Homefield News

Introducing Breward's, our latest community enterprise
21 Aug 2020

Our new coffee shop will be a community-focused space for our students to gain vital work experience. They'll be serving customers, preparing food and even learning some artisan bakery skills over the academic year.

Along with delicious food and drink, Breward's will also have an outlet for our students' and residents' wonderful craft products, woodwork, artwork and cards. 

Read about the new coffee shop here.

Getting inventive with TeenTech
26 Oct 2019

students raising hands in participation at event

On Thursday we took 7 students to a TeenTech event in Leicester - it was a great day out learning about careers in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Read all about their day here.

The results are in for P1's Autumn Hanging Basket competition 2019
24 Oct 2019

student planting flowers in a hanging basket

Our Pathway 1 horticulture students have been hard at work this Autumn taking part in our latest inclusive skills competition.

Read the results here.

Day Services updates: Learning the Art of Pruning
9 Oct 2019

Our Day Services maintenance group have had a busy fortnight, clearing the front of Mountsorrel for our second Open Day and learning the art of pruning in order to start on landscaping the shrubbery. They've been pruning, shaping and weeding our plant areas to make sure the hidden features are better on display.

On Friday a group went to a Charnwood Action Group meeting in Birstall, where they listened to talks from the Hate Crime Officer for Leicestershire, an Age UK advocacy service and about the Round the World challenge programme.

The craft group have been having a go at making knitted hats - we can't wait to see how they turn out!

Congratulations in order for our Sip and Surf Manager
30 Sept 2019

A massive congratulations to our Sip & Surf Manager Sheila for recently gaining her Diploma in Education and Teaching! Superstar Sheila was also awarded Student of the Year for her cohort. Well done Sheila!

Busy few weeks for Day Services
23 Sept 2019

Over the last couple of weeks, our new Day Services maintenance & gardening group have spent two busy days weeding, gardening and tidying the front of our Mountsorrel main site ready for the Open Days.

Through their hard work, the group have picked up more work to last us well into autumn. We are now looking at gardening, hard landscaping and maintenance work in Mountsorrel and Sileby - and we’ve only just started!

Our Monday group also lent a hand, removing plants and rubbish in front of our Sileby sites.

Barrow Of Treats has had a make-over!
20 Sept 2019

Local Loughborough branch of global company DIAM provided cabinets, bespoke shelving and free labour to help us continue to provide real-life work experience for our students in a welcoming & functional environment.

Find out more about the cafe & sweet shop freshen up

New Vocational Session - College Garth Kennels
21 Jun 2019

Dogs. Loveable companions, always happy to see you whether you've been gone 5 seconds or 1 day, all-round Good Boys (regardless of gender).

But did you know they also provide a perfect work experience opportunity for students with learning disabilities and autism?

Read more to find out how one student is developing their work skills by dog walking.

Inclusive Skills Competition - Glasgow 2019
30 May 2019

Our students George and Max, along with staff members Rob and Dan, travelled to Scotland to participate in an International Inclusive Skills Competition based at Glasgow College #ERASMUS+ organised by NatSpec.

Read more about their day

On the pitch of Leicester City Football Club
22 May 2019

Seven of our students had a fantastic time showing off their skills at the home of Leicester City Football Club! Gracing King Power Stadium’s hallowed turf, the students participated in a memorable ‘Play on the Pitch’ football tournament.

The team had a fantastic day, playing five separate matches with some difficult opposition. Coming together with great team spirit, they made the most of a very special day.

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