintain a safe, hygienic working environment Wear clean correct uniform Follow health and safety procedure Listen, understand and follow instructions Work independently and with colleagues 7

The Waiters role Deal with customers promptly Good customer service Clearly written orders Prepare bills Receive payment and give correct change Communicate with kitchen 8

Action Research Project Food Science/Nutrition course Outcome: Develop inclusive coherent programme Improve quality of learning Awareness of food science/nutrition 9

Thank you 10