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“Built specifically for how MATs actually run”: New IMP Finance system launched by Exeter-based IMP Software

IMP Software, trusted by more than 570 MATs and 6,500 schools across England, has announced the official launch and roll-out of IMP Finance, a next-generation finance platform developed specifically for multi-academy trusts.

Part of the IMP unified platform alongside IMP Planner, IMP Purchasing and IMP ICFP, IMP Finance is built on budget-led design, ensuring accuracy at source and workflows shaped around real trust life. Because IMP Finance is part of the unified platform, not connected to it, there is one set of finance codes, one chart of accounts, one version of the truth. In...

Exeter Schools Bring Stories to Life on World Book Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/09/2026 - 12:12pm

Pupils from schools across Exeter marked World Book Day with a wide range of activities designed to inspire a love of reading and writing.

West Exe welcomed bestselling young adult (YA) author Madeline Dyer, a Lambda Literary Award finalist, for a day of creativity and inspiration. Pupils took part in writing workshops, an assembly, and a book signing. Madeline’s stories, exploring themes such as identity and loneliness, gave pupils a unique insight into storytelling and the creative process.

At Whipton Barton Federation, pupils and staff dressed up as their favourite...

Ted Wragg Trust Shortlisted for National Staff Development Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/05/2026 - 8:15pm

The Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust has been shortlisted for the Staff Development Award (for trusts with 13+ schools) at the upcoming MAT Excellence Awards.

The award recognises trusts that demonstrate outstanding commitment to developing and supporting their staff. The Ted Wragg Trust has long been dedicated to growing great people through exceptional, inclusive, and ambitious professional development – all underpinned by the Ted Wragg Institute.

People are at the heart of the trust’s mission to transform lives, strengthen communities and make the world a better place....

World Book Day, 5 March, celebrates reading – but what if your child finds reading hard?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/05/2026 - 8:00pm

As schools across the country prepare to celebrate reading on World Book Day, Thursday 5th March, Evolve Psychology in Exeter says it should also be a prompt to focus on why some children find reading more of a frustration than a pleasure.

Dyslexia may explain reading and writing challenges for more than 1 million school pupils in the UK* who are estimated to have this Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). As far fewer are diagnosed, most won’t understand the reason for their struggles.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia impacts someone’s ability to read, write, spell and process...

Find World Book Day costumes for free in Devon libraries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/22/2026 - 3:10pm

Libraries Unlimited is partnering with Recycle Devon to bring World Book Day costume swap rails to 15 libraries in Devon. World Book Day 2026 is Thursday, 5th March and library swap rails are running from 16th February to 8th March. Customers are invited to donate outgrown, unwanted children’s costumes in good, wearable condition. Costumes will be available to take home for free!

The World Book Day costume swap rails follow on the back of the hugely successful Halloween costume swap which ran last year. The costume rails are easy to use, simply visit the library to pick up a...

MP Takes A Level Economics Lesson

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/17/2026 - 8:21pm

Sir Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, and Shadow Chancellor visited Exeter College to speak to A-level Economics students about the UK economic landscape and his responsibility of holding the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to account in Parliament.

During the visit, Mel toured the college and delivered a talk followed by a Q&A session, giving students studying economics the chance to hear directly from the Shadow Chancellor about economic policy, growth, and the challenges facing the UK economy.

Sir Mel said: “It was a pleasure to meet students studying A-...

Exeter Students Kick Off Year of Reading with Top Author

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/12/2026 - 7:10pm

Year 8 students from West Exe School marked the start of the National Year of Reading 2026 with an inspiring live session from children’s author Tom Palmer.

During the event, students heard about Tom’s writing journey, gained insights into his storytelling process, and learned how to turn their own passions and interests into engaging stories. The session encouraged confidence, creativity, and a love of reading and writing among pupils.

Tom Palmer, bestselling author of the Football Academy and Foul Play series, captivated students with his energy and enthusiasm,...

Luke Pollard MP Joins Millbay Academy to Celebrate £8.1M Building Extension

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/12/2026 - 6:59pm

Millbay Academy, part of the Reach South Academy Trust, welcomed Luke Pollard MP to celebrate the official opening of its newly redeveloped building extension, a project made possible thanks to £8.1 million investment from the Department for Education.

The ceremony marked a transformative moment for the school, providing students with fifteen new classrooms, modern office space, and an innovative extension built on stilts to preserve outdoor areas, creating a covered play space beneath. The redevelopment has created a learning environment further enhanced for delivering a high...

Exeter celebrates a decade of degree apprenticeships

The University of Exeter will celebrate a decade of delivering degree apprenticeships when it hosts a series of workshops, information sessions and podcasts during National Apprenticeship this week.

Exeter is the largest provider of degree apprenticeships, a debt-free route into higher education that gives students the opportunity to earn a wage alongside their academic studies.

The University currently supports 4,200 apprentices - 14 percent of the student population - across 24 programmes, spanning Healthcare, Business and Management, Finance and Accounting, Digital,...

Will Jordan (left), and Dave Hall.

Exeter-based MAT finance specialists IMP Software named UK Education Industry Company of the Year by The Assignment Report

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Thu, 02/05/2026 - 11:28am

IMP Software has been named as The Assignment Report’s UK Education Industry Company of the Year 2025.

Exeter-based IMP supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, ICFP and purchasing. Adopted by over 550 trusts across 6,000 schools, IMP’s platform gives leaders the visibility and insight to plan with confidence. With strong customer advocacy and five-star Trustpilot reviews, IMP is a trusted partner for MAT finance teams and one of England’s leading education software providers, helping trusts focus on what...

Cranbrook Education Campus Announced as DfE Behaviour and Attendance Hub

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/29/2026 - 6:35pm

Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) has been selected as a ‘Lead School’ for the Department for Education’s national ‘Attendance and Behaviour Hubs’ programme, recognising the school’s strong, inclusive approach to building positive culture, improving attendance and supporting children and families to thrive.

CEC is among a small group of schools nationally chosen to take on this role, working with schools across the South West and beyond to share effective practice, provide targeted support and help strengthen school cultures rooted in belonging, high expectations and care....

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