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Essential Steps for Minimising Stress and Risk on a School Trip to Brussels

School trips offer valuable educational experiences for students, allowing them to explore new cultures, languages, and historical landmarks. However, organising a school trip requires careful planning and consideration to ensure the safety and well-being of students and minimise potential stress and risk, even in the EU these days . If you're planning a school trip to Brussels, there are several essential steps you can take to minimise stress and risk and ensure a successful and enriching experience for all participants.

Conduct Thorough Risk Assessments

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Val Watson

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Free music lessons for all initiative coming to Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2020 - 10:41am

Learn to Play Day - a free national event to encourage everyone in the UK to start making music - is coming to Devon this March.

Supported by Jools Holland OBE, and run by charity Music for All, the 2020 Learn to Play Day will take place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March, and will see music shops, teachers, venues and schools throughout the county partner with leading musical instrument brands to offer thousands of FREE music lessons.

So far, participating venues include Musicroom Exeter. The store will be offering free piano, drum and guitar lessons, as well as...

Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon announced as headline sponsors for Exeter College Awards

Exeter College is delighted to announce that Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon will be the headline sponsors of the college’s landmark 50th anniversary Exeter College Awards.

The support of two of the country’s most innovative and forward-thinking businesses provides huge backing to the awards ceremony that will celebrate inspirational Exeter College students, staff and alumni in a glittering event taking place in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral in January 2020.

This year’s Exeter College Awards is also celebrating 50 years since the college was announced as the UK’s...

National award nomination for Exeter College director

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:58am

Exeter College’s Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement Mike Blakeley has been shortlisted for a national award in the prestigious Tes FE Awards 2020.

The awards ceremony is a landmark event in the further education sector as exceptional teachers, learners and providers join together to celebrate innovation and excellence in the industry.

Exeter College’s Mike Blakeley, who has been with the college since 2014, is shortlisted in the coveted FE Leader of the Year category following an incredible year of achievements for the Exeter College Apprenticeships Team,...

How online services can help with writing research paper

College life is quite busy considering the amount of academic work involved. As a student, you no doubt put in a lot of effort to catch up with the syllabus, complete your assignments on time and get ready for tests and final examinations on time. At times, this can be overwhelming for you. It is completely normal and that is why most college students need help from time to time.

One way you can be assisted is by getting your assignments such as research papers done by professionals. If you do not know how to write a research paper, there are online services that can assist you....

Pupils and staff at Exeter School celebrate a successful first term of fundraising

Pupils and staff at Exeter School are celebrating a successful first term of fundraising with the news that £9,646.40 has been raised for charity. Each year a committee of Sixth Form representatives selects three charities for the school to support during the course of the academic year. For the Autumn term, pupils chose Toilet Twinning, a charity which helps to fund projects in a poor communities that will enable families to build a basic toilet, have access to clean water and learn about hygiene. The Senior School mufti day raised £1476 for this charity, meaning that we can pay for six...

Ladysmith Junior School chosen as Community Fund finalist

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter’s Ladysmith Junior School as a finalist in their latest Well Built Community Fund, and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it’s chosen to receive £1,000, to spend at an RGB branch.

The school has been gifted a Plymouth City Bus, which it would like to turn into a ‘Reading Bus’. It will be used as a place for smaller groups to enjoy lessons outside of the traditional classroom setting, as well as an area where children will be able to read during breaks.

The school’s site manager will be taking on the majority of the work and,...

50th Anniversary Celebrations Kick Off for Exeter College

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 01/09/2020 - 12:02pm

The new year represents a momentous occasion in the history of Exeter College, marking 50 years since being named as the UK’s first tertiary college, although their roots date back to the 1800s.

Exeter College was established as a fully-fledged tertiary college in 1970, providing an education centrepiece for the community. Over the past 50 years the college has grown, developed and adapted but it still serves the wider Exeter community with a varied education offering that aims to meet the skills challenges of the future in a proactive way.

To celebrate the occasion, Exeter...

 5 tips for surviving law school

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 01/08/2020 - 8:38am

Getting into law school can be incredibly tough in the first place. Once you have your place secured, you can start to focus on getting the most out of your experience. You will likely already have an idea about the difficulties you will face; however for most people, it can be even harder than they imagined. Many people don't even make it through the first year , which shows just how intense law school can be. It is designed to be competitive, rigorous, and incredibly stressful. Only the best students and hardest working ones will be able to come out on top and live out their dreams of...

Writing an essay on your own vs ordering it

Every student heard about ordering an essay online. There are many websites where you can buy assistance in academic writing. What is better: to write an essay by yourself or to hire a specialist? Let's find out all the advantages and weak sides of both variants. However, one thing remains certain. If you need a writing service, choose the best one. Pay attention to FastEssay, an essay writing company that never fails its clients.

Writing on Your Own

Being an independent student means a pleasant feeling of pride and confidence. Indeed, if you are to compose an essay or...

Why travelling as a student is one of the best choices you’ll ever make

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 01/03/2020 - 6:38am

Although money can often be a bit tight as a student, it’s worth thinking about travelling – it may seem like the wrong time, but trust us when we say there’s not a better time to go out and explore the world. If you need convincing, or if your parents need convincing, here are the top reasons why travelling as a student is one of the best choices you’ll ever make.

Life Changes

Right now, you’re in the prime of your life – your health is most likely perfect, you’re hopeful and enthusiastic about the future, and you don’t have many commitments outside of studying. This is...

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