College expands campus at ‘inspirational’ site
Pinc College, which specialises in supporting neurodivergent young people in creative sector education, has extended its campus facilities at Dean Clough in Halifax.
Due to particularly high levels of engagement, the college has been able to double the size of its facility, taking occupation of a 4,000 sq ft first floor studio at Dean Clough.
Pinc College delivers art, digital art, and complementary study programme pathways for 16-25 years olds.
It provides an alternative approach for neurodivergent young people with additional support for high needs routes to wellbeing, attainment, sustained engagement, and employment.
Dean Clough is one of four campus locations in Yorkshire for Pinc which has 13 bases around the UK in total.
Lee Clough, campus lead at Pinc College, said: “We are pleased to be able to expand our facility at Dean Clough into an even more inspiring space for our students with glorious panoramic views and separate learning spaces to suit our learners’ individual needs.
“Many of our learners have had negative experiences of education before they come to us, but this isn’t about rescuing people, creativity is a vital 21st century skill and divergent thinking is the core ingredient.
“Fundamentally, inclusion is about the value you have within your community, therefore it is important to us that our students go to college in places of cultural and historical importance.”
Jeremy Hall, chairman and managing director at Dean Clough Ltd, said: “We are thrilled to accommodate Pinc College with growth space and it’s wonderful to have their students immersed in our community.
“Their facility is directly connected to our gallery spaces, and we encourage them to view the free exhibitions and studio programmes and make use of the fantastic breadth of amenities available here.
“Education and personal growth are inherent in the Dean Clough community where thought inspiring exhibitions, installations, theatre productions, wellbeing amenities and an ongoing cultural programme are an integral part of what we offer.
“Indeed, Calderdale College also operates its Creative Arts with Contemporary Art and Design degree course here at Dean Clough.”
Dean Clough, a former textile manufacturing site, has been transformed over the last 40 years into a home for a diverse range of businesses, from corporate to independents. It offers office accommodation alongside spaces for retail and leisure.
