Years of
combined experience in education, Food, wellbeing and creative learning
"My workshops bring together the things I'm most passionate about — education, creativity, food and helping people discover what they're capable of."
The 5 Cs of Bake Off Challenge
Welcome to a unique learning experience where the kitchen becomes a classroom for personal growth! Drawing from my background in special needs education, food, psychology, and art, I have designed interactive, hands-on workshops tailored for schools, local community groups, and youth organisations.
A practical life-skills workshops that build confidence, resilience and teamwork through the joy of baking.
Bake. Connect. Grow.
The Signature Program: The 5 Cs Bake-Off Challenge
CONFIDENCE
Believe in yourself
and your abilities.
COMMITMENT
Stay focused and keep going, even when it's
challenging.
COLLABORATION
Work together, support others and achieve
more as a team.
CREATIVITY
Think differently, express ideas and bring imagination to life.
COMMUNICATION
Share ideas, listen actively and solve problems together.
The 5 Cs We Build Together
Cooking and baking are powerful metaphors for life.
In this engaging workshop, participants work in teams to bake and assemble classic treats (such as our signature Victoria sponge cake) while actively practising the 5 Cs of Competence and Resilience:
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Confidence: Trusting your skills, embracing decisions, and building self-belief.
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Commitment: Staying motivated, handling challenges, and seeing a task through.
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Collaboration: Working effectively with peers, sharing responsibilities, and supporting one another.
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Creativity: Expressing individuality through unique decoration and design.
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Communication: Clearly discussing roles, solving problems together, and articulating ideas.
Designed with inclusion in mind
More Than Baking
Building life skills, well-being, and brighter futures
Building Confidence
Through connection
working together, sharing ideas and celebrating success
Inclusive & Adaptable
Activities tailored to different needs and abilities
Activities can be adapted to accommodate different learning needs:
communication styles, confidence levels and levels of independence.
This workshop could be particularly suitable for:
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SEN settings
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SEMH provision
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Alternative provision
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Youth groups
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Transition programmes
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Enrichment days
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PSHE/life-skills programmes
What’s Included in the Workshop?
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Safe & Structured Environment: Clear guidance on proper hygiene requirements (such as thorough handwashing for 20 seconds with warm water and soap) and step-by-step baking techniques.
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Guided Reflection: Post-challenge questionnaires and reflection prompts designed to help youth recognise their growth, practice positive coping strategies, and understand emotional control.
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Judging & Celebration: A friendly, positive evaluation using custom criteria sheets (scored on a 1 to 5 scale) that reward effort, teamwork, and problem-solving over perfection.
INCLUDED IN ALL PACKAGES
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Facilitated Bake-Off Challenge
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5 Cs life-skills activities
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Guided reflection
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Assessment/feedback sheets
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Recipes
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Participant worksheets
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Certificates/celebration
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Pre-workshop planning
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Risk-assessment guidance
Who Is This For?
These programs are fully adaptable for:
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Schools: Enriching your social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or activity weeks.
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Local Community Centres & Youth Clubs: Creating inclusive, safe spaces for connection and skill-building.
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Support & Advocacy Groups: Fostering mindfulness, self-esteem, and positive peer interaction.
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Team Building for Parents & Staff: Promoting team-building, icebreaker activities, and stronger connections through fun, hands-on experiences.
Pricing & Investment
Introductory Prices
COMMUNITY GROUPS
£150 / session
Perfect for youth clubs, charities and community organisations
SCHOOLS - HALF DAY
£300
Up to 4 hours of engaging
activities and learning
SCHOOLS - FULL DAY
£500
Full-day workshop experience with multiple groups
Program worksheets, recipes, and handouts are provided. A risk assessment is also required before the workshop is implemented.
Important Note: Equipment and ingredients are NOT included in the price and must be supplied by the hosting venue/school. This is for safety purposes. However, we provide a simple ingredients & equipment checklist in advance that your school/venue can easily source, keeping costs low for you.