ECL Harlow Learning Disabilities Day Centre

We will encourage and support you to live as independently as possible in your local community. Part of that is helping you to become familiar with your neighbourhood and take part in community activities that interest you.

At ECL Harlow we are within walking distance of the shops at Staple Tye Shopping Centre with local shops where we often purchase ingredients for our 'shop and cook' sessions. There are also cafes where we practise our budgeting and money management skills, while enjoying a drink and snack with friends.

The town centre is an easy bus ride away, giving us an opportunity to become familiar with using public transport. The town centre offers us a greater variety of shops, plus a library, bowling, and the cinema.

In nice weather we like to visit Gibberd Gardens where we can explore the stunning collection of plants, take photos, and get ideas for our own garden back at the centre.

We are also fortunate to have the sculpture trail in Harlow which often provides inspiration for our arts and crafts projects.

At the centre our 'shop and cook' sessions are a popular feature. Customers often take their ingredients home to practise preparing a dish in their own kitchen and share with family or friends.

At ECL Harlow you will have lots of learning opportunities to help you gain the skills you need to reach your personal goals.

ACL come to our centre and deliver courses in creative arts, performing arts, employability skills, 'looking after myself', and 'find your voice' - there really is something for everyone!

The staff at ECL Harlow are trained in ASDAN and offer focussed sessions in independent living skills, sensory baking, developing communication skills, sensory, horticulture and digital skills.

For more therapeutic activities we offer sensory story creation, sensory experiences, gardening, and arts and crafts.