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Find World Book Day costumes for free in Devon libraries

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....

Exeter School Community Supports Homelessness Charities with Shoebox Donations

Students, staff and families at St Luke’s Church of England School have come together to support people experiencing homelessness in Exeter.

The school worked in partnership with Smile at a Stranger – Help for the Homeless Devon, a volunteer-led group that collects, coordinates, and distributes donations across the county.

Students packed shoeboxes with essential items such as warm clothing, toiletries and small treats, which were then passed on to charities and organisations working directly with people in need. The donations provided comfort, dignity and practical...

Classroom resources launched for LGBT+ History Month

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/29/2026 - 4:06pm

The University of Exeter will mark LGBT+ History Month in the UK with a series of events and the launch of free classroom resources for secondary schools and museums that highlight the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science.

The teaching resources were announced in November and are now free to access and download to mark LGBT+ History Month in February.

The resources pack includes slides, posters, postcards, videos and class activities, produced in collaboration with LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT to support the usualisation of LGBTQ+...

Cranbrook Pupils Take Hands-On Role in Woodland Project

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/28/2026 - 6:41pm

Pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus have been getting their hands dirty as they begin the next phase of a woodland improvement project at Elbury Farm in East Devon.

Building on the success of last year’s planting, the school’s environmental group is continuing its work to enhance the developing woodland, helping to shape a landscape that will benefit wildlife and the local community for years to come.

Working in partnership with the National Trust, pupils are planting new trees, contributing ideas to the woodland’s design and taking part in team-building activities that...

Whipton Barton Federation Awarded Prestigious IQM Centre of Excellence for Inclusive Education

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/26/2026 - 7:53pm

Whipton Barton Federation is proud to announce that it has been awarded the IQM Inclusive School Award and IQM Centre of Excellence status. This national recognition celebrates the school’s commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and ambitious environment for every child and every family.

The Centre of Excellence Award was achieved following a detailed review of the school’s provision. The assessment recognised that inclusion at Whipton Barton is not limited to special educational needs but is embedded across all areas of school life. This includes support for pupils with...

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