Access Creative College is a very small college in Plymouth who specialise in music, media, games, esports and computing courses. They are holding an Open Day on Saturday 24 th  January for prospective students to look around, meet the tutors and ask any questions. You can register for the Open Day using this link . Please note we are unable to provide transport to this event.

Skills Group have been in touch to let us know about some tasters sessions that they are holding over the coming weeks. For more information and to register for these events, please see the details below; Please note that we are unaware to arrange transport to these events, but you are welcome to collect your Year 10 or 11 child from school to take along. Construction and Automotive- Friday 23 rd  January 2026 Taking place at our Horizon Building in Plympton PL75BG 10am-2pm w

Well we think that this squirrel is taking liberties!!  Bird feeders made in DofE have not attracted the birds.  Instead there have been numerous squirrel raids.

Over the last couple of years, Devon Contractors have offered the most incredible experiences of the workplace for our students, we've looked at Derriford Retail Park construction, visited the Freeport South site at Langage Business Park during construction and handover stages and today Carla, Joe, Pete and the team welcomed a group of Year 10 and 11 students to the Meadow View Adult Social Care Centre that is being built in home park.  It was incredible to see the new site u

Our Future Foundations programme is continuing with their enterprise project alongside learning useful life and employability skills. This week we are learning about banking basics, what are banks and bank accounts, how do bank accounts and bank cards work and they types of payments that students will need to make in the future. After half term we are visiting Barclays Bank for a Lifeskills session with their schools liaison officer.

Brook Green Year 10 Explore the Shadows of Bodmin Jail Year 10 students from Brook Green stepped back in time this week as they visited Bodmin Jail —one of Cornwall’s most atmospheric and historic landmarks. The trip was designed to enhance their Gothic literacy  skills in English, and it certainly delivered an unforgettable experience. Learning Through Experience Bodmin Jail, with its cold stone corridors, towering walls, and haunting past, provided the perfect real-world ex

This Year, our Year 8 students enjoyed a magical and laughter-filled trip to the pantomime, watching Dick Whittington , starring the brilliant Shane Richie . The annual pantomime visit is a much‑loved Brook Green tradition, and this year’s performance was one of the most memorable yet. A Story Brought to Life From the moment the curtain lifted, students were hooked. The classic tale of Dick Whittington—packed with adventure, mishaps, and plenty of humour—was brought vividly t

All students fully engaged during their Horizons lesson.  Students are enjoying learning all about Martin Luther King Jr

City College Plymouth are holding an Open Day on Saturday 7 th  February from 10:00 - 13:00. This is a great opportunity to see what courses are on offer, tour the campus and meet with tutors and various departments within the college. For more information and to register your interest please visit City College  website. Over February half term, City College Plymouth are also hosting taster days for prospective students where you can try various courses on offer including bri

CTSW are holding an open day on Saturday 7 th  February at their Burrington Way Campus where you will be able to meet the tutors and try your hand at some of the courses on offer from hair and beauty, hospitality, construction and holistic care. CTSW also offer diploma courses specifically for students who hold an EHCP and have successfully worked with many Brook Green students. To register for this event, please scan the QR code on the image below.

This week, our Year 11 employability skills students put all of their learning into practice with mock interviews. These mock interviews aim to prepare students for the types of questions that they may be faced with when attending college or job interviews.  Our interview panel comprised of Andy Veasey, Managing Director of Drew and Co, our Adopt-a School partner and Tiff Kavanagh who has pioneered the Caerus project with City College Plymouth. Students were asked questions w

Today we visited St Andrews Church and Plymouth Winter Market, learning about the Church, why we celebrate Christmas and swap gifts. Thinking about kindness and traditions.

On Sunday, 30th November, Brook Green joined forces with Knowle Primary and Keyham Barton for a wonderful well-being walk at Central Park. The event wasn’t just about enjoying the fresh air—it was about coming together to raise funds for Children’s Wishes , an incredible organisation that supports families across the city, especially during the festive season when times can be tough. It was a glorious morning, and the walk was enjoyed by everyone who attended. The sense of co

With Christmas drawing closer, we have compiled a quick round up of all the careers related activities we have provided for our students this year and what a year!! We have... Had a budgeting workshop with Barclays banks and embedded this through challenging the class to make lunch for the group for less than £10.00 Visited colleges to look at the post 16 offers; we have arranged trips to Achievement Training Limited, Discovery College, Duchy College, City College Plymouth, L

Today we took a small group of students to Merafield View to look at the types of jobs needed to run a care home. Merafield View is a nursing home for up to 40 residents and has 75 members of staff to keep the place running smoothly. The team are led by Sally who recently won a YMCA Lifetime Achievement Award for her service to the home.  Kath introduced us to Millie the therapy dog and spoke to us about her role as Activities Coordinator. Kath arranges lots of activities inc

Protecting neurodivergent children from scams in online games. Follow the link below to access a neurodivergent guide on scam safety..

The current theme for Building Horizons is 'The Night Sky'. To explore space year 8 and year 9 went on a visit to thr Immersive Dome at Plymouth's Market Hall this morning. Students got to explore how big BIG actually is and what stars are made from.

Did you know...? A fire engine can contain 1800 litres of water?  Today the Year 11 Life and Employability Skills class met Caroline Anderson from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service to talk about various careers within the fire and rescue service as well as the training needed to cover all aspect of fire and rescue.  To support our preparation for adulthood agenda, Caroline also talked about safety in the home, for example, testing your fire alarms weekly, shutting do