Life Long learning is our motto
Students are enabled to improve their knowledge and skills. This can include learning about interesting Topics, practicing Maths and English techniques, and developing independent living skills such as cookery and road safety.
Cookery
We believe that learning how to cook in a safe environment is an extremely important part of building our independent living skills... and also a lot of fun!
Topics
Learning about different topics is both fun and horizon expanding for the minds of our students.
Maths
Where possible, we encourage people to learn basic mathematics the can help in their day to day lives. like budgeting with money and telling the time.
English
Students are provided English learning tasks appropriate to their level. This includes reading and writing skills.
Road Safety
At Quest, we believe that the learning of road safety is a skill we can all benefit from in promoting independence.
Community is fostered and friendships forged
Quest Daycare is the perfect environment for adults with learning disabilities to make friends and be part of a vibrant community. Students are provided the safety, space, and fun activities to forge close bonds with other people.
Friendships
Friendships formed at Quest are life long and deep rooted. Quest is a great way to meet new people and to stay in touch with old friendly faces too!
Fun and Games
Students can be both competitive and communal in the various game activities we provide for them, such as pool, skittles, and video games plus much more!
Discos
Discos are our frequent occurrence and the centre, and are much loved by our students. People can let their hair down, have a dance, and even sing karaoke.
Group Discussions
Quest facilitates a safe and judgement free environment for students to discuss various subjects in a group setting. This can include topics such as how to stay safe online or even just reminiscing about times gone past.
Special Events
Special times of year are celebrated at Quest and students get to join in with the festivities. Christmas is an especially joyous time at Quest, where even Santa pays us a visit, to the delight of all!
Creativity is valued and encouraged
Creativity is an important part of day to day life at the centre. Students can exercise self-expression, enjoy themselves immensely, and even relax whilst letting their creative juices flow, with guidance from staff when necessary.
Acting
Plays and roleplaying are occasions where students can express themselves at Quest, learning lines and acting in front of the camera.
Painting
Colouring
We have plenty of resources that our students use daily. Students love painting for both artistic expression and relaxation .
Colouring
Colouring
Students are often given sheets of paper they can colour in, usually based on themes that are appropriate to the topic we are learning that month.
Music
Crafts
Music production and playing are also a regular feature at Quest. We have instruments and recording equipment that students enjoy making use out of.
Crafts
Crafts
Students can keep their hands busy with the many creative designs we have for them to craft. Students are guided by staff and provided with materials that allow them to show their full creative potential.
Facilities
We provide students with various facilities that can be used, with staff oversight when necessary.
Gym
Exercise is encouraged and provided for at Quest with our treadmills and exercise bikes! We also hold chair aerobic sessions for students who are less able to use our gym.
Karaoke
Computer Suite
Students can sing to their hearts content under our amazing lights with our karaoke/disco machine!
Computer Suite
Computer Suite
Computer Suite
A computer suite is available for students to study, flex their creativity on, or simply to spend some time relaxing. Our music production also takes place in this room and there are games and a TV students can use to have fun.
Instruments
Computer Suite
Instruments
Quest owns musical instruments that students can use. We have a set of drums, a keyboard, and many shakeable instrumentation. We also own equipment that can be used for recording music.
Pool Table
Computer Suite
Instruments
Students love playing both pool and snooker on our very own table! A staple of Quest, staff hold tournaments and even a "School of Pool" where students can train to improve their abilities at the game.