ABOUT US
Henshaws Specialist College is located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and is a transformational place. Through a personalised approach to education, learning and care young people aged 16-25,living with a disability, are empowered to progress and live life the way they want.
Each student follows an individual study programme designed around their needs. Whether it is preparing for employment, making friends or learning to live more independently, the College enables its students to make their aspirations possible and goals a reality. 100% of the students progress positively to their preferred type of destination after graduating.
Working with parents/carers and stakeholders, the College has designed its offer to meet the needs of the Yorkshire region. The success of this can be seen through the the continued growth in student numbers with 90 now on roll, with 30 in residential placements and the rest day students.
The specialist staff deliver a wide range of health and support services on campus to enable students to get fully involved in College life and overcome any barriers to learning. In 2017 a new centre was opened in Bradford which offers pathways into further education or employment.
Further information is available at www.henshaws.org.uk/what-we-offer/college/
About Henshaws Society
In 2017 Henshaws celebrated 180 years of helping people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities.
Aims
Helping to reduce social isolation and increase independence through empowering disabled people to go beyond expectations and achieve their ambitions.
How the charity supports
The dedicated staff and volunteers are the fuel of the organisation; they provide support, advice and training, enabling people and their families to build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Where the charity supports
Henshaws work throughout the North of England and support people in its Specialist College, Residential and Supported Housing, Community Centres and Arts & Crafts Centre. It also supports disabled people in their local community.
It is continually developing technology to support more people, wherever they are, through delivery of online assistance. The Knowledge Village provides valuable information for professionals working in social care, people with sight loss and their families
Further information is available at www.henshaws.org.uk
