About our College

The William Henry Smith Specialist College is for young adults who have additional social, emotional and mental health needs and prepares them for adult life and facilitates their transition into further education, training or employment. We provide care, education, health, and therapy through the delivery of proactive, creative, and person-first responsive practice steeped in trauma specialism.

The William Henry Smith Specialist College is part of The Smith Foundation, which comprises of The William Henry Smith School & Sixth Form and Boothroyd Children's Home. The college moved to new premises in Elland, Halifax in September 2021 and the college is currently expanding due to acquiring another building next door. All learners have an EHCP and are funded through the ESFA and their Local Authority for a three year period.

The college provides day provision for 25 learners aged 16-25. Learners study on programmes that are appropriate to their personal learning needs and all learners follow a completely bespoke pathway. All pathways include the ‘Preparation for Adulthood’ framework.