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How Technology Helps Primary School Education

Like any other sector, technology is also shaping primary school education. It helps children with easy learning, a joyful environment, develop digital skills, and makes primary education more accessible. Now, children from any part of the world can learn from global teachers while sitting at home.

Yes, more screentime is not good for a child, but a limited screen time that is valued and productive for a kid is of no harm. In today’s era, we can’t ignore the importance of online classes and learning to make our child future-ready.

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Getting a Degree Important for Entrepreneurs?

Today, very few people are of the opinion that higher education is necessary for doing business. The majority seems to think that no specialized training is needed to become a successful entrepreneur. It is enough if you have natural gifts, tenacity, willpower, and strength of character. Contemporary businessmen and women should be ready for constant pressure and possess a psychological capacity for it.

It is almost impossible to teach how to be a good entrepreneur because a person either has what it takes or they don’t. An academic degree for business people can be useful for the...

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The Apprenticeship Expo that was held at Exeter College

Exeter picks up City of Apprenticeships title

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:57am

The City of Exeter has received national recognition for its exceptional recruitment of Apprentices. In a period where Apprenticeships starts have fallen, Exeter has bucked the national trend to sit at the top of the league table of the nation’s cities.

The report, produced by the Centre for Cities, looked at the trends in Apprenticeship provision across the country. They recognized the importance of Apprenticeships has been growing for some time. However, there has been a 26% reduction in starts since 2016. In some cases, cities had seen starts halve. In contrast Exeter was only...

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Top independent school in Devon on every measure for GCSEs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2020 - 10:48am

The Maynard School has triumphed again with today’s GCSE Performance Tables, published by the Department for Education, putting the all-girls’ school in Exeter as the undisputed top performing independent school in Devon on every measure.

This news mirrors yesterday’s A-level Performance Tables which also ranked The Maynard as the best of Devon’s independent sector in all key areas.

At GCSE level, the school officially is:

  • The best independent school in Devon and Cornwall for every result
  • 4th best independent school in the entire country on the all-
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Coveted Green Gown Award for Exeter College Student

Exeter College student Scott Stephens has been awarded a prestigious Green Gown Award – the second year running an Exeter College university level student has received the sustainability award.

Scott has been named the winner of the Green Gown Award for Student Research with Impact, following in the footsteps of 2018 winner Alex Dixon.

The Green Gown Awards aim to put a spotlight on the innovative and inspiring sustainability work taking place in universities and colleges to create a brighter future for students and the environment.

Scott, 39, is currently studying...

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First UK radiography degree apprenticeship launched in Exeter

The first degree apprenticeship in the UK for diagnostic radiography has been approved and will launch this March.

The University of Exeter has created the work-based learning programme, which will help increase the number of diagnostic radiographers utilising this innovative new model. NHS partners across the South West have helped develop the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging programme along with patient and public support.

Dr Karen Knapp, Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Imaging at the University of Exeter, said: “We’re thrilled that this route will...

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How to make performance anxiety an asset instead of a liability

Authored by Kyle
Posted: Wed, 02/05/2020 - 6:05am

The dreaded thought of getting up in front of a group of people and performing is not uncommon. Many people suffer from performance anxiety, commonly called "stage fright." Athletes, musicians, actors, public speakers and even businessmen often get performance anxiety.

We have always been told that being “nervous” is a bad thing, “just relax” we tell ourselves, but doesn’t this imply that the anxiety we feel is to be feared? What if we could use the adrenaline and racing pulse to our advantage?

Here are six steps to help you overcome your fears and shine on stage

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Young adults in Exeter are now considering a career in the construction industry

Authored by Purplefish
Posted: Mon, 02/03/2020 - 1:52pm
  • Now 24% of young people would consider a career in construction with the same amount of young people (24%) in Exeter receiving information on careers in the sector
  • 47% of 16-21-year-olds in Exeter would consider applying to an apprenticeship scheme regardless of the sector
  • However only 12% of young adults said that they had received high quality careers guidance from an educational establishment

Leading UK housebuilder Redrow recently launched its annual report on perceptions of apprenticeships and careers in construction. It reveals that most young...

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Exceptional students celebrated at golden Exeter College Awards

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Fri, 01/31/2020 - 10:52am

The exceptional learners of Exeter College have been celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony held in the stunning location of Exeter Cathedral.

The Exeter College Awards 2020, supported by headline sponsors Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon, aim to shine a light on inspirational achievements of students throughout the previous academic year, with 20 awards handed out to students throughout the night as learners were recognised for achievements in higher education, further education and personal triumph over adversity.

This year’s awards were especially poignant as the...

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8 essential tips for choosing a tutor for your child

When it comes to their child’s education, every parent wants the best for them.

And one of the best ways to help boost your child’s academic potential is to hire a tutor who can offer specialist one on one support.

With that in mind, here are eight essential tips for choosing a tutor.

1. Talk to your child

Most children don’t like to struggle with work, so before you choose a tutor, discuss it with your child and try and get their buy-in by explaining how tutoring will benefit them. If your child is on board from the start the tutoring is more likely to be...

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Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon announced as headline sponsors for Exeter College Awards

Exeter College is delighted to announce that Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon will be the headline sponsors of the college’s landmark 50th anniversary Exeter College Awards.

The support of two of the country’s most innovative and forward-thinking businesses provides huge backing to the awards ceremony that will celebrate inspirational Exeter College students, staff and alumni in a glittering event taking place in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral in January 2020.

This year’s Exeter College Awards is also celebrating 50 years since the college was announced as the UK’s...

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