Along with the rest of the nation, we marked Remembrance Day on Tuesday, holding a minute’s silence at the eleventh hour. Some of our centres also undertook commemorative activities to help highlight the cultural and … Read more

It’s Anti-Bullying Week with the theme this year of Power for Good. As the Anti Bullying Alliance state: Every year, bullying impacts the lives of countless young people and silence helps it grow. That’s why, … Read more

Playing a part in our local community is important, and we’re delighted to be holding a stall at the Diptford Advent Fair next month. Held on Saturday 22nd November between 10am and 1pm, this is … Read more

One of our Lighthouse students has recently undertaken work experience with the National Trust. Work experience is a vital part of our careers programme, giving students a chance to try out different roles within a … Read more

We have been holding Mental Health Week across our centres this week, with a focus on getting our needs met. We all have needs. But recognising what those needs are and getting them met is … Read more

It may seem counter intuitive to be thinking about leaving Breakthrough College at the start of the academic year, but in fact we embed preparations for adulthood and life beyond College throughout the Breakthrough program. … Read more

A key part of both the GCSE and A Level Psychology syllabus is the topic of biopsychology. Biopsychology looks at how human behaviour can be explained in terms of biology. It investigates how the brain, … Read more

It has been wonderful to welcome our existing students back and meet so many new faces this past week. We know that the summer holiday experience varies hugely for our learners, and that whilst some … Read more

Work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Awards takes place throughout the year, but the expedition is always a real highlight. This year was no different, with six students (two from Brocks Farm and four from … Read more

One of our students received national recognition at the Riding for the Disabled Association’s National Championships in Gloucestershire, earlier this month. RDA’s National Championships is the biggest equestrian event of its kind for disabled competitors, featuring … Read more