Natspec Annual Conference 2023

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.

Hi, my name is Ethan and I have Autism and a rare condition called DAMP. DAMP stands for Deficits in Attention, Motor Control and Perception.

I was diagnosed in 2008 with DAMP after doctors ran some tests about my hyperactive behaviour.

National Careers Week (NCW) is an annual celebration of careers guidance for young people preparing for adulthood and this year took place on 7th – 12th March.

Pathway 3 students are always looking for ways to enhance their employability skills in lessons whilst having fun. The Sport and Life Skills groups merged to take on a murder mystery around Ashby-De-La-Zouch and the following week an orienteering challenge around the Outwoods in Loughborough

Jenna Douglass creates mixed media pieces, through collage, painting, masking, and drawing. Her work is filled with a variety of lines and textures. Staff have been using her work to help students learn about composition, masking techniques, and layering.

This Safer Internet Day, I’m reflecting on how to use social media for good, and what to do to keep yourself safe online.

Hi! I’m Finola, a first-year student at Homefield diagnosed with social anxiety, so I know exactly what it’s like to feel anxious over things that everybody else wouldn’t even find scary! I’m writing this blog post for you all to help shed some light on a topic that’s often avoided or seen as shameful to talk openly about – anxiety.

The first term of the academic year has not been without its challenges, but despite the continued pandemic, students are settling in well.

‘Tis the season to be safe! With the festive season on the horizon, we need to keep Health & Safety in our minds when it comes to Seasonal Decorations.

Last week we got our Strictly on for Children in Need, showcasing our best dance moves and sparkly outfits whilst raising money for this worthy cause.

Monday 15th November – Friday 19th November was our Road Safety Focus Week where we turned our learning attention towards staying safe when out in the community near roads.