Weston College recently welcome Oz from Galliford Try, who delivered an engaging and insightful session for our Supported Employment learners - bringing the world of Construction and the critical importance of Health and Safety to life in a memorable way.

Using cutting-edge 360° virtual reality headsets, learners were transported to a live construction site, where they could experience real-world scenarios in a safe and immersive environment. This innovative approach helped them to not only identify potential hazards, but also understand the practical steps needed to manage and mitigate these risks effectively. It offered a dynamic and impactful alternative to traditional classroom-based health and safety training.

The session proved to be valuable and well-received by our SEND learners, with one learner saying, “It was so much better than learning about health and safety through reading or online modules. Being virtually on-site really helped me understand the consequences of poor health and safety - I felt like I was in the shoes of a real construction worker.”

We are grateful to Oz and the team at Galliford Try for providing such a unique learning experience to our learners. It’s opportunities like these that inspire our learners and equip them with the confidence and practical awareness needed to thrive in real workplace environments.