Welcome to
Basildon Bowlers Croft GAPS Centre
We can help you progress towards your next steps...
If you are out of education or training and want to gain qualifications, work experience, confidence and self belief to achieve your dreams, our GAPS Basildon Centre offering trade courses can help you.
We’ll develop a tailored package of support and goals to help support your individual needs. Working in small groups, our friendly and experienced tutors will help you to progress towards your next steps in life.
As a participant at TCHCs GAPS Basildon Centre you will have the opportunity to gain vocational skills and qualifications, including maths, English, skills for work and work experience.
Your programme will include:
- Vocational Aim
- Maths & English
- Life Skills
- Work Skills
- Work Experience
TCHC works effectively to include learners with complex needs. We have the facilities and expertise to work with learners with special educational needs in the areas of:
- Sensory and physical needs
- Cognition and learning
- Communication and interaction
- Social and emotional difficulties
- Mental health
- Learners with complex communication difficulties (ASD)
Our provision proudly consists of a personalised and flexible programme of support, which is updated regularly, to give our learners a positive learning experience.
All courses will be accredited through National Awarding Bodies.
This programme is fully funded. For eligible learners, we may be able to provide support covering costs such as travel and meals.
Please click here to see if you are eligible for financial support.
TCHC takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and we want to ensure that all people using our centres and services are kept safe from all forms of harm.
We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to:
- Respect each other’s right to feel safe
- Treat others fairly and with respect
- Not to threaten, hurt or abuse others
It is important you feel safe, if you are worried or concerned about yourself or someone you know, please talk to us:
please email: safeguarding@tchc.net
Sarah Dimond-Checketts
Basildon GAPS Construction Centre Manager
I believe that every learner has the ability to achieve great things when they are given the right support, encouragement, and opportunity. With a background in both teaching and leadership, I have dedicated my career to helping people build confidence, overcome barriers, and discover their potential. My approach is grounded in resilience, determination, and a genuine belief that success is not defined by where someone starts, but by the opportunities they are given and the belief they have in themselves. I am committed to creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire ambition, nurture personal growth, and empower learners to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
As Centre Manager, my focus is on creating a safe, ambitious, and supportive environment where every learner feels valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed. I am passionate about helping individuals develop not only the skills and qualifications they need, but also the confidence to believe in themselves and their future. My goal is for every individual who walks through our doors to leave with greater confidence, stronger skills, and the belief that they can achieve anything they set their mind to.
TCHC works effectively to include learners with complex needs. We have the facilities and expertise to work with learners with special educational needs in the areas of:
- Sensory and physical needs
- Cognition and learning
- Communication and interaction
- Social and emotional difficulties
- Mental health
- Learners with complex communication difficulties (ASD)
Our provision proudly consists of a personalised and flexible programme of support, which is updated regularly, to give our learners a positive learning experience.
All courses will be accredited through National Awarding Bodies.
This programme is fully funded. For eligible learners, we may be able to provide support covering costs such as travel and meals.
Please click here to see if you are eligible for financial support.
TCHC takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and we want to ensure that all people using our centres and services are kept safe from all forms of harm.
We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to:
- Respect each other’s right to feel safe
- Treat others fairly and with respect
- Not to threaten, hurt or abuse others
It is important you feel safe, if you are worried or concerned about yourself or someone you know, please talk to us:
please email: safeguarding@tchc.net
Careers
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What our learners say...
"The staff supported me by asking me how they can help me work towards my goal and adjusting my plan to reflect that. They have been able to solve my short-term problems and work towards solving my long-term ones, it is because of this, I feel more confident."
"The training I have received has made me become more interactive and I have met good people who have helped me feel more comfortable."
“Staff are friendly and welcoming and cater to your needs.”
"When I first joined, I was a ball of anger. I hated education and the world. The staff at the centre took time to listen and get to know me and would allow me to have time to myself to think. Over time I gradually started to manage my anger and felt comfortable."
"If you struggle with school or college, consider coming to TCHC because they will support you with any problems that you may have, and they will help you to develop your skills so that you grow in confidence and are ready for work and life."
