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Our Health and Social Care students studying for the IBCC qualification entertained residents at Yoakley House in Margate last Wednesday.

The students are developing specific skills in communicating with people who use services as part of their course. Planning and delivering a Christmas party for the residents enabled the students to work closely together as a team.

The residents enjoyed playing games which reminded them of their childhood years.

One lady, when playing pass the parcel said "This is a lovely game". Quiz questions designed by George Giles had a Christmas theme and Oliver Duffy selected songs from past decades for the residents to identify. Chloe Bond and other members of the group made a pass the parcel, with treats and forfeits. Megan Abbott designed a 'pin the accessories' on Santa game for the residents. The whole group cooked a range of tasty tea time cakes and savouries and served them to the guests.

Judith Baker, Head of Social Care at Dane Court said: "The students have a lovely way with elderly people. It is not easy for young people to adjust to their needs and we are grateful to Yoakley for their supporting, enabling our students to gain this valuable experience. The residents were very kind to us and encouraged the sixth formers. Working as a large group to plan and deliver such an event requires numerous inter-personal and communication skills, which is the aim of this course. I look forward to seeing how the careers of our IBCC students pan out in the future".