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In this section, you can read blog entries, articles, interviews, press releases and other exciting news from the College.

Running the extra mile: Homefield’s 10K challenge to build community hubs

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.

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Standing Against Disinformation: The Truth About Autism

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.

Protecting Post-19 Education for Young People with SEND

This afternoon (Monday 15 September, 4.30 pm) MPs will debate the future of post-19 special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.

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Exciting partnership announcement: Homefield education programme at Menphys Hub

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.

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Reflecting on National Careers Week: Embracing Green Careers and Sustainability

Last week, we celebrated National Careers Week with a vibrant array of activities that highlighted the importance of green careers and sustainability.

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From Stage to Page: Our Performing Arts students write about their theatre adventures

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.

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World Skills Successes

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!

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Peak Performance At Portland Games

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.

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Careers Week Wows

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!

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Media Students Explore Internet Safety

In a recent News Room lesson, Pathway 3 students delved into the world of social media and talked about online post privacy

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Introducing Spectrum Style – a training salon with a difference

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.

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King Charles III Trades Crown for Security Checks: Shocker at East Midlands Airport!

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.

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End Of First Half Term Reflections

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!

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The Student Union: From The Chair’s Perspective

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.

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What you should expect from Homefield

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.

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Our Year In Reflection – Academic Year 2022/23

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.

‘Ambitious, Passionate, Dedicated’: Alex’s Journey Through Hurdles To Higher Education.

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.

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Wanting To Face Your Fears? Just Speak Up!

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.

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Natspec Annual Conference 2023

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.

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Vote For Me, I’ll Change Things!

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.

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Students Fears Disappear With Cuddly Critters

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.

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Student Union Take Parliament By Storm!

On Wednesday 19th of April, Student Union representatives Harry and Savannah had the honour of visiting Parliament in London!

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Reflection: National Careers Week 2023

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…

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Litter, Life Skills & Learning!

In Pathway Three lessons recently, students found out how becoming a ‘litter womble’ can make a difference to others and their local community.

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Safety, Signs & Qualification Success!

As part of ‘Health & Safety’ Focus Week, from Tuesday 25th – Friday 28th October, all students got involved in a variety of activities including First Aid Qualifications, water safety procedures and hazard spotting!

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Practical Placements Bring Great Student Success!

Over the last few weeks Pathway 1 & Pathway 3 students have attended work placements at Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation. Hear about some of their tasks in our placement round-up:

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Measure Twice, Saw Once!

Hi, I’m Dominic, and I have been asked to write a blog post all about my Forest School lessons here at Homefield.

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Feeling Anxious About Joining Us? I Was Too!

Butterflies in your stomach when you think about September? Allow me to settle some of your nerves!

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Feeling Let Down By The Government? Be Reassured By This!

I read the SEND Report and wanted to give my student view on the topic. Scroll down to find out more…

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Lights, Camera, Employer Encounter!

Hi! I’m Finola and I recently had a very insightful employer encounter at Curve, which helped give me an insight into the different types of Marketing careers, and strengthen my understanding of what skills and qualities are needed! Read on to find out more…

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