Education

Understanding Fire Risk Assessments for Commercial Buildings in Exeter

Fire safety isn’t just a checklist item for business owners—it’s something you have to get right, especially in a place like Exeter. This city’s packed with all sorts of commercial spaces, from centuries-old buildings to brand-new offices.

When you work with experienced fire risk assessment providers in Exeter , you get more than just a basic service.

Knowing how fire risk assessments work isn’t just about ticking boxes for the law; it’s about protecting the people who walk through your doors every day, and making sure your business has a future.

Let’s break it...

Whipton Barton Federation Celebrates Top Science Quality Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/31/2025 - 8:18pm

Whipton Barton Federation has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM), a national accolade awarded for exceptional science teaching and strong subject leadership.

The award recognises the school’s strong focus on high quality science teaching and its success in sparking pupils’ curiosity through hands-on investigation and exploration. The assessment team highlighted that the school has shaped an effective development plan that ensures science teaching is engaging, challenging and accessible for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. They also...

Isca Academy Staff Perform Christmas Panto for Students

The final day of term at Isca Academy ended on a high as staff from across the school came together to perform a festive Christmas pantomime for students.

Teaching staff, support staff and senior leaders swapped classrooms and offices for the stage, delivering an Isca-style take on classic pantomime stories.

The performance was packed with audience participation and jokes, including playful nods to school routines, busy corridors between lessons, and the traditional cry of “oh no it isn’t!”.

Students filled the hall with laughter as staff embraced the spirit of...

Library

Exeter Pupils Invited to Enter Dream Library Design Competition

Authored by MediaA
Posted: Tue, 12/23/2025 - 12:12pm

Portakabin launches school library initiative as children’s reading enjoyment hits its lowest level in two decades

Aligning with the government’s pledge to provide a library in every primary school, Portakabin will deliver a fully equipped library building to one school, shaped by the winning design.

The competition invites primary school pupils and teachers to imagine and design their dream school library, supporting a UK-wide effort to address the shortage of library spaces in primary schools.

The initiative follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent pledge to...

IT Donation

Devon Contract Waste supports Donate IT with ReTech to Empower Young People in Education

Devon Contract Waste (DCW) is excited to launch ReTech, a reuse service taking customers unwanted Laptop’s, Tablets and Smart phones, donating them to people experiencing hardship across Devon.

The service is delivered in partnership with Blackmore who securely remove and prepare all suitable devices for reuse. This initiative will help tackle digital isolation, supporting young people in need, adults who have no way to apply for jobs or undertake everyday digital tasks, homeless people without a phone to contact their friends and family and other groups who are limited in how they...

Exeter College and Petroc College to merge

Exeter College and Petroc College have confirmed they will formally merge on Monday 5 January 2026, creating the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group after the proposals were approved by both Colleges’ Boards of Governors.

As part of the merger, Petroc College will become North Devon College, celebrating its place in the community, while Exeter College will continue under its existing name. The new Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group will continue delivering sixth form provision in both Exeter and North Devon, while expanding opportunities for the region to upskill and...

Exwick Heights Pupils on Mission to Thank Exeter’s Heroes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/09/2025 - 7:38pm

Pupils at Exwick Heights Primary School are on a mission to thank Exeter’s community heroes.

The school's community ambassadors came together to reflect on the people and organisations who help make the city the special place it is. After drawing up a list of deserving recipients, the children made thank you cards to send to each of them.

From Exwick Community Larder, Exeter Foodbank and The Exwick Free Toy Shed to Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Little Valley Animal Shelter, and Exwick Community Association, they each received a handcrafted thank...

Cllr Andrew Leadbetter Visits Isca Academy to Inspire Future Leaders

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:41pm

Isca Academy was delighted to welcome Councillor Andrew Leadbetter for a visit this term. During his time at the school, Councillor Leadbetter toured the school’s facilities and gained insight into the vibrant learning environment enjoyed by students.

As part of his visit, Councillor Leadbetter met with members of the student leadership team. The students engaged him in a thoughtful discussion about his career in politics, his current priorities within the local community, and ways in which young people can ensure their voices are heard in local decision-making. The students...

Festival of Carols unites Exeter College and community in celebration

Exeter College marked the start of the 2025 festive season with its annual Festival of Carols at the spectacular Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 4 December, bringing together students, parents, and the local community for an evening of celebration and reflection.

A packed Cathedral enjoyed outstanding performances from around 150 students representing a range of different faculties, showcasing the breadth of talent and diversity of courses the College has to offer.

The free-to-attend service was held in support of Exeter College’s official charity for 2025/26, Royal Devon...

St Luke’s Students Plant 105 Trees to Boost Biodiversity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/08/2025 - 2:06pm

Students at St Luke’s Church of England School have been doing their bit for the environment this term by planting 105 new trees on the school grounds.

The trees were supplied by the Woodland Trust, and the school chose the charity’s Wild Harvest selection, which includes a mix of native species such as hazel, blackthorn, crab apple, elder, dog rose and rowan. These varieties were chosen to provide food and habitats for a wide range of wildlife as they mature.

The planting project was largely student-led, building on the ongoing work of the school’s Ecology Club. Last...

World-class Exeter College hospital training ward to expand healthcare career opportunities

Exeter College has secured £1.3m in funding to create a new, world-class healthcare training facility, opening up opportunities for hundreds of learners to develop vital skills in nursing and healthcare professions.

Funded through an Office for Students grant, the state-of-the-art facility will see a fully simulated hospital ward and two multi-purpose laboratories added to Exeter College’s Hele Road campus, right in the heart of Exeter City Centre.

Work to convert the existing Ted Wragg building, which will house both the ward and laboratories, is scheduled to start in...

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