About the Scheme
The Harington Scheme is an unique learning programme for people, mainly young, with learning disabilities and/or difficulties to help them into employment, further education or a more rewarding life through appropriate learning opportunities.

Set up as a charity by the local community in 1980, the Scheme is situated in North London and attracts learners from all over the capital.

There are four strands to the training:

the Horticultural Training Scheme prepares people with learning difficulties/ disabilities for work, finds them employment and supports them in their new jobs;

Harington Gardeners is a supported employment initiative offering a stepping-stone for those who cannot go straight into work;

the Day Service provision offers horticulture of a therapeutic nature to adults with a learning disability or mental health support needs;

the Foundation Skills provision equips young people with the basic skills needed for employment, self-direction and personal development.

Every learner has an individual programme of activities to support their personal development and skill needs. The majority of learners are found a job or further training when they leave and the Scheme supports them and liaises with employers for as long as is needed.

Harington Annual Report 2010-2011 (pdf)

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