Taking place every May, Mental Health Awareness Week is a brilliant initiative that brings the UK together to focus on getting good mental health. We’ve been marking it early this year so as not to … Read more
Part of the challenge of every subject at college is bringing the learning to life. It’s all very well reading about the formation of salt crystals in Chemistry, for example, but nothing beats seeing it … Read more
Fieldwork is an essential component of geography education. It enables students to better understand the ‘messiness’ of geographical landscapes, develop subject knowledge, and gain a range of skills that are difficult to develop in college … Read more
A word from our CEO, Debbie Dugdall: With exams looming next month, we know that many of our students are starting to feel the pressure. But exams needn’t be daunting if you are well prepared. … Read more
One of our students has written a useful guide to a typical day at the Lighthouse. It’s a great insight! Before I get there (7:00 – 9:30): Every day at seven o’clock is when my … Read more
Every March Women’s History Month raises awareness of the contributions women have made to events through history and society. This year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” – something we strive … Read more
Role play in education, especially for students with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), is a valuable tool to enhance social skills, communication, and emotional understanding through engaging, imaginative activities. At Brocks, we recently transformed our … Read more
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that takes place every year in March. STEM is such an integral part of our lives that we couldn’t pass up the … Read more
Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life* – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational backgrounds or their income. … Read more
Next week is National Careers Week when there is a real focus on the wealth of career information and resources available for young people, something we wanted to highlight because we know how difficult it … Read more
