homefield college
Loughborough
I am fortunate enough to be the Principal of Homefield College and am delighted
that you have found your way to our website to explore the many opportunities
that the College provides to support people with learning difficulties and / or
disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Homefield College was founded in 1987 as
a long-term residential provision for people with learning and communication
difficulties. We have since expanded our offering with specialist further
education and training, supporting both part-time and full-time day and
residential students. The College now offers a range of individualised
vocational education programmes based within local communities. All programmes
are tailored to the needs of each individual with the starting point being that
they feel safe in the environment that they are in. Once this is achieved it
allows our staff to work with them to develop and improve their skills to enable
them to live more independently once they leave the College. You will see on the
website details of the activities that we provide which put together make up a
study programme. Our education provision is based upon our belief that young
people achieve through experience and this is reflected in the activities
provided in our programmes. Students will undertake work experience and we hope
that for some of them this will lead to a supported internship. Beyond the
education provision, we also offer residential experiences for those who would
like to further develop their independent living skills and this can often
provide a period of respite for the student’s family. Homefield also provides a
range of services for those who remain as part of our lifelong learning
provision. These include: long-term residential care, supported work
experiences, day services and community enterprises. If you would like to find
out more as to how we can support and work with people with a learning
difficulty and / or disability and with their families please do not hesitate to
get in touch with us.
