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Exeter school’s work tackling global poverty recognised

Students at St Peter’s CofE VA School have been presented with a Silver Award from Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours Scheme for their global citizenship work – the first secondary school nationally to be given this status.

Pupils and staff at St Peter’s CE High School have been working hard to take their place as global citizens. Among the projects they undertook was writing more than 1,000 letters to their local MP about the issue of a lack of adequate mental health support nationally being raised in PM Question Time. They also developed an innovative Young Enterprise Team,...

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St Sidwell’s Primary School and Nursery praised by Ofsted

St Sidwell’s Primary School and Nursery, described as ‘highly Inclusive where pupils thrive and feel a lasting sense of belonging’, has been praised under the renewed OFSTED framework.

St Sidwell’s Primary School, located on York Road in Exeter, has been highlighted as a ‘strong’ effective provider of education across all grades under the revised inspection framework which introduced in November 2025.

The renewed inspection framework has brought significant changes to how schools are evaluated, with a sharper focus on curriculum and teaching quality, inclusion,...

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'St Gudula' stands by the River Swincombe on Dartmoor

Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for new Dartmoor Community Pageant

The spirit of a medieval saint will be evoked in a new community ritual for Dartmoor, which aims to reconnect people with water and the land.

St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of the ceremony, which will honour water as the source of all life, and also celebrate the start of summer.

‘Gudula’s Gathering’ has been conceived by events curator and writer Kirsteen McNish, and Helen Bruce of the Dartmoor Preservation Association, as the closing event for the Dartmoor Tors Festival.

It will incorporate a community procession and a...

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West Exe School Hosts Inspiring Science Festival with Support from Royal Society of Chemistry

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Posted: Wed, 04/01/2026 - 1:51pm

West Exe School recently hosted a dynamic and enriching science festival, made possible through generous support and funding from the Royal Society of Chemistry. The one-day event brought science to life for students, highlighting its vital role in shaping a more sustainable future.

Throughout the festival, students took part in a wide range of interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and inspiring careers talks. Sessions focused on key themes including green careers, climate change, and the role of scientific innovation and artificial intelligence in tackling some of the...

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Exeter Students Take Anti-Bullying Message to National Stage

Students from West Exe School have represented their community at a national anti-bullying conference in London.

Ayeisha, William and Willow, Senior Anti-Bullying Ambassadors at the school, travelled to the capital with staff to take part in the first Young Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) meeting for the 2026 England and Wales cohort.

The conference brought together young people from across the country to share ideas, develop strategies, and strengthen efforts to tackle bullying in schools.

The day also included open discussions about the impact of social media and...

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Record number of Exeter College students secure Oxbridge offers

Fourteen Exeter College learners have received offers to study at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge, marking another year of exceptional academic achievement across the College and highlighting the ambition and determination of its learners.

This year, a record 73 Exeter College learners submitted an Oxbridge application. Of those, more than half (56%) were shortlisted for interview, with 14 securing highly competitive offers. Eight learners received offers from the University of Cambridge and six from the University of Oxford to study subjects including...

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Earn While You Learn: New Education Foundation Degree Launches in Devon

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Posted: Thu, 03/19/2026 - 11:46pm

A powerful new partnership between the Centre for the Children’s Workforce and the Ted Wragg Trust is opening the door to life-changing career progression for people working with children across Devon.

A brand new two-year Foundation Degree, now open for expressions of interest, has been created specifically for professionals already supporting children who want to build their expertise, gain recognised qualifications, and move their careers forward without stepping away from their jobs or communities.

As one of 12 delivery centres nationally, the Ted Wragg Trust will...

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

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Tue, 03/10/2026 - 10:37am

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...

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Exeter Schools Bring Stories to Life on World Book Day

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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...

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Bestselling Author Alex Milway Inspires Pupils at Exeter School

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Posted: Sat, 03/07/2026 - 10:34am

Pupils from Exwick Heights Primary School were buzzing after a visit from celebrated author and illustrator Alex Milway on Monday, March 2, which kicked off a weeklong celebration of reading.

Alex worked with children from years 1 to 6, sharing his journey in creating the Hotel Flamingo and Big Sky Mountain series, leading a live draw-a-long, and hosting a whole-school Q&A.

Pupils had the chance to ask questions about his work and have their books signed, with some copies now added to the school library.

The week also features a range of creative reading...

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Ted Wragg Trust Shortlisted for National Staff Development Award

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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....

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