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Exeter Pupils Invited to Enter Dream Library Design Competition

Portakabin launches school library initiative as children’s reading enjoyment hits its lowest level in two decades

Aligning with the government’s pledge to provide a library in every primary school, Portakabin will deliver a fully equipped library building to one school, shaped by the winning design.

The competition invites primary school pupils and teachers to imagine and design their dream school library, supporting a UK-wide effort to address the shortage of library spaces in primary schools.

The initiative follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent pledge to...

Exeter climbs in top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2026

The University of Exeter has increased its standing in the top 20 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026 .

Exeter climbed one place to 17th in the latest guide, published on Saturday 13 September.

The result that means the University of Exeter has secured a top 20 place in all three major university rankings.

Teaching excellence, student satisfaction and career prospects were among the factors used to rank universities.

Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter said: “We're delighted with this...

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham 2026

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/10/2025 - 3:34pm

Live music fans are set for another celebration of amazing entertainment in the Devon countryside as TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham confirms its return for 2026.

Following its debut outing at the historic country estate this July, which saw headline performances from Duran Duran and Basement Jaxx, Live Nation’s Cuffe and Taylor are now planning for a bigger and better event next summer with plans to unveil the first 2026 headliner in the coming weeks.

Cuffe and Taylor have already invested heavily in the venue’s infrastructure, redesigning the site and introducing a...

St James School announced as Behaviour and Attendance Hub for prestigious national education programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/09/2025 - 7:13pm

Two Ted Wragg Trust schools, St James School in Exeter and Marine Academy Primary in Plymouth, have been appointed as Lead Schools for the Department for Education’s new Attendance and Behaviour Hubs programme.

They are among the first 21 schools nationally to be selected for this prestigious role, leading the way in supporting schools across the country to improve attendance, strengthen behaviour cultures and create supportive environments where every child can thrive.

Both schools previously served as Behaviour Hub Leads between 2022-2024, in recognition of the...

Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

Exeter College and Petroc have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger that would see two Devon colleges come together to form a new College Group.

If approved, the new organisation, the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), would serve more than 16,000 learners across Devon, employ nearly 2,000 staff and have a combined turnover exceeding £100 million.

The proposal is a voluntary merger, with neither college in any form of intervention. By combining their resources and expertise, the Colleges aim to create a stronger, more resilient group with...

GCSE Joy Across Ted Wragg Schools in Exeter

St James School, St Luke's C of E School, Isca Academy and West Exe School have been celebrating their students' GCSE success today (21st August).

The four schools, all part of The Ted Wragg Trust, are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results this year. These results are part of a sustained improvement across the Exeter based schools, across a number of years, and are an important reminder of the power of schools working together to transform the life chances for young people across Devon.

St James School

At St James School they empower their students to use...

Exeter College celebrates exceptional results and national recognition in landmark week

Exeter College is celebrating another exceptional year of success, with outstanding results across its A Levels, T Levels, and vocational programmes.

The College continues to set the bar for academic excellence with an A level pass rate of 99.52%, well above the national average of 97.4%. Among the many highlights, an impressive 23 A Level subjects achieved a flawless 100% pass rate.

Today’s exam success marks a double triumph for the college, as it was selected as one of only ten Construction Technical Excellence Colleges in the country earlier this week, making it one...

Pride and Celebration: Isca Academy Hosts Civic Awards for Local Young Changemakers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/22/2025 - 7:59pm

Young people from across Devon were recognised for their commitment to citizenship, leadership and community service at a special Torbay and Devon Civic Award ceremony held at Isca Academy this month.

The event, which celebrates the achievements of Year 6 pupils who have gone above and beyond in helping others, brought together proud students, families, and staff from schools across the region to acknowledge months of voluntary service and personal growth.

Pupils receiving the award had all completed a rigorous programme focused on active citizenship, community...

5 Pro Tips to Write Your Nursing Dissertations

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 07/22/2025 - 6:42am

Nursing students gather! You are going to get pro tips here. If you are a nursing student in the UK, you must be going through it already. The hectic procedure, all the assignments, quizzes, and practical work. Among all this chaos, one thing stands ahead in terms of difficulty, which is the nursing dissertation. This is where your expertise is going to shine; it is not just a research paper, and here you get the opportunity to contribute to the healthcare field. You can academically excel performing exceptionally here, but let’s be real here, writing a nursing dissertation is way more...

How Technology is Making Education Accessible for All

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 07/21/2025 - 7:43pm

The technological evolution and digitization of the world of academia have been the greatest win of the decade for everyone. This evolution has not just helped make education accessible to students where it was geographically impossible before, but has also optimized many of the academic tasks now for many students. Ever since the great shift of traditional education methods to online, we have seen various academic help platforms emerge as well. Click Here .

Where technology is helping a student in India take a class online from an institute in the UK, it is also helping an...

Ambition, Confidence and Careers: Isca Girls Celebrated Through Empowering Mentoring Programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/19/2025 - 9:10am

A group of Year 9 girls from Isca Academy have taken major steps towards shaping their futures this year through the Empowering Girls mentoring programme, working with inspirational female mentors from across the business and public sectors.

The scheme pairs students with successful women from a range of industries, including the NHS, Met Office, and local enterprises, who volunteer their time to offer one-to-one guidance. Over a six-week period, mentors have helped students boost their confidence, explore career pathways, and build the skills needed to thrive in education and...

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