Construction and product design education

Traditional craft. Modern tools. Real progress.

Hands on, accredited programmes in carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, electrical and digital making for schools, specialist SEND settings, youth justice services and adult learners across London.

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100+young people on Enfield Council's Summer University

2 yearsrunning that programme back to back

6 weeksper accredited block, plus a live site visit

1 OTmeasuring every learner's progress

Programmes

Who we work with

We bring the workshop to you. Every programme runs as a ready to go block, with tutors, materials, safety and accreditation handled by us.

Schools and SEND settings

Construction and product design blocks for independent and specialist schools, built around each learner's EHCP.

Carpentry and joinery
Bricklaying
Plumbing
Electrical, on safe low voltage boards
3D printing and digital making

Youth justice

Practical making that builds focus, confidence and real skills, with a route on for young people who want to keep going.

Small group, hands on sessions
Accredited units
Support to set up as an independent maker, where funding allows

Adult and community

Product design courses that combine woodworking, 3D printing and electronics for adult learners and community groups.

Beginner friendly
Wellbeing at the centre
Mobile kit for community venues

Our approach

Cut it by hand. Cut it by machine.

Learners do every task the traditional way, then again with the tools the trade uses today. They time it, measure it and decide which a real workshop should use.

Traditional

Saw, chisel and housing joints
String line and spirit level
Screw terminals and compression joints
Plans drawn on paper

Modern

Handheld CNC and 3D printed jigs
Self levelling laser lines
Lever connectors and push fit
Tinkercad, thermal and inspection cameras

How a block runs

Six weeks, start to finish

STEP 1

Plan

We review EHCPs with the occupational therapist and set each learner's goals.

STEP 2

Build

Weekly 90 minute sessions with a specialist tutor, all tools and materials supplied.

STEP 3

Visit

A day on a live building site to see the trade at full scale.

STEP 4

Show

A showcase for families and staff, certificates, and a report for every learner.

Measured outcomes

Evidence, not just a nice afternoon

An occupational therapist assesses every learner at the start and end of each block. Schools get progress reports mapped to EHCP outcomes, ready for annual reviews.

ASDANAQA Unit AwardsEnhanced DBSFull risk assessments

Fine motor skillsGrip, precision, tool control

Gross motor skillsLifting, posture, coordination

Motor planningSequencing a task end to end

Bilateral coordinationTwo handed tool use

Sensory regulationNoise, texture, focus

Confidence and teamworkRoles, reflection, pride in work

About us

Making as wellbeing, and as a way into work

Wood and Wellness began with a simple idea: making things with your hands is good for you. Today we run accredited construction and product design programmes across London, from specialist schools to community workshops.

Every block is designed by us, delivered by qualified tutors, and backed by safeguarding, insurance and clear risk assessments, so settings can offer real trade skills without building a department from scratch.

Founded and led by Kojo Sarpong, Director.

Get in touch

Bring the workshop to your learners

Tell us about your setting and we will come back within two working days with a suggested programme.

info@woodandwellness.org