Our Winter Fair was the perfect way to end the term 💙 Students, parents, carers and staff came together to celebrate a brilliant term and all our students’ achievements. A joyful day full of smiles and community! #HenshawsSpecialistCollege

🌄 Yorkshire Three Peaks is back for 2026! 24 miles. 3 peaks. 1 incredible day for Henshaws 💜 Find out more and sign up 👇 https://www.henshaws.org.uk/events/yorkshire-3-peaks-challenge/ #YorkshireThreePeaks

Hannah has found her “happy place” at our Arts & Crafts Centre, a space filled with creativity and friendship. Her story is the joyful end-of-year note we all need 🧡 Read more 👉 https://www.henshaws.org.uk/news/hannahs-story-finding-her-happy-place-at-henshaws-arts-crafts-centre/

A truly magical Carols by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral ✨ Over 500 people joined us for an evening full of music and generosity. Huge thanks to every performer, staff member, volunteer and supporter. You all make this possible 💜 #CarolsByCandlelight #Henshaws

Ama went from unsure to reassured after Josh, one of our Enablement Officers, helped her access a travel pass, CEA Card and work-related guidance 💚 Full story: https://www.henshaws.org.uk/news/ama-feeling-unsure-to-being-reassured/ #SightLossSupport #Henshaws

Christmas crafting is underway at Henshaws Specialist College! 🎄✨ Our students have been exploring colour, texture and creativity as they get ready for their Winter Fair. 💙 #HenshawsSpecialistCollege #FestiveCrafts #SEND

Chris McCausland’s new documentary, Seeing into the Future, explores how tech can transform life for blind & VI people. 💚 Seen it yet? What do you think? 👉 Watch it: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ms0q #Accessibility #TechForGood #SightLossSupport

Our Artmakers enjoyed a brilliant trip to Thorp Perrow 🍂🧡 Sensory walks, amazing birds of prey and lots of smiles along the way! #ThorpPerrow #HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre

Our Christmas party for children, young people and families was full of festive fun: crafts, dancing, games, food and even Santa’s grotto! 🎅✨ Huge thank you to Variety, East Lancashire Masons, Morson and  RS Clare for sponsoring (and volunteering!) and making this possible 💗 #FestiveFun

It’s Monday… which means Carols by Candlelight is this week! ✨🎶 Join us at Manchester Cathedral on 14th Dec for festive music in support of people living with sight loss. 💜 Tickets: https://www.henshaws.org.uk/events/carols-by-candlelight-manchester/ #ManchesterEvents

We had some very fluffy visitors at our Arts & Crafts Centre this week! 🐑✨ Everyone at the centre loved meeting the sheep from Blooming Sheep... So many smiles and so much joy! 🧡  #HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre

Day 5 (video 2) of The Power of Specialist Further Education 💙 Persie signs as she speaks, sharing her love of friends, lessons and work experience. Specialist further education values all communication styles and supports students to express themselves confidently. #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE #SEND

Day 4 (part 2) of The Power of Specialist Further Education 💙 Bilal washes up after cooking macaroni cheese... A brilliant example of how specialist further education helps students build everyday life skills and independence! Find out more: https://specialistfe.com #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE #SEND

Day 3 of The Power of Specialist Further Education 💙 Tess signs along as she tells us what she enjoys most. Specialist education provides the communication support and tailored teaching that helps students engage fully. Find out more: https://specialistfe.com #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE #SEND

Communication isn’t one-size-fits-all 💙 Symbol boards, objects, gestures and tech all help our students express themselves. Specialist further education makes space for every form of communication. Find out more: https://specialistfe.com #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE #SEND #HenshawsSpecialistCollege

Another Day 1 post for The Power of Specialist FE 💙 Georgia, who uses a communication device, shares what she enjoys about college: the opportunities and the people around her. Find out more about the campaign: https://specialistfe.com #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE #SEND #HenshawsSpecialistCollege

Two weeks to go! 💜✨ Join us on 14th Dec at Manchester Cathedral for Carols by Candlelight. Here's a little message from our patron and host for the event, The Blind Poet. Every seat helps us support more people. 🎟️ Book: https://www.henshaws.org.uk/events/carols-by-candlelight-manchester/

A big festive thank you to Rudfarlington Farm for donating our Christmas tree, and to Liv and Lizzie for decorating it so beautifully — just in time for today’s Christmas Craft Fair! 🎄✨🧡 #HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre #ChristmasCraftFair #CommunitySupport

