The NANSA Adult Centre has been upgraded and refurbished in recent years and can offer clients a pleasant & comfortable learning environment. The large single storey building with its open plan layout enables our clients to move freely between session rooms with good access to to all areas of the building.

Each programme/course is regularly monitored and reviewed to ensure that our clients’ individual needs are met. We offer an extensive outreach programme  to encourage independence,  support confidence-building and promote inclusion within the mainstream community. Adult Services are fully committed to empowering clients to achieve a smooth transition into work, voluntary placements and community life on completion of their skills development programmes.

Learning, Living and Leisure

We are proud to introduce our exciting new and inclusive programme of learning, living and leisure services.

 Come and talk to us about your learning or leisure requirements. All our courses can be individually tailored, with enjoyable sessions delivered within a positive and structured learning environment.

 Our Centre is fully accessible to all learners, has highly qualified staff and excellent facilities, including a fully equipped changing/wet room for clients who require personal care support.

 There are plenty of opportunities throughout the day to meet new people and socialise within our client run coffee bar and tuck shop. We also offer a number of community-based services and social activities.

 NANSA Activities & Sessions

Three different levels of support can be provided to ensure a personalised service. Full details are available on request from the Adult Centre. Tel: 01603 627662

Life Works

Life Works is a fully inclusive course involving  educational, vocational and personal development skills modules. The course offers  the opportunity to prepare for work and community life. All Life Works courses are accredited, each module runs for 16 weeks each per annum with specific learning outcomes for each.

Personal Support:

A basic level of personal care support is offered. Clients work in small groups (average 8-10 participants) and are allocated a key-worker for support in all issues relating to their skills development programme and personal matters.

Transition Into Work:

Upon successful completion of  skills development programme, clients will be supported in taking up work/voluntary placement opportunities through NANSA’s close links with The Shaw Trust and Meridian East.

NANSA trading initiatives will offer some clients the opportunity of further training or paid employment. Clients wishing to develop retail skills may be offered a voluntary placement within one of the Association’s five charity shops, which are situated throughout the Norwich area. NANSA can also offer accredited retail skills and experience within our Aylsham Road Shop. We also work in partnership with the YMCA to provide accreditation for retail skills.

NANSA Five Star

NANSA Five Star is a challenging, entertaining and supportive programme of activities for adults who require a high level of support in order to participate fully with in-house and outreach programmes.

A diverse programme of learning and creative courses.

Outreach activities to empower clients to participate in community life.

Inclusion in accredited learning/skills development courses where required.

Discreet and efficient health care support.

Personal Support:

NANSA has excellent wet room/changing facilities and trained staff who offer a discreet and efficient personal care service. All clients are allocated a key worker for support in all matters relating to their programmes and personal issues. Experienced peer mentors and a team of trained volunteers are available to offer information, friendship and support to new clients.

Transition/Community Involvement:

NANSA will actively support and encourage clients to access mainstream leisure and special interest groups which match their interests and preferences.

NANSA trading initiatives will offer some clients paid employment opportunities.