We’re proud to join the national Power of Specialist FE campaign – a celebration of the life-changing impact specialist further education has on young people across the country. At Homefield College, we see this impact every day. It’s in the confidence our students build, the skills they develop and the futures they begin to shape with pride.
Hi, I’m Jess. I have been diagnosed with Autism, diabetes, anxiety and depression throughout my lifetime. I’ve attended various mainstream and specialist schools and colleges.
Recently we celebrated a milestone that has been years in the making – the official opening of Parkside, our new building in Nuneaton. What began as a small satellite site with just six students has grown into something we are incredibly proud of, and the opening event really captured how special this moment is for our community.
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.
This October, Breward’s Coffee Shop is getting into the Halloween spirit with a frightfully fun line-up of special events for families, plus cosy café openings for everyone to enjoy.
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.
Last week, we wrapped up the academic year in true Homefield fashion at our annual Staff Development & Awards Day – a celebration of dedication, collaboration and the people who make Homefield such a special place to work, learn and grow.
At Homefield College, we take pride in recognising the incredible achievements, resilience, and positive contributions our students make every day. This year, we’re celebrating two outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond in their learning and personal development.
Your Guide to Dressing Up for the Graduation and Summer Party.
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of two of our talented students, Jasmine B and Cameron B, who recently competed at the WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers. Representing Homefield College with determination, creativity and professionalism, they both stepped well outside their comfort zones – and truly rose to the occasion.
Last Thursday, Homefield proudly took part in the 2025 Natspec Games – a national event dedicated to celebrating inclusion, sportsmanship and teamwork for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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.
At Homefield College, we take immense pride in the achievements of our students.
Hear directly from our World Skills UK Gold medal winner Skye about her experience of an inclusive competition.
🎙️ Welcome to ‘Beyond the Label’, the podcast by Homefield College where neurodiversity meets opportunity!
Last week, our talented Performing Arts students dazzled in their performance of “Personal Development: The Pantomime” for their annual Christmas Show!
Supported Internship student Kieran has recently completed an incredibly interesting project; he presented his views on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the media, with a focus on autism, the range of its representation, as well as how it can be improved upon moving forward.
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.
