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College life

Whether you live here on campus or study as a day student, we will encourage you to get fully involved in life at Henshaws Specialist College. You help us to design the college experience that you want. This includes social, creative and leisure activities during the day, evenings and weekends.

College Student Jessica doing Yoga

New experiences and challenges

We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself by trying different activities and having new experiences every step of the way.

  • Improve your fitness in our fantastic accessible multigym, swimming pool and sports hall
  • Take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions
  • Learn new moves at our music and dance classes
  • Enjoy our weekly cinema nights
  • Join our College choir or take to the stage at our karaoke sessions
  • Try out the latest technology using our state-of-the-art IT facilities
  • Explore our local towns and beautiful North Yorkshire countryside
  • Get involved in social events including Henshaws Got Talent and our fabulous Summer Ball.

Henshaws College Experience

Your tailored study programme will provide opportunities to get involved in a huge number of different activities, from living skills and work experience to art, music, sensory exploration and forest school

Stories from College

  • Certificate graphic for the Communication Matters AAC Awards 2025. It announces that the Henshaws College Speech and Language Therapy Department has been shortlisted for the Setting of the Year Award. The design features a yellow geometric border and the Communication Matters AAC Awards logo at the top.
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    Henshaws Specialist College Shortlisted for the Communication Matters AAC Awards 2025

    Posted Dec 2025
  • Two support workers standing with Lucy at Henshaws College Graduation
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    Supporting Young People with Disabilities

    Posted Oct 2025
  • Student Alex at Henshaws Specialist College smiling and giving a thumbs up while wearing red ear defenders, seated indoors with colourful decorations in the background
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    Why Families and Carers Should Attend Henshaws Specialist College Open Day 2025

    Posted Sep 2025
  • Three Henshaws Specialist College students during work experience: one in a high-vis jacket waving, one smiling in a pink jumper with a rainbow lanyard, and one digging in a garden wearing a hoodie and gloves.
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    From College to Community: Work Experience Stories

    Posted Jul 2025
  • Paul Donkersloot, newly appointed College Director at Henshaws Specialist College, stands in front of a colourful red and blue welcome sign featuring abstract geometric shapes and the Henshaws logo. He is wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiling warmly at the camera.
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    New College Director Announced

    Posted Jul 2025
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Faces of College

Hi, my name is Beth. I am the student liaison officer here at Henshaws College. There are three parts to my job; student wellbeing, student parliament and student enrichment. My job is all about making your time at college meaningful, enriching and positive.

Beth Jones Student Liaison Officer
Henshaws graphic with pink and purple shapes

Learn how to get involved

From fundraising events to volunteering, there are plenty of ways to give to make a difference at Henshaws

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