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Local Education Trust named Large Employer of the Year at Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards

The Ted Wragg Trust , a family of 18 schools across Devon, has been named ‘Large Employer of the Year’ at the Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards 2026, recognising its outstanding commitment to developing people through apprenticeships.

The award celebrates the trust's work with Exeter College to deliver the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programme, helping colleagues develop their skills while strengthening the future education workforce across Devon.

Judges praised the trust's collaborative approach to shaping and improving the...

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Isca Students Learn to Spot Online Misinformation

Students at Isca Academy took part in the “Be Internet Citizens” programme, delivered in partnership with YouTube and Parent Zone, aimed at helping young people navigate the online world safely and confidently.

The sessions, brought to Exeter by local MP Steve Race, focused on helping students identify misinformation and disinformation online, recognise emotional manipulation, and develop stronger media literacy and critical thinking skills.

Students took part in a range of activities and discussions designed to help them question online content, assess the reliability...

How Technology Helps Primary School Education

Like any other sector, technology is also shaping primary school education. It helps children with easy learning, a joyful environment, develop digital skills, and makes primary education more accessible. Now, children from any part of the world can learn from global teachers while sitting at home.

Yes, more screentime is not good for a child, but a limited screen time that is valued and productive for a kid is of no harm. In today’s era, we can’t ignore the importance of online classes and learning to make our child future-ready.

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6 Digital Skills More Important Than Coding - That Your Child Probably Isn't Learning in School

For years, parents heard the same message: teach your child to code, or they'll be left behind. Coding bootcamps for kids became a booming industry, built on the promise that every child needed to become a programmer to succeed in the digital age. But according to education experts, that advice was always incomplete - and in many cases, misleading.

"Most children won't grow up to be software developers, but every single one of them will need to traverse a world where technology shapes almost everything they do," says David Smith, CEO of Silicon Valley High School , an innovative...

Dunsford Pupils Build Confidence on Two Wheels During Bikeability Week

Pupils at Dunsford Community Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, have enjoyed a fantastic Bikeability week, with Year 5 children developing essential cycling skills and road safety awareness in a fun and engaging programme.

With sunny weather throughout the week, pupils took full advantage of the conditions as they learned how to ride safely and confidently on local roads. The sessions focused on building independence, improving control of their bikes, and understanding how to navigate road situations responsibly.

Children showed excellent enthusiasm and...

St James School Book Place in National Flag Football Finals

St James School in Exeter have qualified for the national U15 flag football finals after being crowned regional champions.

The team will now travel to Manchester to compete against the top teams from across the country.

After losing their opening match at the regional tournament, they responded strongly, winning their next three games, including victories over Devonport and Hans Price Academy.

Adrian and Ralph were both recognised for their performances, receiving MVP (most valuable player) awards during the tournament.

The achievement builds on the...

Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

World-class hospital training ward to grow regional healthcare workforce

Exeter College has officially opened its new, fully simulated hospital training ward and life sciences laboratories, giving aspiring healthcare workers in the South West access to modern hospital-standard facilities while they complete their training.

Located at the College’s Hele Road campus in Exeter city centre, the new Bakers Ward facility has been designed in collaboration with key regional partners, including the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) and the University of Exeter.

The state-of-the-art medical training spaces will be used to...

The Digital Pomodoro: Adapting time-management techniques specifically for screen-heavy learning

Digital learning is a marathon of the eyes and the mind. Most students fail because they treat their screens like paper. They are not the same. When navigating online courses , the primary enemy is not the clock. It is cognitive load.

The traditional Pomodoro Technique was designed for a world of physical folders and landline phones. It assumes a linear workflow. Digital learning is non-linear. It is a barrage of notifications, tabs, and blue light. To survive, the technique must evolve.

The screen is a thief. It steals focus through infinite choice. Every link is a...

St Luke’s Students Explore Digital Careers in Entrepreneur Workshop

Students at St Luke’s Church of England School in Exeter got a taste of the digital world during a hands-on entrepreneur workshop led by Evo Academy.

Fifteen year 9 and 10 students took part in the session, which offered an introduction to the world of digital enterprise and innovation. The workshop gave students the opportunity to explore how digital skills can be used to develop ideas, solve problems, and create opportunities in a fast-changing world.

Evo Academy was set up to help bridge the gap between traditional education and the needs of today’s digital industries...

Exeter housebuilder donates books to local primary school children

Children at Alphington Primary School are set for exciting new literary adventures after receiving a donation of books worth £1,000. The generous gift of Usborne Books from local housebuilder, David Wilson Redrow South West, will help to bring the school’s new library to life, giving pupils the opportunity to discover new stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Craig Turner, Curriculum Senior Leader at Alphington Primary School, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have received this donation. These books will make a fantastic addition to our new library. Reading in...

Education

Local Education Trust named Large Employer of the Year at Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards

Isca Students Learn to Spot Online Misinformation

How Technology Helps Primary School Education

6 Digital Skills More Important Than Coding - That Your Child Probably Isn't Learning in School

Dunsford Pupils Build Confidence on Two Wheels During Bikeability Week

St James School Book Place in National Flag Football Finals

Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

World-class hospital training ward to grow regional healthcare workforce

The Digital Pomodoro: Adapting time-management techniques specifically for screen-heavy learning

St Luke’s Students Explore Digital Careers in Entrepreneur Workshop

Exeter housebuilder donates books to local primary school children

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