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Disability Awareness and Team Cohesion Program

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. 💚💙🧡

09/02/2026

Words. That. Matter.

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02/02/2026

Words that genuinely mean the world to us.

“I feel very, very lucky to have my eyesight… the children were so focused and absolutely loved the activities.”

A massive thank you to Mrs Roberts, TA at St. John’s Primary School, for such a heartfelt reflection after today’s session.
Hearing how focused the children were, how much they loved the activities, and how the experience encouraged gratitude, empathy, and reflection is exactly why we do what we do.

Moments like this remind us how powerful these sessions can be — creating space for young people to reflect, understand different lived experiences, and carry those lessons beyond the classroom.

Thank you for the warm welcome and the kind words — sessions like this truly stay with us 💚💙🧡

22/01/2026

Teacher feedback that says it all.

“It was a great opportunity for the children to really understand, empathise, and reflect on how it feels to live with a disability.”

A huge thank you to All Saints Primary School and to Hannah for such kind words following our session with Year 5.
From learning about blind football and perseverance, to getting hands-on in the practical activities, the pupils showed brilliant curiosity, empathy, and maturity throughout.

This is exactly what Learn With ESS is about — creating meaningful experiences that spark understanding, gratitude, and conversations that stay with young people long after the session ends 💚💙🧡

Thank you for having us — and for being so open to learning, reflecting, and growing together.

20/01/2026

“I live a better life than 99% of people with sight.”

Read that again.

This isn’t motivation.
It’s a mirror.

Learn With ESS exists to challenge how we see disability, ability, and potential.
To create spaces where perspective shifts, access opens, and people are seen before labels.

This is perspective in action.

14/01/2026

Real words. Real impact.

After delivering a classroom workshop and a practical session at Kersley West Primary School, as part of the Farnworth Matters programme, it was brilliant to hear this feedback from Mrs Marston.

From engaging even the less attentive pupils, to helping children experience the world without sight or hearing, the session encouraged empathy, understanding, and a new perspective on the challenges others may face.

Exactly why this work matters — creating moments that stick, spark conversation, and help young people see the world a little differently. 💚💙🧡

13/01/2026

We’re extremely excited for the month of January as we officially kick off the Farnworth Matters programme.

It’s a true privilege to be part of such a unique initiative supporting schools across Farnworth, helping young people access experiences, activities, and skills that go beyond the classroom and support community strengths identified locally. Farnworth has a vibrant community spirit and real ambition for positive change and this programme is part of that wider movement.

Through our inclusion and disability awareness sessions, we’re hopeful the conversations and experiences created will be both memorable and impactful. With visits to 11+ schools this month, we can’t wait to collaborate with schools, staff, and the wider Farnworth community.

A programme that is truly one of a kind and a real honour to be part of it. 💚💙🧡

06/01/2026

Wishing everyone a brilliant start to 2026 ✨

We recently caught up with Gavin Astley from Carrs Pasties to ask a simple but important question:
What do people not always see or realise about the Learn With ESS workshop experience?

What stood out most was something you can’t always capture in a flyer, a poster, or a social post — the shift in confidence, openness, and happiness.
Time and time again, Gavin sees people leave sessions feeling more assured, more comfortable asking questions they’ve never felt able to ask before, and genuinely lighter for having had the space to do so safely.

That’s the power of creating environments where curiosity is welcomed, barriers are broken down, and real conversations are encouraged.
The impact doesn’t stop when the workshop ends — it shows up in how people feel, interact, and carry themselves afterwards.

We’re grateful to work with partners who truly see and value that difference.
This is Learn With ESS — beyond what you can put on a poster.

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27/12/2025

RSFC alumnus Azeem Amir returned to inspire our year 12 students with an engaging talk on disability awareness, sport and entrepreneurship. Sharing his journey as an England blind footballer and business owner, it was a truly motivating session. Read more via our website.

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