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The Vestry Café

The Vestry Café – (to reflect its former use as a church,) is based in the heart of the town centre, and is also Hartlepool Borough Council’s Art Gallery and Tourist Information Centre. This vibrant café is ran by students from across the Trust and provides teas and a selection of coffees plus a delicious range of food, freshly-made on the premises (which boosts a 5 star review on trip advisor!). Students of all abilities work in the café as part of their foundation learning choices at KS4 and as part of their study programme in Sixth Form and Post 19 Further Education. Students gain confidence and skills in the catering and customer services sector, working in the community with members of the public. Highly skilled job coaches who are trained in Task Specific Instruction (TSI) support students to develop their work skills. Some students work weekends and holidays and receive a bursary