Education

A Year 2 pupil at Exwick Heights Primary School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust has written her own book!

Mala, wrote her book ‘I am a monster who loves to play’ during the summer holidays. It took her two days to finish her story and then five days to draw her own picture book. After it was finished, Mala asked her friend to do some illustrations. The book was completed in early September and printed to be given out to families and friends.

She hopes the story conveys the message that we should celebrate the fact that everyone is different and that we shouldn’t judge...

For students of history and politics, understanding the complexities of the past and the mechanisms of governance often requires more than just classroom learning. International study tours offer a unique opportunity for aspiring historians and politicians to experience historical sites and political landmarks firsthand, providing an immersive and enriching educational experience. These history school trips offer students a chance to broaden their perspectives, deepen their knowledge, and gain a real-world understanding of the subjects they study.

Here’s a closer look at how...

Teaching a child to ride a bike can be daunting and frustrating for all concerned, but Balanceability is helping parents and carers get their little ones moving on two wheels, in support of Cycle to School Week, 23rd-27th September 2024. By downloading Balanceability’s Parent Guide and following its top tips for learning to ride two-wheels, stress can be replaced with fun and children can set off to school or nursery with c onfidence.

A recent survey of bike-riders* by Balanceability revealed that most people learnt to cycle with help from their dad (55%), while 13% were self-...

Adult learners at Learn Devon were among those who endured the nerve-racking moment of collecting their GCSE results yesterday.

Learn Devon, Devon County Council’s adult education service, offers free GCSE English and maths qualifications, with courses that start in September and in January.

In Exmouth, Andrew Morgan achieved a grade 5 in his English GCSE. He said: “I’m delighted, it's has been a long year and I have had to work really hard and I'm now feeling really relieved. Thanks to Learn Devon, especially to the learning support team for their help.”

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