Prior to attending Thornbeck, Marcus had not accessed community based work experience. Marcus has shown a keen interest in Horticulture and has regularly accessed Horticulture on college site as a significant part of his programme.

To support Marcus to access an external work experience Thornbeck facilitated the establishment of a new community link with Shaw Trust and Marcus has commenced a weekly work experience. He has participated in a range of tasks including:

• Participated in a range of roles including gardener and grounds keeper
• Planted bulbs to prepare the site for customers in readiness for spring/summer
• Organised a range of plants that are for sale
• Planted seeds reading to be sold
• Organised the shed and greenhouses ready for spring

Through participating in community based work experience Marcus has been able to transfer and further develop his employability skills.