Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
It’s always a surprise how soon the third term of the year comes around and here’s a round up of important information for you all.
Around the Centres
Do take a look at the photographs from our three centres at the end of the letter to keep up to speed with what’s been happening.
The Government White Paper
There’s an important opportunity for you to be involved in the consultation period for the UK Government’sSchools White Paper, titled “Every Child Achieving and Thriving,” was published on 23 February 2026. Click on this link to our Blog where you can look at what’s involved and have the opportunity to contribute.
Preparing for Exam Season
Exams are an opportunity to showcase what you have learned. Attending regularly and engaging with learning sessions is the best possible way to underpin revision and exam preparation. Every moment spent learning gives you more life choices.
To get into best form engage with the 3 Golden Keys which will equip you to have notably improved physical and mental health.
Golden Key 1: Good Sleep Hygiene
- Put screens away at least two hours before bedtime. Your brain needs to make melatonin to fall asleep and light from phones, tablets and computers can trick your brain into thinking it is still daytime, making it harder to fall and stay asleep. A calm, screen-free wind-down routine helps your mind and body prepare for deep, restorative rest. There is a dedicated website which has some really great info and help: https://teensleephub.org.uk and https://teensleephub.org.uk/resources/
Golden Key 2: ‘Eating the Rainbow’
- It’s easy to fall into eating mostly beige food, but your body thrives on colour. Think of food as medicine – start with just a couple of new fruits or vegetables and persevere until you can fill your plate with vibrant reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues and purples. These foods are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that support your energy levels, your mood and your ability to focus.
Golden Key 3: Gentle Exercise
- You don’t need anything extreme to feel the benefits. Simply walking outdoors is an excellent place to start. Fresh air and gentle movement help clear the mind, boost energy and support wellbeing.
- If you would like to build up gradually, the free NHS Couch to 5K programme is a brilliant beginner-friendly plan. In just nine weeks, with three short sessions a week, it gently takes you from the couch to being able to run 5K. Many people find it enjoyable and confidence-building. Link https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/
Give this a go – you’ve got nothing to lose! Give yourself the chance to reset using the Three Gold Keys and let us know how these have helped you.
We are incredibly proud of all our students. You’re making progress and we are also grateful to your staff team who co-adventure with you on your learning journey. Thank you also to parents and carers for your ongoing partnership. We want everyone who eventually comes to the end of their journey at Breakthrough College, to have the best opportunities for a great life, well-equipped to be as independent as possible and to contribute positively to the wider community.
Kind regards,
Debbie Dugdall
Founder and CEO
Breakthrough Transformation Trust & Breakthrough College
