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20/04/2026

POV: You’re in a wheelchair for the first time at work.

Something as simple as opening a door… suddenly isn’t so simple.

In this clip, Sarah from Carrs Pasties is navigating her workplace in a wheelchair and what stands out is the effort it takes just to get through a door.

Most of us don’t think twice.
Push or pull… in and out… done.

But this flips your perspective completely.

It’s a reminder that accessibility isn’t always about big changes, it’s the everyday moments that shape someone’s experience.

At Learn With ESS, we don’t just talk about inclusion… we help people feel it.
Because once you feel it, everything changes.

Big credit to the team at Carrs Pasties for getting involved 👏

If you like what you see and want to work together, drop us a message.

16/04/2026

Reviews like this fuel what we do.

When these conversations reach classrooms, they stay with children—shaping how they think, feel, and treat others long after the session ends. That’s where real impact begins.

14/04/2026

What an incredible Easter holiday period we’re having.

We’ve been delivering sessions as part of a fantastic collaboration with Your Trust Rochdale through their HAF programme — a truly impactful initiative supporting young people through engaging activities and access to hot meals during the holidays.

This morning, we were at Stansfield Hall School in Littleborough, working with a brilliant group of young people. The energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to get involved were brilliant to see.

It’s always a pleasure to work alongside Ellis Risdale again — a great team effort to bring these sessions to life.

Grateful to play a small part in a programme that is making a genuine difference in the community.

09/04/2026

A little throwback to an event we delivered last year with Preston North End Community Trust as part of their Premier League Kicks tournament.

Alongside the matches, young people had the opportunity to step into a completely different environment and give blind football a go. It’s always powerful to see how quickly perspectives shift when participants experience the game without sight.

We even had the Mayor get involved, putting on the shades and having a go himself. To be fair, just adjusting to the blindfold is a challenge on its own, never mind trying to dribble and move with control.

Moments like this are what Learn With ESS is all about — creating experiences that build empathy, spark conversations, and leave a lasting impact.

We’re excited for more days like this over the summer 🙌

25/03/2026

CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE 🇬🇧🏆

Massive congratulations to our ambassador Zara Musker for captaining the England Deaf Women’s Futsal Team to European glory 👏

Unbeaten. Five games. Five wins. Champions.

So proud to have role models like Zara inspiring the next generation and showing what’s possible ❤️

This is more than football. This is impact.

23/03/2026

Hi, I’m Ghana. For the past few months, I’ve been working with Learn With ESS on their social media and recently, I got to experience their work in real life.

I recently attended a Learn With ESS workshop at Carrs Pasties, and I didn’t realise how much I needed it until I was there.

As someone with a disability, I don’t always walk into spaces feeling fully seen — but this felt different. I felt comfortable, included, and understood.

It was so inspiring to be surrounded by Learn With ESS and to be part of their workshop with the Carrs Pasties team — spaces like this really remind you what inclusion should feel like.

Grateful for rooms that feel safe, real, and human. And for conversations that stay with you long after you leave.

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17/03/2026

Words. That. Matter.

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12/03/2026

Join us in applauding Zara, a fantastic member of the team! 🌟

Zara has been part of the ESS family for a while now, bringing her passion, insight, and lived experience to the work we do around disability awareness and inclusion.

In this video, she shares her perspective on the importance of communication in hospitality, particularly for people with hearing loss like herself. From the challenges of ambient noise to the importance of good lighting and clear visual communication, Zara highlights how small adjustments can make a big difference in creating more inclusive and welcoming spaces.

Alongside her work with ESS, Zara is also preparing to represent the England Women’s Deaf Futsal Team at the upcoming European Championships — an incredible achievement that we’re all extremely proud of! 🏆

Wishing you the very best, Zara — we’ll all be cheering you on!

06/03/2026

Three simple tools. One powerful experience.

A blindfold, a pair of ear defenders, and a wheelchair.

These three items play a huge role in the practical element of our workshops at Learn With ESS. They allow participants to step into someone else’s shoes and experience, even if only for a moment, what life can feel like when you can’t see, hear, speak, or walk.

Every session brings a mix of reflections, emotions, and honest feedback. Whether it’s putting on the blindfold, trying the ear defenders, or attempting everyday tasks from a wheelchair, people begin to understand the barriers that many individuals navigate daily.

We truly believe people may not always remember exactly what you said… but they will remember how you made them feel. And that feeling is often where real change begins.

Excited to continue building new collaborations with organisations and groups who want to create more inclusive environments.

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04/03/2026

Great morning with the brilliant team at Carrs Pasties! 💚💙🧡

We delivered a Learn With ESS workshop focused on disability awareness and practical ways to create more inclusive environments — particularly around better supporting customer experiences in-store.

Through Education, Sport, and Speaking, the team explored communication, understanding different disabilities, and how small actions can make a big difference.

Thanks to everyone who got involved and brought such great energy to the session!

21/02/2026

Behind the scenes!

Powerful conversations, real experiences, and meaningful learning in action. Every session is about breaking barriers, building empathy, and creating a more inclusive world — one discussion at a time.

17/02/2026

“It’s the most effective customer service training you could ever have. It’s certainly the best I’ve been to.”
— Liam Carr, Owner-Director, Carr’s Pasties

Recently, we delivered a Learn With ESS workshop to the team at Carr’s Pasties in Bolton.

The focus? Understanding customer experience from a different perspective.

From navigating a mock shop blindfolded to recognising the challenges of background noise in busy environments, the team experienced first-hand how small barriers can create frustration.

One key takeaway stood out:

Sometimes the most impactful thing you can say is,
“Would you like any help?”

Not because someone visibly “needs” it — but because inclusive communication benefits everyone.

When businesses understand real-life barriers — whether related to sight, hearing, mobility or hidden disabilities — customer service doesn’t just improve. It transforms.

Thank you to Liam and the team for embracing the experience with openness and honesty.

Education. Sport. Speaking.
That’s ESS. 💚💙🧡

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