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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...

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New term sees new building with exciting future plans

Exeter College has announced this week that it has purchased the National House building in Queen Street and will open it at the start of the new term in September with future plans to create a dedicated Computing, Maths and Science Centre for the College's students.

Principal Richard Atkins said: "I am delighted that the College has successfully negotiated the purchase of National House, which will become an important addition to the College's facilities."

"This acquisition was fully supported by the College's Board of Governors and forms part of our long term property...

Young women gearing up to do "men's" work

Three female engineering students at Bicton College working towards Level 3 Extended Diplomas are headed for academic distinction, even outperforming some of their male peers.

Eighteen-year-old Emily Steer from Plymouth enrolled at the College after being told by people that she couldn’t do it. "The reactions I got surprised me and made me even more determined," says Emily. "And my Dad was really encouraging, which was the catalyst I needed to show everyone that I’m capable of developing a career in engineering."

Anna Sampson, 19, also from Devon, agrees: "I started out...

Celebration of headteachers’ service to Devon’s children

Tributes have been paid to 10 Devon headteachers who have devoted their lives to education.

Devon County Council leader John Hart and Head of Education Sue Clarke hosted a garden party for 10 heads who are retiring this academic year or taking up new challenges.

In all, the 10 heads have devoted more than 344 years to education.

Mr Hart told them: “You have given many years of service to education and to Devon.

“On behalf of Devon County Council, I want to give you a sincere thank you for all you have done for the children of Devon.

“We are one of...

Reaching high: Gifted and talented Exeter College students celebrate success

Students studying as part of the Exeter College Reach Academy have been celebrating their achievements in a special awards ceremony.

Joining the students were key sponsors and contributors of the Academy from the Met Office, Michelmores LLP and the Exeter University Model United Nations group.

The Academy, launched in 2009 with an aim to support the most academically able students to reach top university destinations, has had another busy year. 60 students on the programme commit to an additional 60 hours of extra-curricular activity each week in order to boost their skills...

New Devon venture offers holiday breaks with a literary twist

The Reading Room Devon is running a series of one- and two-day courses that look into Devon's literary links. These reading retreats can also involve staying overnight at Greenbank, a farmhouse B&B overlooking Chagford on Dartmoor.

Set up by two English literature lecturers the reading holiday idea came about following a busy day in the classroom.

"We realised that what we loved about teaching was the endless sense of discovery," says Leah Varnell, one of the pair behind the project.

"It seemed to us that once people leave school, or perhaps university, the day...

Exeter students on top of the world

Exeter College is celebrating being top of the world again, with two of its International Baccalaureate students achieving top spots of an outstanding 44 points out of a possible 45 in the international qualification results.

The two were amongst the highly successful 37 students completing their two-year diploma this year who achieved average points of 34.2 out of a possible 45. Six of the elite group scored over 40 points with many gaining top marks in their individual subjects, with 30 top scores of grade 7, putting them in the top 10% worldwide.

IB students take six...

Enter Royal Mail’s Christmas stamp design competition

Yes, we know it's way too early to start thinking about Christmas, but how fabulous would it be to see your child or pupil's design on one of the Royal Mail's Christmas stamps?

Royal Mail is running an amazing national art competition for primary school pupils to design stamps for Christmas 2013.

Two lucky winners will see their designs on one of the 1st or one of the 2nd Class Christmas stamps from this year’s range.

Only twice before has Royal Mail run a competition like this – in 1966 and 1981 – so this is the first opportunity for more than 30 years for school...

Clean sweep of outstanding judgements for Broadhembury Primary

An East Devon church school has achieved a clean sweep of outstanding judgements from Diocese of Exeter inspectors.

Broadhembury Church of England Primary was rated outstanding in four key areas following the inspection:

The school was said to be outstanding at:

• Meeting the needs of all learners • The effectiveness of its leadership and management • Its distinctiveness and effectiveness as a church school • The impact of collective worship on the school community

Outstanding is the highest judgement that inspectors can make.

It follows a similar...

Tailoring diabetes treatment to older patients yields dramatic results

More than a quarter of over 70s with type 2 diabetes could benefit simply from improving communication and education in the clinic, new research has revealed. A study led by the University of Exeter Medical School and published in the Lancet found that 27 per cent achieved better glycaemic control through individualised care alone.

At the moment, patients over the age of 70 are treated using a blanket method of aggressively reducing blood glucose levels, but that does little to take their complex needs into account.

Dr David Strain, from the University of Exeter Medical...

Graduation celebrations at the University of Exeter

More than 4,200 students at the University of Exeter will be celebrating their graduation between 15 and 22 July. Ceremonies at the Great Hall on the University’s main Streatham campus and at Truro Cathedral will be presided over by the University’s Chancellor, Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE DL. She will personally greet each graduand and inspire them to use their education to make a difference in the world.

Inspiration will also come from 11 Honorary Graduates; senior figures from the NHS, Church of England, higher education, sport and media. From the local area these include Dr...

Education

Find World Book Day costumes for free in Devon libraries

New term sees new building with exciting future plans

Young women gearing up to do "men's" work

Celebration of headteachers’ service to Devon’s children

Reaching high: Gifted and talented Exeter College students celebrate success

New Devon venture offers holiday breaks with a literary twist

Exeter students on top of the world

Enter Royal Mail’s Christmas stamp design competition

Clean sweep of outstanding judgements for Broadhembury Primary

Tailoring diabetes treatment to older patients yields dramatic results

Graduation celebrations at the University of Exeter

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