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Dan Western and Jacqui Taylor with Ottery Primary School pupils

Primary School students enjoy new gardening adventures thanks to Otter Garden Centres

Students at Ottery Primary School are set to enjoy more hands-on gardening activities thanks to the donation of a beautiful new potting shed from Otter Garden Centres .

The idea grew from discussions held during Otter’s 60 Good Deeds campaign, celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary in 2024. Otter first helped the school by replacing the wood on raised beds, providing a new pond liner, and installing a roof for the forest school firepit area, making outdoor learning possible all year round.

Working with Assistant Headteacher Dan Western, Otter Managing Director Jacqui...

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In the Know: Essential Tips on How to Learn Languages

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 01/14/2021 - 6:58am

As much as learning new languages can be fun, it can also be challenging. Especially when you are a grown-up, it can be quite hard to master new languages. However, some people have a sharp IQ, and they master things quite faster. Are you wondering how you can learn another language more quickly? Well, check the tips below. What works for another person might not work for you, but there are many techniques without any doubt, you will find the tips that will work for you.

  • Be ready to spend time

If you want to learn a new skill, then you must dedicate adequate...

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Tips On Preparing For Your New Job

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:37am

1. Do Some Research

The more you know about the company or business where you applied for a job, the better the odds of impressing your new employer. For example, contact the human resources department and ask whether they can provide details regarding the job requirements. You can also inquire about the overall goals of the company to get a better understanding of where you fit in. And if you can get information about things like salary benefits, the hours you have to work, and even whether health benefits are involved, then do it.

2. Dress Accordingly

When you...

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John Laramy

Exeter College principal recognised in New Year’s Honours list

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:29am

Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive John Laramy has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his services to education.

John, who has been with Exeter College for twelve years, has successfully led the College and sustained its status as one of the very best colleges in the country. The College continues to win various awards and in his first year as Principal, it was ranked as the top college in the country by one of the sector newspapers, FE Week. In fact, in the five years the paper has ranked every college in the country, Exeter has never...

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Best Ways to Find Professional Writer Service For Your Assignment

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Thu, 12/24/2020 - 11:44am

Being a student is challenging. Few students know before admission how difficult and challenging college life will be. However, it is not impossible to overcome all the obstacles that might pop up on your road. One of the things many students feel challenged by often is writing their essays and assignments.

These seem to be the favorite tasks professors assign to their students. We cannot reject the importance of these tasks. Even though they might be considered by many students as being daunting and boring, they help you improve your skills. Researching, reading, documenting,...

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Tips on how to develop children’s writing skills

Writing today is an important skill for communication in today’s world. Writing also makes up a key part of education. With technology a major driving force in today’s world. Children have been given great opportunities to improve their writing skills right from birth, so that they can practice and develop that interest in writing.

Generally, it is the duty of parents and guardians to develop their children’s writing skills. Developing kids writing skills is a step by step procedure that involves the combination of many activities. Probably some of these activities improve the...

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Queen Elizabeth’s School

QE Joins Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust

Partnership Will Help Deliver Improved Educational Outcomes for QE Students

Queen Elizabeth’s School is pleased to announce its partnership with the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust (MAT).

After rigorous Staff and Parent/Carer consultations, held over two months, QE Trustees voted unanimously in favour of joining the Trust

With significant benefit already seen across the school, from increased involvement with fellow schools in the Trust, the process now involves extensive due diligence works by both parties to ensure a smooth transition, with the aim of achieving this...

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Teachers giving a phonics lesson to Early Years Children

Live virtual open events for parents choosing a primary school demonstrate breadth of educational opportunities despite restrictions

The first of three virtual open events was streamed live by Devon’s Cornerstone Academy Trust on 1st December. Parents choosing a school for their children to attend from next September were able to see activity and hear from teachers at all the primary schools in the Trust, and two further events will take place on 10th and 16th December. These are happening despite the current restrictions, thanks to the use of the digital media for which the Trust has an international reputation, and all are being recorded so that those unable to attend live will be able to watch them later. The...

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International engineering firm signs up to official partnership with South Devon UTC

Even more employment opportunities have been made available to Newton Abbot’s young engineers as a pioneering technical college has announced a new partnership with Babcock International.

South Devon University Technical College (UTC) has announced Babcock as its latest employer partner. The Aerospace and Defence company, which serves highly regulated markets such as defence, emergency services and civil nuclear, will now help shape the curriculum, provide Challenge Projects and offer work experience to ensure South Devon UTC students are ready for work when they finish Year 13....

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Hair@theAcademy

Unique hair training salon secures funding to help disadvantaged people across Exeter and Devon gain new qualifications

Exeter-based Hair@theAcademy, a unique hairdressing training salon and only one of its kind in the UK, has been granted European funding to support disadvantaged people and job seekers in Exeter and surrounding area to retrain in barbering. In addition, the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT), a specialist awarding and assessment organisation offering vocational and technical qualifications in a range of service sectors, has launched a new mental health awareness qualification with the help of the Hair Academy.

Hair@theAcademy is owned and run by senior state registered...

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Exeter School

Top Devon ranking in Parent Power Sunday Times Schools Guide 2021

Exeter School features as number 103 in a list of the top 400 independent secondary schools in the 2020 edition of The Sunday Times Parent Power.

The co-educational independent school for 7-18-year-olds maintains its ranking as the top independent school in Devon.

Read Exeter School’s profile in the Parent Power table online .

The league table of top 400 independent secondary schools can be read on the Sunday Times website .

Head Louise Simpson said: “There is no doubt that this term has been like no other, and it is right that our brilliant Exeter...

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