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Each year April rolls around and it is time for autism awareness week. This year, the start of April is different to how it has been in the past. With COVID-19, it feels like the whole world is topsy-turvy, and…

We at Little Gate understand that right now is a very difficult time for everyone, and trying to adjust to an altered way of life seems very strange! We also know that this is especially tricky for adults and children…

My name is Patrick and I am one of the trainees that was wrote to Sally-Ann Hart and then I met her in December. After our letter to Sally-Ann Hart, she came to visit us at the farm in December.…

Click on this link to see our 2019 round up! LGF 2019 Roundup

Dear Sally-Ann Hart,  We are trainees at Little Gate Farm and we are writing about the article you shared and the comments you made at the hustings. We are adults with learning disabilities, and we want to share our opinions.  We would…

Last week, the board of trustees appointed Andrea Randall-Smith as the new CEO of Little Gate! After six years in the position, Claire Cordell is stepping down and joining the trustees. Here is a message from the wonderful Claire: "As…

One of our trainees Simon, aged 31, collected his first ever paycheque last week from Jaytec Glass! Simon has a learning disability and autism and attended the farm for about three years. After completing a work experience placement, he started…

Positivity, passion and pride were all in abundance this week at Little Gate Farm’s 2nd annual Employer Awards Ceremony! Held in the beautiful De la Warr Pavilion, trainees, families, staff and employers gathered to celebrate the diversity that our learning…

The Little Gate team attended the BASE (British Association for Supported Employment) Conference in Manchester this week.  It was a great opportunity to meet other organisations who support adults with autism and learning disabilities into paid employment. We learned that…