Something's cooking at Corseford as MP goes back to school
6 February 2012
An MP got a taste of life at Capability's Corseford School in Kilbarchan on Friday (3rd February).
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 are happy
to welcome Douglas Alexander to Corseford and give him the
opportunity to see this fabulous facility for himself. The
pupils are showing off the skills they have already developed
thanks to the new kitchen."
Mr Alexander 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."