Our students have been out and about in the community 💙 Café visits, Leeds trips, bowling and festive lights have all helped build confidence, communication and real-world skills! #HenshawsSpecialistCollege #SEND #LifeSkills

Our Artmakers spent the day at Fountains Abbey helping families create autumn crowns 🧡 A lovely mix of creativity, fresh air and community! #HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre #AutumnCrafts

A huge thank you to our brilliant performers and everyone who joined us for last night’s Festive Showcase. ✨ And a special shoutout to Ison Harrison Solicitors for sponsoring the event! We’re so grateful for your support. 💗 #Henshaws #FestiveShowcase #CommunitySupport

Richard, our Digital Enablement Officer, appeared on BBC Radio 4’s In Touch to discuss screen readers - accessibility tools for people with sight loss that read out what’s on a device’s screen. Richard starts at 8:24. 🎧 Listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002mbnd #AssistiveTech

Just one week to go until our Christmas Craft Fair! 🎄 Join us in Knaresborough on 29th Nov, 12–5pm for handmade gifts, festive activities and seasonal treats, all created with care by our Artmakers. 🧡 #HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre #Knaresborough #ChristmasCraftFair #HandmadeGifts 🧡

Some of our Specialist College students enjoyed a brilliant Bonfire Night experience, thanks to a firework-themed sensory room.💙✨ Time Together hosted the session, giving our students a calming and inclusive way to enjoy the colours and movement of the season. #SensoryRoom #SENDEducation

Last month brought a beautifully calming creative moment at the Arts & Crafts Centre. 🎶🎨 Our Artmakers used gentle music to guide their brush strokes, experimenting with inks and paints on a collaborative artwork. So much expression and joy. 🧡 #ExpressiveArt #InclusiveArts

Quick reminder for your mid-week scroll: blindness is spectrum.💚 From tunnel vision to patchy sight to severe blur, everyone’s sight loss journey is different. Understanding that spectrum is a simple way to make the world more accessible. #SightLoss #BlindAwareness #InclusionMatters

What a roarsome day! 🐯 We welcomed Image Musical Theatre to our Specialist College for a musical performance of The Jungle Book. Students sang, signed and joined in with the story, surrounded by colourful masks, puppets and plenty of smiles. 💙🎶 #HenshawsSpecialistCollege #TheJungleBook #Inclusion

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄 Join us for our Family Christmas Craft Fair on 29th November, 12–5pm at Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, Knaresborough. Handmade gifts, wreath making, Santa’s grotto, carols and plenty of festive cheer! 🧡 #HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre #FestiveFun

A brilliant day at RHS Garden Harlow Carr! 🌿 Our Artmakers explored the gardens, took in the autumn colours and found inspiration in nature’s textures, shapes and scents. Plenty of smiles all round. 🧡 #HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre #InclusionThroughArt #Creativity

It’s #TrusteesWeek! A time to celebrate the people behind the scenes who guide, support and strengthen charities like ours. We’re so grateful to our brilliant Henshaws Trustees for their time, expertise and commitment 💗

Tess has been shining in her work experience placement! 🌟 From preparing customer orders to keeping the café tidy, she’s learning valuable skills and growing in confidence every day. 💙 #HenshawsSpecialistCollege  #WorkExperience #Inclusion #LifeSkills

Inspired by Hockney 🌸🎨 Our Artmaker Rebecca created her own vibrant piece after visiting his latest exhibition at Salts Mill. A celebration of colour and creativity - her process comes to life in this time-lapse! 🧡

Accessibility is everywhere... tactile paving, braille on medication, raised dots on keypads. 💚Our latest blog explores these features and how they support people adapting to sight loss: https://www.henshaws.org.uk/hints-and-tips/accessibility-features-of-everyday-items/ #Henshaws #Accessibility

What a night! 🎶 Our Henshaws Hotspots performed a stunning version of Yesterday at their latest pub gig, spreading joy, confidence and community spirit through music. 💛 #Henshaws #HenshawsHotspots #LiveMusic #Inclusion

Yesterday, our Digital Enablement Officer, Richard, spoke at the GM Digital Inclusion Summit 2025, where Mayor Andy Burnham gave the keynote. He shared how accessibility is key to ensuring everyone can connect, learn and live independently. 💚 #FixTheDigitalDivide #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility