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Alfie’s “Ways of seeing” art exhibition
What does the world look like if you have a visual impairment or disability? Let Alfie, a student at our Specialist College, show you through his award winning art.
Henshaws students strike silver
Students from our Specialist College in Harrogate recently celebrated completion of their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award.
Achieving goals with assistive technology
Expertise in assistive technology at our Specialist College plays a big part in our student’s success. Elspeth is building her skills in using switches to develop independence.
“Inspiring” day as students graduate at Specialist College
Families, friends and special guests joined staff and students for a day of celebration at our graduation ceremony at our Specialist College in Harrogate.
Double challenge for visually-impaired students
Two visually-impaired students from Henshaws Bradford Centre have set themselves a major challenge this month.
Specialist College students become athletes for a day
Students at our Specialist College in Harrogate have been getting an insight into what it takes to be an athlete.
Meet Andrew, his beaming smile and zest for life!
Andrew, a student at Henshaws Specialist College, is one of just over 100 people in the world to have been diagnosed with PACS1 syndrome. Linda, Andrew’s mum, shares his story.
Holly shares her story
Meet Holly, a student at Henshaws Specialist College. Holly wrote this blog on her eye gaze computer to share her experience of being a young person living with disability.
Students celebrate success at Specialist College graduation
Families, friends and special guests joined staff and students for a day of celebration at our 2018 graduation ceremony at our Specialist College in Harrogate.
Student William becomes a storyteller
By supporting William to develop his communication and IT skills he was able to write an original story and bring it to life through stop motion animation. What an achievement!
Henshaws students show they’ve Got Talent
The final of our 2018 Henshaws Got Talent competition celebrates the diversity of our Specialist College students and their unique talents.
Henshaws students gain red belts in Judo
Dermot Heslop from British Judo has been coaching students and staff at our Specialist College in judo. They recently achieved the standard required to be awarded their red belts.
Jake helps Team GB to European swimming success
Jake swims with the Downs Syndrome Swimming - Great Britain team. We find out how he and the squad got on at the 2017 European Championships.
Employability students win National Young Enterprise Award
Students from Henshaws Specialist College have bagged a trio of awards for their Young Enterprise venture Eco Threads. We caught up with the young entrepreneurs to find out more.
Going beyond expectations: Our students perform at Henshaws Got Talent competition
Students sang, danced and signed to demonstrate their own unique talents at our annual college talent competition for 2017.
Supported Internship success for student Jake
Our new Supported Internship scheme prepares young people with disabilities for the world of work. Here we share Jake’s success story.
How assistive technology is helping Mary find her voice
Read how our specialist staff have enabled College student Mary to use assistive technology to find her voice.
One more step: life after specialist college
A parent's experience of life after graduation from Kate Simpson, mum to Tessa who graduated from Henshaws Specialist College in July 2016.
Visually impaired Henshaws student takes on 10km fundraising run
Henshaws Specialist College student Tom is taking part in the Melmerby 10km run this May to raise money for new gym equipment at College
“He has never looked back since going to Henshaws”
Henshaws Specialist College graduate Edward left College in 2012. We were delighted when his mum Carole and dad Alec shared Edward’s story.
College has really helped me on my journey
College graduate Rachael now runs her own arts and crafts business from home. She explains what life is like for her now and how Henshaws supported her to achieve her goals.
My mum and dad are proud of me & impressed with my confidence
Henshaws graduate Nathan came back to talk to us about his new craft shop and cafe which is putting the practical skills he learnt at College to good use.
