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Local Education Trust named Large Employer of the Year at Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards

The Ted Wragg Trust , a family of 18 schools across Devon, has been named ‘Large Employer of the Year’ at the Exeter College Apprentice & Employer Awards 2026, recognising its outstanding commitment to developing people through apprenticeships.

The award celebrates the trust's work with Exeter College to deliver the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programme, helping colleagues develop their skills while strengthening the future education workforce across Devon.

Judges praised the trust's collaborative approach to shaping and improving the...

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Charlie McNamara will be going to study with Harvard in September 2021.

Exeter College Student Accepted at Prestigious American University

An Exeter College student is set to jet across the Atlantic to study with Harvard University after being offered a place with the world-renowned Ivy League university.

Charlie McNamara, 18, is currently in the second year of her International Baccalaureate with Exeter College and, after a lengthy application process, has been one of around just 5% of applicants to be accepted to study with Harvard.

“I was so happy when I found out that I just burst in to tears,” said Charlie, who will be studying for a Liberal Arts degree.

“I logged in to the system to find out and...

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Exeter subjects ranked amongst the world’s best, according to influential league table

Subjects across the Arts and Sciences at the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the very best worldwide, in the latest influential global league table.

Eleven subjects are ranked in the world’s top 100 – with five in the top 50 and one rising into the top 10 - according to the latest QS World University Subject Rankings, published on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Sports-related subjects at Exeter – including Sport and Health Sciences - have risen two places to 10th, the highest ranking subject internationally. Engineering – Minerals and Mining is also...

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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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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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