Education

Educational Advancements in Exeter: The Role of Digital Resources in Local Schools and Colleges

The digital leap is reshaping how education unfolds in classrooms across Exeter, offering students and educators alike a new vista of possibilities. With the advent of technology, traditional teaching methods are being augmented, promising a more interactive and engaging learning experience. This shift is not merely about replacing pen and paper with screens; it's about enhancing the educational landscape to make learning more accessible, engaging, and effective for everyone involved. As Exeter's schools integrate digital tools into their curricula, students are finding that concepts and...

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Exeter’s ‘solid gold’ standard for teaching excellence amongst best in the UK 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/28/2023 - 11:45pm

The University of Exeter has secured a ‘solid gold’ standard for its commitment to providing world-class teaching, in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework assessment.

The University is amongst an elite group of Higher Education institutions to be recognised as consistently providing outstanding teaching, learning and student outcomes to secure the ‘Gold Overall’ standard in the TEF assessment, published today (28 September 2023).

The prestigious gold rating is underpinned by Exeter receiving Gold ratings in the two aspects of the assessment – Student Experience and...

Sir David Attenborough congratulates Dunsford Community Academy pupils over Eco-Schools Green Flag award win

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/24/2023 - 11:15pm

TV legend Sir David Attenborough has praised pupils at Dunsford Community Academy after they achieved the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award . The coveted prize recognises schools which have delivered impressive ecological achievements and boosted their green credentials.

In a handwritten letter, national treasure Sir David - who is due to present the upcoming BBC documentary series Planet Earth III later this year - expressed his warm congratulations both to the pupils and teachers for their efforts.

The Eco-Schools programme was established in 1994 and is now...

Ukrainian refugee who won Exeter scholarship nominated for Student of the Year

A student who fled war-torn Ukraine before embarking on her studies at the University of Exeter Business School has been nominated for the AMBA Student of the Year Award 2024.

Kateryna Halkina was nominated for the award by her tutors on The Exeter MBA, who described her as someone who stands out for “exemplifying exceptional leadership, strong teamwork, goal-orientation and innovative thinking”.

Kateryna came to the UK as a refugee under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, settling in Dawlish near Exeter with a host family.

In Ukraine, Kateryna had been working for...

Education, education, education: Why document shredding is important for Higher Education

At the risk of repetition, the new academic year is about to kick off. Restore Datashred asks, are you ready?

From toddler groups to post-doc researchers, and every type of learning in between, the education sector is crucial to all our lives, whether that’s laying down skills and attributes for our working and leisure lives, pushing the boundaries of science or exploring and trying to understand what it means to be human (and other animals). And it creates a vast amount of data as both digital and paper assets!

Sadly, it is that data that according to IT Governance (...

Embroidery classes at Exeter Community Centre

Each month “Stitching with Liz and Helen” offers a day class in embroidery.

Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is necessary.

Classes are on either Saturdays or Sundays. In September there will be the chance to stitch a sunflower brooch.

October will be a goldwork spider to celebrate Hallowe’en. In November we will take time out from stitching to look at how to plan an embroidery project.

We will end the year with an “Embroidery Potpourri”: stitch a simple brooch, or a badge, or a bauble for the tree.

Tuition costs £70 for the day (5.5...

Unlock Your Exam-Taking Potential with Test Banks – How Exam-banks.com Helps College Students Succeed

Authored by rosarito91
Posted: Wed, 08/30/2023 - 8:15pm

Every college student knows the pressure of exams. The sleepless nights, the endless revisions, the cups of coffee, and the anxiety of waiting for results. It's a cycle that repeats semester after semester. But amidst this cycle, there's a beacon of hope, a tool that promises to change the way students approach their exams. Enter Test Banks. This isn't just about having an edge; it's about transforming the way you learn, revise, and ultimately, perform in your exams. This article will take you on a journey, exploring how Exam-banks.com is not just a platform but a partner in your academic...

Learn Devon's adult learners celebrate GCSE results

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/25/2023 - 10:30pm

It wasn’t only secondary school students across the county who received their GCSE results yesterday (Thursday 24 August) - Learn Devon's adult learners were also collecting theirs.

Across all four of Learn Devon's centres - Bideford, Exmouth, Newton Abbot and Tavistock - adult learners dropped in to pick up their results and celebrate their efforts with staff, tutors and their families.

Among those celebrating at the Kennaway Centre in Exmouth after getting her grades was Natasha Cox, who got the Maths GCSE qualification she wanted.

Natasha said: “I’m over the...

QE Students Celebrate GCSE Results

QE Announces Summer 2023 GCSE Results

Impressive results at QE

After a summer of waiting, students at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Crediton finally received their GCSE results today surrounded by friends, families and their teachers. It was a morning of nervous anticipation, happy smiles and high emotion for everyone. Following two years of uncertainty and disruption to their learning in Year 8 and 9, QE’s Year 11 class of 2023 celebrated their impressive results.

Paula Smith, Headteacher at QE said “I’m so proud of all our students, staff and parents and carers. Supporting any student through the rigours of GCSEs is...

Unlock the Secrets of Cyber Security

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 08/22/2023 - 6:39am

In an era where our lives are increasingly associated with technology, the concept of security has transcended physical boundaries and ventured into the vast and intricate realm of cyberspace. This is the age of cyber security, a dynamic and ever-evolving discipline that has assumed an unprecedented scope in our modern lives.

With each passing day, the scope of cyber security widens and opens numerous opportunities for students who have completed a cyber security course. A cyber security programme covers a wide range of topics including network security, ethical hacking,...

Exam results drop-in sessions at Youth Hub Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/21/2023 - 8:48am

Youth Hub Devon is offering drop-in support sessions to everyone who received their A-Level, T-Level and AS-Level results yesterday and those awaiting their GCSE results next week.

Whether your results are better than you thought or different from what you were expecting you may be looking for advice or support about what to do next.

The exam results drop-in sessions provide a safe space to have an initial chat and book in for further support.

The sessions are being held at the Youth Hub in Exeter Library from 9:30am-4pm on:

  • Thursday 24 August
  • ...

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