Douglas Alexander MP

Labour MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Something’s cooking at Corseford as MP goes back to school!

Douglas gets a taste of life at Capability’s Corseford School in Kilbarchan 

Douglas Alexander, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, visited the School’s new Post Sixteen Unit (PSU) kitchen which opened at the end of last year.

The state-of-the-art kitchen, which was funded by Corseford’s Parent Council, is  used by the school’s senior pupils to help them develop some of the daily living skills they will need when they leave school.

During the visit, pupils demonstrated how the kitchen’s accessible features including: a fully automated rise and fall work surface; a pull out pantry and fridge and height adjustable tables, are helping them to cook and plan meals independently.

Capability Head Teacher, Sue Williams commented: “We welcome Douglas Alexander to Corseford and giving him the opportunity to see this fabulous facility for himself.  The pupils are looking forward to showing off the skills they have already developed thanks to the new kitchen.”

Douglas said:

“I am delighted to visit Capability Scotland’s Corseford School and particularly the new state-of-the-art kitchen. It’s a huge step for young people who may be about to leave the school and perhaps live independently on their own for the first time. This excellent teaching facility will provide a vital part in developing some of the valuable daily life skills with confidence.”

Photo: Douglas with Principal Teacher Ian Wood and keen pupil Sarah.

                                                                                         
• Capability Scotland campaigns with, and provides education, employment and support services for, disabled children and adults across Scotland,
• For more information see www.capability-scotland.org.uk
• Corseford School is situated in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire. It is run by Capability Scotland and offers day and residential placements and a residential respite service for children and young people with complex additional support needs. The school has a team of onsite physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and nurses working alongside teaching and care staff. Pupils from all over Scotland attend the school and/or stay in the residential unit.
• The new PSU kitchen at Corseford School was funded by Corseford’s Parent Council with support from Thorntonhall Tennis Club. Corporate Volunteers from Lloyd’s Banking Group and Scottish Enterprise also helped the project by removing the old kitchen.