To see the amazing work that Chocolate Factory based Area 51 is doing, helping local young people with severe learning difficulties to continue learning post-19, Lynne Featherstone MP, on Friday, went for a special visit.

The Liberal Democrat MP met some of the local young people who are currently doing the three year course, learning skills for independent living, for work and to improve communication and number skills. The Wood Green based college uses creative arts and sensory stimulation to help with learning, and is planning to both start a rock-band and run disco nights in the near future.

Lynne Featherstone MP comments:

“This is such an inspirational working environment, where each young person gets tailor-made support, to help them develop to the best of their ability.

“It’s so great to see an organisation that really captures the potential of these young people because, in the years after they leave school, they often have fantastic development potential. And it’s done in such a fun way, too. I can’t wait to come back for a rock concert!”