Breakthrough College

Breakthrough College, located in South Brent, Devon, is a registered independent specialist post-16 institution that operates under the Breakthrough Transformation Trust charity. The college is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for young people with special educational needs (SEN), including communication and interaction needs, social, emotional, and mental health challenges, and learning difficulties. The institution aims to empower students through a bespoke curriculum tailored to their individual needs, fostering a sense of hope and stability.

The college operates from a Christian ethos, emphasizing the importance of valuing and supporting each student. Breakthrough College offers therapeutic education, ensuring that mental health is a priority with dedicated professionals available to provide tailored support. Students are welcomed as individuals, and the college promotes a community atmosphere where families and carers are actively involved in the educational process.

Breakthrough College accepts referrals primarily through the Local Authority SEND Team and requires students to have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) in place. The institution also provides alternative education options for compulsory school-aged learners for up to 15 hours per week, demonstrating its commitment to meeting diverse educational needs within the community.