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Natspec Innovation Awards 2026
We’re delighted to share that our college has been shortlisted in three categories at the Natspec Innovation Awards 2026, a fantastic achievement in a highly competitive year. Shortlisted projects: Curriculum Innovation: Culture, Law & Liberty: London 25 Innovative Approach to Mental Health & Wellbeing: Student-Led Wellbeing Action: Self-Care Gift Bags for Women’s Refuge Innovative Routes…
Read more >Creating a Sensory Space at Ashleigh (2026)
Students at North Rye have been developing valuable practical and vocational skills through the creation of a new sensory room. Learners have independently painted, laid flooring and installed sensory features, applying skills learned across college settings to support current and future students. The project has helped build confidence, independence and pride, while creating a calm,…
Read more >Growing Skills at Ashleigh: Garden Project 2026
Students at North Rye and Ashleigh are making strong progress through hands-on learning in the garden. The greenhouse and outdoor areas have been transformed into a productive growing space where learners build confidence, independence and practical life skills. The garden offers a calm, inclusive and sensory-rich environment that supports learning across the PFA pathways and…
Read more >A Special Milestone for ESPA College
This year marks 30 years of supporting and empowering students, celebrating three decades of growth, inclusion and transformation. In preparation for this milestone, we’ve been sitting down with our incredible students, staff and alumni to capture their stories. The memories and experiences that have helped define ESPA College. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing…
Read more >🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎉
We are incredibly proud of your hard work, progress and achievements. As you step into the next chapter, we look forward to hearing about your journey. A big thank you to our students (past and present), staff, families, and friends for their support. Watch our graduation highlight video here….
Read more >Tithebarn Wellbeing Calendar – July 2025
The last week of term 5 days of summer games was planned. Staff and students loved taking part in different games and winning some prizes! We hope staff and students have a lovely summer holidays. Thank you all for your hard work Best of luck to all our leavers- you will be missed
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South Hill Volunteers at Path Head Mill (January 2025)
The snow and ice didn’t get in the way of our South Hill volunteers carrying out their work at Path Head Mill today. Excellent commitment and work ethic.
Read more >ESPA T-Shirt Climbed 3842m!
One of our ESPA t-shirts climbed 3842m last week with John, ESPA’s Social Hub Coordinator, to visit Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. The views look amazing! Where will the t-shirts visit next?
Read more >Halloween Festivities at No 7
🕸️🎃 A fantastic start to the Halloween festivities was had by all at No 7! From spooky decorations to ghoulish treats, the Halloween spirit is in full swing. Wishing everyone a hauntingly happy Halloween! 👻🎉
Read more >College Graduation Ceremony 2024
Here’s a short slideshow of the College’s Graduation ceremony. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen and best of luck to all our graduating students!
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