We take immense pride in our awards, totalling four times our turnover last year, a testament to our dedication to the community.
The BALM (Baking as Lifestyle Medicine) programme offered by The Sourdough School operates as a social enterprise, embodying a living syllabus that is continuously evolving and growing. Shaped by ongoing research, feedback, and lectures and tutorials are delivered by many people. With contributions from a diverse community of experts, the programme offers a unique, multidisciplinary, and evidence-based approach to lifestyle medicine through baking. Our commitment to broadening access to education and promoting inclusivity is demonstrated through our awards programme, providing scholarships and bursaries.
Graduates of our BALM diploma course are empowered with a prescription license.
A prescription licence enables graduates to prescribe BALM vouchers for social prescribing to their patients via The Sourdough Club. This means the benefits of our programme extend beyond the immediate participants, reaching patients and the wider community. – We have given over £75,000 of social prescription memberships from The Sourdough Club.
Through our unique and ever-evolving BALM programme, The Sourdough School is leading the way in demonstrating the transformative potential of baking as a tool for lifestyle medicine. Our commitment to providing accessible, evidence-based education and supporting our students to bring about systems change in their own practice contributes to improved health outcomes and well-being in the community.
Our course delivery is flexible, accommodating various learning preferences and geographic constraints. We offer both in-person and online courses, enabling accessibility and convenience for all participants. The curriculum combines lectures, tutorials, practical baking sessions, and regular live support sessions through The Sourdough Club, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Engaging
What sets the BALM programme apart is its engaging, conversational style, encouraging participants to partake in inspiring conversations that motivate lifestyle changes. This approach ensures that our courses are not just about imparting knowledge but also inspiring action and personal growth.
A critical aspect of our programme is the extensive database of over 700 categorized academic studies available to students as part of their course. This resource allows students to delve deeper into the evidence base supporting the BALM protocol, enhancing their understanding and fostering a greater appreciation for the science of baking and its impact on health.
Contributions to the course from various leading experts in their respective fields add richness to our programme. They bring their wealth of knowledge, real-world experiences, and unique perspectives, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Through this collaborative approach, our programme continually evolves in response to new insights, research findings, and the diverse needs of our students.
