Greenroom Academy is an alternative provision setting aimed at supporting learners who have previously struggled to succeed in mainstream school environments. We offer specialist support for young people who may be suffering with their mental health, due to anxiety, depression, school-based trauma or bullying, or any other form of mental ill health that prevents them from thriving in a traditional education setting.
Our setting is based in a small, rural village, surrounded by nature and has ample opportunity for outdoor learning, something that is so crucial for establishing and maintaining mental health and wellbeing for young people. We pride ourselves on keeping classes small, so that learners are able to receive the academic support and attention that they deserve, and build trusting and nurturing relationships quickly and easily.
At Greenroom Academy, we believe that building supportive, trusting relationships is the key to success.
Learners need to feel heard and understood by adults that treat them with respect and dignity, day after day, so that they can build the confidence they need to thrive, not just survive.
Our trauma-informed approach and focus on relational safety helps students to regulate their emotions - we see behaviour as a form of communication and respond accordingly, looking to understand, repair and reconnect rather than punish. Consistency, clear boundaries and restorative conversations provide the security which enables learners to rebuild their sense of self-worth and rediscover learning at a pace that is right for them.