Education

Isca Academy students have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for their blossoming gardening efforts, proudly achieving their Level 1 Gardening Award.

The achievement marks a significant first step in the school’s mission to promote sustainability, outdoor learning, and wellbeing through gardening. The award came with a bundle of goodies, including seeds for the year ahead, an inspiring book on the power of gardening for mental and physical health, and a beautiful certificate which now takes pride of place in school.

But this is just the beginning,...

IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance, earlier this month underscores IMP’s commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.

Through an independent expert assessment of its products, policies, and...

Wynstream Primary School in Exeter, part of Education South West , is celebrating a remarkable sporting achievement as its Under 11 Dodgeball team progressed to the National Finals for the third consecutive year, this time achieving their highest-ever finish at the regional stage with a runner-up position.

The team stormed through the group stage with an unbeaten 100% record, winning all five matches to top their group. They then overcame Montgomery in the semi-finals, a team they had never beaten before, in a thrilling match that secured them a place in the final.

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The Ivy League—those eight prestigious institutions synonymous with academic excellence and societal influence—looms large in the dreams of countless high school students. For many, the path to admission seems clear: perfect grades, sky-high test scores, and a resume bursting with accolades. But here’s the twist: the “perfect applicant” is a myth. Admissions officers at schools like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton aren’t just sifting through stacks of flawless transcripts. They’re looking for something deeper, something human. So, what do they really want? Let’s peel back the curtain and...