MVSC is delighted to announce that our workshop space in Fayre & Square is now open for bookings. We are able to offer schools, colleges and other organisations, the opportunity to utilise a functional shop/retail setting to hold and create their own bespoke lessons for groups of 4-6 learners, taking advantage of the 'employment environment' and many of the tasks it has to offer.
Fayre & Square can provide a blend of role play and learning in a fully operational and safe setting. Lessons can be tailored to include the following tasks or learning experience.
- Customer interaction
- Money handling/till work (schools should provide petty cash for training purposes)
- Stock rotation
- Team work
- Literacy and numeracy
- Communication
- Problem solving
- IT skills
- Market research within Centre Court Shopping Centre
- Interviewing shop staff/stall holders
- Health and safety awareness
- Time keeping (eg. lunch time)
- Lunch (optional - learners' own or purchased).
We ask for a contribution to running costs of £20 per hour, paid on invoice. Sessions are bookable in advance through MVSC. Sessions are available during opening hours on the following days and times: one off taster sessions or block bookings for 3-6 weeks on Mondays, 10am-3.00pm (subject to availability).
Criteria
- Age 11+ years
- Open to schools, colleges and training organisations
- Must be supervised by a tutor/carer or appropriate adult
- Maximum of 6 learners
For bookings, to arrange a visit or for more information, please contact Kirstin O'Shea by email kirstin@mvsc.co.uk or by phone on 020 8685 1771
Placements
Fayre & Square offers an 8 week placement at the shop for individuals to learn retail skills and to gain experience in all aspects of working in a retail environment.