At GRC, our holistic curriculum offers every student a broad, balanced and inspiring journey that values core learning, personal development and project work equally. This is delivered via our bespoke and unique leavers’ award: The Green Room Baccalaureate. 

 

Core learning is focussed around our values of Kindness, Curiosity and Change. Personal Development is structured around our ROCCIT Competencies of Resilience, Organisation, Communication, Community, Initiative and Teamwork. 

Students are explicitly taught the skills and knowledge they need to prepare for adulthood and independence. They are taught how to be reflective and think critically, act kindly and create positive change.

 

After two years, students can earn The Green Room Baccalaureate, an award accredited by the National Baccalaureate Trust. Our award embeds ROCCIT Competencies and school values, equipping every learner with essential skills for life, learning and work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Green Room Baccalaureate’s Core Learning and Personal Development programmes give students rich opportunities for both academic and personal growth. They include school-led courses, trips, work encounters and work experience placements. See below for some examples:

 

Phenomenon Based Learning (PBL) - Invites students to explore real-world phenomena as the starting point for their own learning journeys. With freedom to choose their direction and express their learning in any format, students develop both independence and creativity. PBL is inherently interdisciplinary, rooted in curiosity about the world around us. Along the way, students build skills through projects, discover new perspectives on everyday life, and create work that is deeply personal while meaningfully connected to the real world.

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Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) - Helps students gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge to lead happy, healthy, and independent lives. Sessions cover emotional and physical wellbeing, money, travel, and practical life skills, supporting a smooth transition into adulthood.

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Maths & Numeracy - Sessions are designed to meet students’ individual needs, focusing on both practical maths skills and formal qualifications.

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Time to Learn - Offers flexibility and self directed growth as students have the freedom to explore their personal interests, whether it’s working towards online qualifications, improving fitness or a new hobby.

 

Question Time - Curious minds thrive here! Question Time helps students explore the questions they’ve always wanted to ask, building literacy, research skills, and critical thinking for life beyond school

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GR Think - Focuses on critical thinking, communication and literacy skills through projects and discussions on diverse issues and topics like Collective Learning, Heroism and The News Media. Students tackle challenges that build essential life skills and a love of learning.

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English - Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, whether they’re aiming for a qualification or improving literacy. These classes strengthen reading, writing and communication skills.

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Market Garden - Students get their hands dirty and learn about the food cycle, growing food for our kitchen and selling the produce at markets in the local community, developing both practical and entrepreneurial skills.

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Practical Skills - Students learn to use basic tools and apply them in small projects, developing practical skills for home maintenance or trade-related tasks, while building hands-on abilities for the future.

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Creative - Students explore creative and entrepreneurial projects, working solo or in groups. They design and sell products, considering target audiences and marketing strategies, with guidance from staff.

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Therapy - Considered a key part of the educational process, therapy helps students achieve balance and perspective. Our therapists offer weekly one-to-one sessions to support students in exploring emotions, family dynamics and past experiences in a safe and creative environment. Sessions may also include family interventions if needed.

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GCSE Extension - For students working on GCSEs, we offer an additional hour of focused study, dedicated to practising exam questions and refining knowledge in preparation for their GCSE exams.

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Personal Online Portfolios (POP) - As part of the Green Room Baccalaureate, students create a digital portfolio using our Google Sites template. They upload work, reflect on experiences, and document their learning, projects, trips, and work readiness. POPs provide a lasting record of progress and achievements to share with future employers or educational institutions, with time built into the timetable for ongoing development.

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The Big Picture - Students explore real-life social situations as a group. By discussing various scenarios, students learn from each other and develop the social awareness and understanding needed for everyday life.

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Enterprise - Students explore business and develop employability skills through a college-run retail project. They gain teamwork experience, learn market research, and practice practical skills like calculating costs and profits. 

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Cookery - Students learn to work safely and efficiently in a professional kitchen environment. They can collaborate with our college chef to prepare meals for their peers or focus on their individual culinary projects.

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Reading Plus - A personalised, adaptive literacy programme that enhances reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, stamina and motivation. Each student receives a customised plan tailored to their interests and reading needs, making this a truly unique and engaging learning experience. Students have 30 minutes of timetabled Reading Plus each week and can log in from anywhere at any time to continue their progress. 

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Century AI - Is an adaptive online platform delivering tailored learning in English, Maths, Science, Geography, and Digital Skills. Using micro-lessons, it tracks understanding, revisits concepts strategically, and helps all students, including those with SEND, make sustained progress and retain knowledge.

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Check In - Every student has a weekly 15-minute one-to-one meeting with a staff member to discuss progress, behaviour, targets and career goals including work experience and paid opportunities. These scheduled sessions provide consistent, personalised support and guidance.

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Source to Sea - Students take action to protect oceans and beaches, joining the Great British Beach Clean and carrying out weekly local litter picks. Their efforts contribute valuable data to support the Marine Conservation Society and foster environmental awareness.

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The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - A Level 3 qualification where students independently research a topic of their choice, producing a 5,000-word project. It develops research, analysis, and writing skills, preparing them for higher education and future careers

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Baking - Students explore cakes, bread, brownies, and icing, developing practical skills and attention to quality. Their creations are sold at EPIC Thursday, complementing the savory focus of our Cookery classes.

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Careers and Employability - Student-led sessions guide careers planning and employability skills. Activities include CV writing, mock interviews, and attending careers fairs, empowering students to take ownership of their next steps.

 

Work Experience - Is a key part of every student’s journey with us. We believe learning extends beyond the classroom, and our programme equips students with the skills, confidence, and independence they need for their next steps.

We partner with a wide range of local businesses and charities, creating a strong work experience community. Placements are tailored to each student, taking the form of regular rotations or one-off opportunities, depending on their needs and aspirations.

Alongside external placements, we also offer internal work experiences. These experiences help students grow in confidence, develop essential workplace skills, and prepare for adulthood in meaningful, practical ways.

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