Careers Week Wows

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…

Last week was National Apprenticeship Week (NAW2023). Apprenticeships are for anyone aged 16 or over at any stage of their career.

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

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!

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:

Ashley has been trying out a new work experience placement. It’s been a great way for him to show off his current motor handling skills!

We started the academic year with our first physical get-together in a very long time with the Homefield Welcome Party and art exhibition; it was so nice to have the students come together in a social event right at the start of the academic year.

Hi, I’m Janvee, and I want to tell you all about the progress I have made since being at Homefield…

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

Faced with spare engine parts, our Motor Vehicle students were challenged to build their own trophies.

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

Hi, my name’s Ethan and last term I started my 5-week work experience at Waitrose. Whilst there, I learnt lots of new skills, which will help me to secure a job in the future.

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

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…

On Monday 9th of May each pathway got the chance to get out of their classrooms, and experience a new setting, by being outside with the Enstruct Team in nature!

Ethan started his 3-month work placement at Barnardo’s in Sileby in January. Having now finished his placement, he reflects back on how far he has come and what he has learnt as a result as he prepares for his next placement at Waitrose after Easter.