Education

Technology, and its role in supporting a more sustainable future, is becoming increasingly important across all sectors, including Farming and Woodland Management.

tis a governmen t funded programme supporting adults in the South West to develop the in-demand skills required by industry through free training.

In January, Duchy College in Cornwall and Bicton College in Devon are running an 8-week Agri-Tech Woodland Management course. There are no set entry requirements to take part, and the course is completely free! Students over the age of 19 with an interest in Forestry...

A new degree apprenticeship programme for managers working in HR has been launched by the University of Exeter Business School.

The Senior People Professional Degree Apprenticeship is a two-year programme designed for senior leaders in HR who are looking to drive improvements, put people at the heart of their organisations and create working environments in which employees are able to thrive.

Over two years, apprentices will explore the latest research evidence and experience of people management in practice, gaining a firm grounding within the Human Resources Management...

Exeter Cathedral School has announced the appointment of Russell Collins as their Director of Music from April 2022.

Russell emerged as the stand-out candidate from an extremely impressive shortlist, and following a rigorous two-day recruitment process (candidates were asked to attend 2 interviews and a pupil panel, complete an administration task, teach a lesson, coach and accompany (sight-reading) a senior pupil, direct a choir and conduct an instrumental ensemble) the selection panel were unanimous in their decision that Mr Collins is the perfect fit for this significant post...

Two thirds of teachers across the South East say they don’t know how to educate deaf students, a new survey from the National Deaf Children’s Society suggests.

The poll, carried out among 504 of the region’s primary and secondary school teachers, reveals that 67% don’t feel confident they can adapt the curriculum and teach a deaf child effectively.

Almost all respondents (96%) said if they were teaching a deaf pupil, they’d need ongoing support from someone with expert knowledge, such as a Teacher of the Deaf. However, one in three (34%) had received no such support....