We offer a broad range of courses at Breakthrough College, from the more traditional Functional Skills, GCSEs and A Levels to Technical Awards and BTECs. This includes the WJEC Levels 1 and 2 Vocational Award … Read more

In line with most schools, we enjoy a jam-packed Activities Week every year to mark the end of the academic year. The activities vary hugely year to year and centre to centre, but we always … Read more

Whilst many of our students focus on academic qualifications, we also prioritise some of the independent living skills needed for life beyond College. One such skill is the ability to cook nutritious meals from scratch. … Read more

Earlier this week the Washing Machine of Destiny visited us again at Cannamore with their latest improvisation workshop. Looking at different scenarios and how they might play out, the dynamic duo involved students on stage … Read more

The beehives at Brocks Farm are well established now, and a real source of joy (and delicious honey!) for everyone there. We have a dedicated member of staff who tends to the bees as part … Read more

May 1st marks the start of the cricket season for many clubs and it has been fantastic to see one of our students take part in three of Ermington Cricket Club’s matches so far. The … Read more

Exam season is drawing to a close, and for one of our Brocks students the end of exams was marked with a celebratory visit to Paignton Zoo. A trip to the zoo is both fascinating … Read more

Following a recent maths challenge, one of our students has written a brilliant account of taking part. We love to hear our students’ voices and see them centred like this, it really brings the activities … Read more

Exam season is here and we know just how overwhelming it can be, especially when you are doing multiple subjects or qualifications. Feeling overwhelmed isn’t just a state of mind – it has physical consequences … Read more

It’s no secret that we’re big believers in the benefits that animals can bring, and each of our centres includes animals in daily life there in some way, shape or form. By far the biggest … Read more