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Schools across the south west encouraged to join national film challenge

Calling all budding Spielbergs, aspiring Coppolas, visionary Spike Lees and passionate storytellers in and across the South West!

The Schools 48 Hour Film Challenge UK is back, calling on schools in the region to get involved and compete nationally.

Now in its fourth year and set to be held from Friday 10th May, the challenge brings together students aged 7-18 years to unleash their creativity and filmmaking skills in a thrilling 48-hour challenge.

Teams of students will have the chance to write, shoot, edit, and submit a short film in just two days, pushing...

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What are Three Useful Skills or Hobbies to Learn from Home in 2024?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 01/02/2024 - 9:45am

The new year is the perfect time to start working on yourself and improving your skill base. Many people will enter 2024 on a mission of self-improvement, and having clear goals makes it easier to keep it up.

If you want to upgrade yourself this year, there are various things that you can learn from home in your free time. These can open up new career or hobby opportunities as well, meaning that they are highly worthwhile to learn.

Become a Coder

If you were to ask some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs about the best skills to learn in 2024, many of them would put...

NHS Chief Amanda Pritchard receives honorary degree from the University of Exeter

The head of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Exeter for her efforts in improving health and ensuring high quality of care for all in England.

Amanda was appointed Chief Executive of the National Health Service (NHS) in August 2021 during the pandemic - a time of immense pressure on the system. Upon her appointment, she became the first ever female leader in the history of an organisation whose staff are more than three-quarters women.

In her role, Amanda is responsible for leading the work of the NHS nationally,...

Exeter students' business challenge seems them turn £80 into over £300!

Around 60 Year 9 students at West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust , have taken part in an enterprise market at the school this month.

The market is the culmination of the £5 enterprise challenge, those taking part conducted market research, visited the market at Exeter Cathedral, then got to work on planning, pitching and promoting how they were going to use their £5 budget to create something to sell to other students. Some intrepid students even sought wider investment to help boost their chances of success.

The final market where students...

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Exeter firm IMP Software awarded Great Place To Work Certification for “outstanding employee experience”

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:30pm

IMP Software has been awarded Great Place To Work Certification, which recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work makes it easy for organisations to survey employees, uncover actionable insights, and be recognised for their company culture. Certification is a two-step process that includes surveying employees and completing a short questionnaire about the workplace.

IMP’s Great Place to Work certified company status was announced earlier this month.

In IMP Software’s company...

Exeter students support families seeking asylum this Christmas

Year 7 students from West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have recorded a Christmas jingle to be played on East Devon Radio this festive season.

The students will be spreading yuletide cheer across the airwaves after their jingle debuted on the local radio station this morning (13th December.) East Devon Radio is a community radio station, based in Exmouth, the station was launched in 2006 coinciding with the Exmouth festival.

West Exe students also took part in Christmas Jumper Day on the 7th of December in exchange for a charitable donation and have also put...

Recognising and Supporting Your Child's Struggles in Maths: A Guide for Parents

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 12/15/2023 - 8:48am

Maths is an essential subject that lays the foundation for various academic and real-life challenges. As a parent, it's crucial to be aware of signs that may indicate your child is struggling with this core subject. Recognising these signs early on can help you take proactive steps to support your child's learning journey. In this article, we'll explore how to identify if your child is struggling and tips on how parents can address this.

How to know if your child needs help

  • Difficulty with Basic Concepts: If your child is struggling with fundamental mathematical
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Meet Missy - our very own school Christmas Beethoven!

Marvellous Missy the headteacher’s very popular Saint Bernard is enjoying her first Christmas as a school therapy dog and boosting wellbeing across her school She could be Britain’s biggest therapy dog - and most certainly is one of the calmest and cutest.

Marvellous two-year-old Missy is proving extremely popular as a therapy dog at Isca Academy in Exeter, Devon.

She is helping the 11-16 year old nearly 1000 scholars to feel calmer as they arrive and leave school, and learn in the classroom.

Now Missy, at 75cm tall and 70 kg in weight, the friendly, laid back pooch will...

How to Obtain Your Alcohol Awareness Training

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Wed, 12/13/2023 - 12:19pm

Did you know that 5.3% of all global deaths are attributed to alcohol, as reported by the World Health Organization? These sobering statistics highlight the significance of Alcohol Awareness Training. This specialized instruction prepares individuals and businesses to handle alcohol responsibly, mitigate associated health risks, and adhere strictly to legal requirements. But how does one access this vital training? Let's delve into the details.

Why You May Require Alcohol Awareness Training

Before we get on the steps to obtain the training, let's first get the importance and why...

Exeter is a Top 20 Best Student City 2023 according to student reviews

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/12/2023 - 7:51pm

Exeter has placed #20 in StudentCrowd's Best Student Cities 2023 league table against more than 70 cities in the UK.

The city ranked as one of the best across all review categories: cost of living, eating out, night life, shopping and public transport.

Exeter is home to the University of Exeter. In total, there are over 30,000 students in Exeter - making it a hub for higher education and student life in the region.

One student who rated their experience at Exeter on StudentCrowd said: "The city has a lot to offer. There are many shops, restaurants, pubs and...

Learn Devon receives a ‘good’ result following Ofsted inspection

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/03/2023 - 11:54pm

Learn Devon has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for helping all of its learners to “grow in confidence”. Devon County Council’s adult education provider has maintained its rating of “good” following an inspection at the end of September this year. The report credits Learn Devon with creating a “calm and purposeful learning environment” where learners value the support they receive from tutors. It says, “tutors support them well to build their knowledge and skills over time” ensuring learners are “motivated to learn”. Tutors and learning support assistants were praised for their...

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