Once a week Key Stage 3 students attend the Cavalier Riding Centre, near Much Wenlock. They follow British Horse Society accredited programmes that are designed to help students work co-operatively with others, outside a formal academic setting. 'Stable Relationships' and 'Changing Lives Through Horses' help develop personal skills, as well as give an introduction to caring for animals.

A small number of students benefit from the physical challenges faced in a day offsite during Outdoor Education.

They work under the guidance of Safe and Sound instructors covering skills such as Mountain Biking, Climbing, Bushcraft, Paddle Boarding and River Bugs. 

Just like in school lessons students, are given a report at the end of each term showing the progress that they have made in each activity.

Henslow students attend training providers one day a week.

Lower Bush Farm - The CIC OCN and Lantra Centre at the farm welcomes those wishing to learn practical skills by working on a farm. Most year 9, 10 and 11 students complete Land and Environment vocational qualifications, achieved through practical farm work. 

 Crossbar Training - Through sport, students have the opportunity to progress in Further Education regardless of their educational background or previous learning experiences. The Further Education programmes at Crossbar aim to offer school leavers and young adults an opportunity to better themselves and create their own pathway through academic studies and real life working experiences. All learners have the best chance to be prepared for their next steps, whether it be higher education, part or full-time employment or continuing into future programmes with Crossbar.

RENU - The training academy offers a variety of vocational courses across Shropshire and Telford in Hair, Beauty, Construction, Vehicle Maintenance, as well as Health and Safety. The Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy courses are accredited by VTCT which is a UK and international awarding body and recognised in leading brands or salon chains around the world and is an Entry Level 3 Qualification which covers Presenting a professional image, Introduction to the hair and beauty sector as well as Manicure, Nail art, Shampoo and Condition and Plait and twisting hair.

The Construction, Vehicle Maintenance, and Health and Safety work towards Entry level 3, preparing for further learning or employment covers both construction and vehicle maintenance. The mandatory unit for both is preparing for further learning or employment and then within construction learners will cover a selection of either Bricklaying, Carpentry, Tiling, Painting and Decorating or Plastering.

Bike Maintenance

Students go mountain biking with Mr Tranter and are now able to repair any damage caused to the school's bikes with Mr Hazlehurst in his bike maintenance classes. Really keen students can follow and complete a qualification.

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