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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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Two Westclyst Community Primary School pupils with their laptops in class

Westclyst Community Primary School’s Ofsted report ‘outstanding’

Westclyst Community Primary School (WCPS) has achieved an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report at its very first inspection, which took place at the beginning of May. The announcement has delighted parents and staff, particularly given the comment in the report that “rigorous monitoring of children’s progress and effective action plans have secured a trend of outcomes that is above the national average”.

The report praised the school’s quality of teaching, learning and assessment, as well as its work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare. The summary of key findings included...

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Local youngsters gain recognition from the British Science Association

Local youngsters have been working towards the British Science Associations Crest Award, with the first 10 children gaining the recognition this weekend, after completing a series of extra-curricular science events organised by Sciencedipity CIC, a Devon based non-profit educational company.

Six children from Exeter and four from Barnstaple received their Crest Award this week, with many other local children also enrolled in this nationally recognised scheme, following close behind them.

To achieve the Crest Award, the children, aged 6-12, complete eight activities which...

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What to look for in a grammar school

If you are considering a grammar school education for your child, it can be a daunting task to choose the most suitable option. There will be plenty to consider and various factors that come into play when deciding which institution will best match your child’s needs.

Finding the right fit will involve a school that meets their educational and emotional needs. Choosing a school that suits your child’s personality, passions, and interests is as vital as opting for a school that will support them academically. Happiness at school is rooted around several key factors, including the...

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Pioneering technical college invites Newton Abbot to 'Fight the Fatberg'

Celebrating World Environment Day (Wednesday 5th June), Newton Abbot’s pioneering technical college is inviting prospective students to a special open day where they will join forces to ‘fight the fatberg’.

Working with Surfers Against Sewage’s Plastic Free campaign and community group Transition Newton Abbot, South Devon University Technical College (UTC) will be hosting an Open Evening on Wednesday 5th June, 5pm-8:30pm. Prospective students who have a flair for science, engineering, technology and the environment can participate in a range of activities throughout the evening,...

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Year 4 BCPS student using desktop computer and headphones

Broadclyst Community Primary School receives an ‘EdTech Oscar’

Broadclyst Community Primary School (BCPS) has received one of the prestigious ‘Edtech Oscars’ and features in a national report that showcases imaginative uses of technology to support teaching and learning across the UK.

The Edtech 50 Schools awards were announced yesterday (8 May) at a celebration event held at the House of Lords. Fifty schools were highlighted as pioneering the use of education technology to make the greatest difference to pupils, staff and parents from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. They were selected by an independent judging panel made...

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WCPS Year 2 pupils, TCAT trustees and leadership team at the ceremony

Topping-out ceremony marks East Devon school’s progress to completion

Children from Year 2 at Westclyst Community Primary School (WCPS) walked into their new school hall for the first time on 29 April, when the official Topping Out ceremony took place at the site of the brand-new building in Hillside Gardens, Westclyst.

Local councillors, school governors, the headteacher, members of the teaching staff and pupils from the school attended the ceremony, together with representatives of Galliford Try (GT), the contractors building the school.

Mike Lillis, operations manager for GT, emphasised the firm’s commitment to the community of Westclyst...

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QE students lobby the shipping industry on climate change

Paper Boats sent to IMO Meeting in London to Protest Impact of Shipping Industry on Environment

QE Students have found a creative way to call for change in the shipping industry to reduce its impact on Climate Change by sending over 1000 paper boats, with personal messages of protest, to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) meeting held in London on Tuesday.

Primary and Secondary schools, Youth Groups and Universities, from around the country, are joining forces to lobby for change and flood the meeting with handmade paper boats as a Nationwide protest against the...

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Skills Group Apprentice achieves “Distinction” in brand new assessment process

Leon Horn achieved a “Distinction” in all areas of his Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship through Skills Group, while working at Plymouth Community Homes

The End Point Assessment (EPA) is part of the new Apprenticeship Standard that is being rolled out nationally, replacing Apprenticeship Frameworks. The apprenticeship reforms aim to provide a more thorough and practical foundation to the profession, with emphasis on equipping learners with the core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress and thrive throughout their career.

As part of the Level 2...

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Innovative degree helps future lawyers prepare for new technology and online courts

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Posted: Sun, 04/28/2019 - 9:33am

Students have the opportunity to study at a top university and global law firm as part of a new course designed to prepare them for the growth in legal innovation and technology. The students will learn about how developments will change the role of judges and lawyers, as well as increase the potential for access to justice for litigants.

The University of Exeter and Reed Smith have joined forces to create the new four-year LLB “Legal Placement” degree, which combines the best aspects of a global top 100 legal education with an immersive, year-long placement at Reed Smith’s London...

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QE launches its Red Box project

Non-profit Initiative Aiming to end #periodpoverty Across UK Schools with Government Funding now SecuredNon-profit Initiative Aiming to end #periodpoverty Across UK Schools with Government Funding now Secured

QE is proud to announce the launch of its own Red Box Project, an initiative taken to tackle #periodpoverty and provide sanitary products to any young person who needs them.

The Red Box Project works by collecting donations of sanitary products from members of the public. Donations are then accessed by students in need. With 200 endeavours running across the UK, as...

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