"The individual package that was tailor made to suit the needs of the pupil were amazing. The pupil really developed and progressed with this approach and bonded well with her keyworker."
Education Welfare Officer via Alternative Provision Panel
Cake Decorating
This project opens the opportunity for learners to meet and learn from professional cake decorators and shows learners the high quality finish that can be achieved with perseverance.
What's involved?
Learners arrive at centre and begin the day with target setting and games before beginning the activity. Most sessions are centre based with a professional cake decorator delivering sessions on site. Most groups also visit a chocolate making factory to complete a workshop. Different skills are used each week to produce a range of end products. There is a break for lunch in the middle of the day before the decorating continues.
This project aims to build confidence and show students that they can achieve a high quality finish on their work. Students are always surprised by what they have created.
Sample Programme
- Week 1 – Bake large sponges for decorating next week/ Decorate ‘Larry the lamb’ cupcakes
- Week 2 – Cake pops (professional session)
- Week 3 – Children’s Party cake/ Cupcake baking
- Week 4 – Dribble cake
- Week 5 – cupcakes (professional session)
- Week 6 – chocolate factory workshop (professional session)
