Hello! I’m Deanna and currently I’m completing work over the summer with the Marketing, Communications and Engagement team. At Homefield College, I am a Pathway 3 student and I am here to talk the rundown of the 2026 Sew Unique Fashion Show, including how I was involved.
Your guide to dressing up for the Summer Party.
On Sunday 1st March 2026, Homefield will take to the streets for the Run For All Leicester 10K. This is about a far greater goal than personal bests and finish lines – we’re raising £10,000 to establish our first Homefield Community Hubs.
In light of recent, baseless claims spreading disinformation about autism, we want to be absolutely clear about our position and direct our Homefield community to trusted, evidence-based sources.
This afternoon (Monday 15 September, 4.30 pm) MPs will debate the future of post-19 special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Menphys, launching a Homefield education programme at their Menphys Hub in the heart of the South Wigston community.
At Homefield, we believe that every student has the potential to achieve incredible things – especially when they’re supported in environments that champion inclusion, self-belief and opportunity.
In the second episode of Beyond the Label, a Homefield College podcast where neurodiversity meets opportunity, we delve into one of the most important topics for young people who have learning and communication difficulties: careers.
Last week, we celebrated National Careers Week with a vibrant array of activities that highlighted the importance of green careers and sustainability.
🎙️ Welcome to ‘Beyond the Label’, the podcast by Homefield College where neurodiversity meets opportunity!
Performing Arts students have recently started taking exciting trips to Curve Theatre in Leicester to experience the magic of live musical theatre – beginning with “Hairspray” on 26th September, followed by “Dear Evan Hansen” on 3rd October.
We are thrilled to announce that all of our talented hair & beauty students who entered the World Skills Competition have advanced to the National Qualifiers for World Skills UK!
We were delighted to join the annual Portland Games competition again this year. In the weeks leading up to the event, our Health & Fitness students prepared thoroughly by researching the venue, packing essentials and learning how to handle different situations as well as the value of teamwork and respect when competing.
Welcome to Spectrum Style, an autism-friendly training salon operated by Homefield College in Barrow-Upon-Soar.
Our salon is more than just a place to get a relaxing treatment; it’s a supportive environment where students who have learning and / or communication disabilities gain valuable vocational skills while providing quality services to our local community.
Recently we launched a #HomefieldRespects inclusive competition. This was looking to showcase how our students are shining through all four aspects of our Homefield Respects Campaign.
For National Careers Week 2024 students took part in a wide range of activities including listening to former Homefield student, Ethan C, talk about his career progression!
In a recent News Room lesson, Pathway 3 students delved into the world of social media and talked about online post privacy
We are thrilled to announce the opening of ‘Spectrum Style’, our new hair, grooming & beauty training salon, on the bustling Barrow-upon-Soar High Street from Monday 27th November.
Fake news is all around us. It fuels misinformation, stokes fear and polarises society. It’s important to be able to fact-check and spot when information may not be true.
What a successful first half term we have had! Work placements are now better than ever, Nuneaton have a farm to care for, and more money than mischief was raised for Macmillan Cancer Charity – at lots of coffee mornings across our sites, with delicious cakes made by our very own Pathway One & Two students!
The Student Union is a small group of students at Homefield College given the opportunity to create decisions, advise their peers, and to show staff what we think needs to be done to make the college a safer, more comfortable, and better place all around.
Hello, I am Denzil, a second-year student at Homefield. I am an ambitious student and with the endorsement and encouragement of the college I have managed to achieve many things that will help me in life.
The year started busy as always, but it was a welcome relief to be going into an academic year without the impact of the pandemic leading the priority of our work. This meant that we could focus on what we do best, which is engaging with the community and real experiences for the students. There is far too much that has been achieved by the students in this academic year to cover everything, but a flavour of the year follows.
Hi I’m Alex Jones, I am 21 years old, I have ADHD and autism, and I’ve been a member of T.E.C.K for about three years now. Despite life throwing up hurdles, I’m on my way to university now. This is my story.
On Wednesday 14th of June, I faced my fears of public speaking whilst having social anxiety – by delivering a speech about my Specialist Education Journey to 300 delegates at Natspec. Here’s my top tips and personal experience of the Annual conference in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
What an incredible time we had at the Natspec Annual Conference in Stratford-upon-Avon last week! From workshop leaders to student speakers, find out about Homefield’s time at the conference.
As part of a mock election, Pathway Two Personal Development students created a campaign around what they would do if they were to become PM.
On Tuesday 9th of May we held our annual Student Conference, where students engage in activities as a whole-college community, try something new and develop their skills about a specific theme or topic. This year’s focus was on employability and enterprise.
On Wednesday 19th of April, Student Union representatives Harry and Savannah had the honour of visiting Parliament in London!
Last week we celebrated careers guidance and resources to help support young people leaving education. Find out what our students got up to for National Careers Week…
