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  • Aurora Foxes and Hilton Unite to Break Barriers Facing People with Learning Disabilities

    Published 27/11/23

    Aurora Foxes, a specialist training college in Minehead for students with learning difficulties, and Hilton are helping employers overcome the barriers to employing people with learning disabilities. Almost nine in 10 people with a learning disability in the UK have experienced difficulties finding a job and 80% of people with a learning disability stated a fear of being judged at interview stage, putting them off applying altogether according to the results of a survey commissioned by Hilton this year.

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  • A day in the life

    Published 24/11/23

    We are thrilled to bring you the first video in our 'A Day in the Life' series! Join us as we follow student Cameron on a typical day working a food prep shift at Foxes Hotel, from the moment he wakes up, to the end of his working day.

    We hope you enjoy this fantastic insight into what students get up to during their vital work experience at Foxes Hotel.

     

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  • Aurora Foxes taste success after latest Ofsted inspection

    Published 25/07/23

    The only specialist college and training hotel in the UK for young adults with learning disabilities has received an Ofsted ‘Good’ grading with one out of the five areas reviewed as ‘outstanding.’

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  • Duke of Edinburgh Success!

    Published 29/06/23

    Weeks of determination, resilience and teamwork have paid off...

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  • Changing perceptions and challenging stereotypes...

    Published 20/06/23

    Less than 5% of adults with learning disabilities are currently in employment... and we are determined to change that!

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  • Aurora Foxes Future Chefs Competition

    Published 17/06/23
    Last Thursday we ran our first ever Future Chefs Competition with Sodexo! A representative from Springboard as well as the HIT academy were also in attendance. Students from each residential house put themselves forward and then worked together to
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  • Aurora Foxes & Hilton Hotels say thank you to work experience providers

    Published 17/06/23
    On Friday we hosted a very special event at Aurora Foxes to thank all of our wonderful work experience providers for all of their support over the past year with our students. We worked in collaboration with Hilton Hotels to design a menu and buil
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  • Aurora Foxes Community Engagement Video

    Published 30/03/23

    Foxes Community Kitchen has been up and running for just over a year now. It has been a fantastic initiative set up by our students and Williton Parish Council to help the community with getting people back out into a social environment where they can enjoy an affordable lunch at Williton Pavillion, socialise with others and support our students with their work skills. Watch our video to see what we get up to on a day at the Foxes Community Kitchen!

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  • World Down Syndrome Day 2023

    Published 21/03/23

    21 March is World Down Syndrome Day – and that date’s no coincidence. It was chosen because it’s the 21st day of the third month, relating to the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome.

    The theme this year is With Us Not for Us. That’s something that Rebecca, 23, believes passionately.

    Rebecca is a third-year student at Aurora Foxes in Minehead – a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities. She’s studying for a level 1 NVQ in Hospitality Services.

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  • Oscar-winning actor makes video message for students at specialist college in Somerset

    Published 14/03/23

    James Martin, Oscar-winning star of 'An Irish Goodbye' has made a video message for students at Aurora Foxes, a specialist catering college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities.

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  • Aurora Foxes & Hilton shortlisted at Springboard Awards for Excellence 2023!

    Published 11/02/23
    We are delighted to announce that Aurora Foxes has been shortlisted alongside our partners at Hilton for the best education and industry partnership at the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2023.  From work placements leading to employment, s
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  • Good luck James Martin, from Aurora Foxes

    Published 26/01/23

    In response to the fantastic news about Northern Irish film 'An Irish Goodbye' receiving an Oscar nomination for the Best Short Film, students at Aurora Foxes have made their own short film, congratulating James Martin - the star himself!

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