A COLLEGE for students with special education needs and disabilities has appointed a new principal.

Henshaws Specialist College, which has a centre in Listerhills, has named Adrian Sugden as its new leader.

Mr Sugden has extensive experience in specialist education across the north, including in Bradford, and has held leadership roles for the past 14 years where he has helped improve the fortunes of the three organisations he has been a part of.

He said: “The college is amazing and is a fantastic resource.

“I am very excited about the prospects for the future and am determined to continue making improvements for the benefit of our students and their journey to increased independence.”