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St Sidwell’s Primary School and Nursery praised by Ofsted

St Sidwell’s Primary School and Nursery, described as ‘highly Inclusive where pupils thrive and feel a lasting sense of belonging’, has been praised under the renewed OFSTED framework.

St Sidwell’s Primary School, located on York Road in Exeter, has been highlighted as a ‘strong’ effective provider of education across all grades under the revised inspection framework which introduced in November 2025.

The renewed inspection framework has brought significant changes to how schools are evaluated, with a sharper focus on curriculum and teaching quality, inclusion,...

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4 ways to make new friends over the summer

Summer is the most sociable of seasons. Take advantage of the long hot days and relaxed atmosphere to make some new friends in new situations

The sun is bright, the days are long, and the time is right for making some new friends. Of all four seasons, summer is by far the most sociable. No one wants to be cooped up alone inside when they can be outside having fun and making memories with good friends and a cold drink. But sometimes friends just aren't around when you need them. Whether you're someone whose closest friends have gone away for the summer break, or a lifelong introvert...

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Young Global Enterprise Challenge winners travel to Seattle for awards

A team of pupils from Broadclyst Community Primary School (BCPS) and another from Gyan Mandir School in India recently flew out to Seattle to be awarded trophies in the 2017/18 Global Enterprise Challenge (GEC).

Meeting for the first time, the two teams celebrated their achievements as young entrepreneurs, met Anthony Salcito, Vice President of Worldwide Education, Microsoft, and were given a tour of the prestigious Microsoft headquarters, following the official launch of the next GEC, which begins this autumn.

The GEC is organised annually by the Cornerstone Academy Trust...

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Newton Abbot scientists win recycling award for eco-ambassador initiative

Young scientists from Newton Abbot’s pioneering secondary school, South Devon University Technical College (UTC), have been presented with a Recycle Devon Award after launching an eco-ambassador project.

Founded by scientists Fyn Hayes (17) and Luke Dawson (18), the eco-ambassador project has initiated a range of practical solutions since its launch in 2018, set to improve the college’s environmental footprint.

Nominated by the Devon community, the eco-ambassador group saw success in the School / Educational Establishment Recycling Hero category at the Recycle Devon Thank...

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Exeter College A Levels Top 10% Nationally for Outstanding Progress

Exeter College is in the top 10% nationally - for the second consecutive year - for the outstanding progress of its A Level learners.

The college has been awarded a 2018 Alps Certificate of Outstanding Progress, achieving a top 10% national positon. This is compared to the A Level outcomes of 2,817 schools and colleges in the UK.

Alps is the leading post-16 data analysis provider in the country, used by almost 3,000 school sixth forms, sixth form college and tertiary colleges. It aligns with the vision of Exeter College, as it is designed to help students aim for higher...

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More support for Newton Abbot's young people as South Devon UTC launches Mental Health Ambassador Programme

Young people from Newton Abbot’s pioneering secondary school have begun working with a leading healthcare provider to support those struggling with mental health issues.

Marking the launch of South Devon University Technical College’s (UTC) Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) Programme, 11 students have qualified as fully trained MHAs. Working with Virgin Care’s Early Help for Mental Health (EH4MH) service, MHAs have been trained to support young people who struggle with their mental health and the pressures that students often face in modern society. Their peers can easily identify...

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ReadwithPhonics.com and the Book People partner to give away free children's books

Exeter based learn to read website ReadwithPhonics.com has partnered with the Book People, one of the UK's largest distributors of children's books in an exciting new initiative that will provide their users with free children's books.

“Digital learn to read resources such as ReadwithPhonics.com are amazing tools that really increase the efficiency of how children learn to read, but there is no getting away from the magic that reading a proper book offers, so we are very excited about this new partnership.” Explained Devon's Sophie Cooper, a former primary school teacher and...

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A guide to getting back into education after a gap or later in life

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 02/28/2019 - 9:37pm

After many years working and earning in the same job, or same field, sometimes a new challenge or career seems very appealing and getting back to studying, or even trying it for the first time, can be a greatly rewarding move both in personal fulfilment and in career prospects. There is a lot to consider in returning to study as a mature student so this handy guide will take you through some of the key aspects of what you can expect when going down this route.

So what to study?

You may have a very specific idea of what subject or qualification you might be looking at or...

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Singing triumphs for QE student!

Congratulations to Year 10 QE student, Ava Fitzhugh, who recently brought home two big musical wins!

Ava competed in the District Final of the Rotary Young Musician of the Year 2019, between winners in Devon and Cornwall this weekend at Fowey (she already won the East Devon final) and managed to win her stage.

Ava sang Handel and Mozart and goes on to compete at the Regional Finals on 31St March.

Ava also competed at the Taunton Festival of the Arts 2019 winning Taunton Young Singer of the Year. Last year Ava won in the junior section, but this year she was...

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ACE Special School Tiverton appoints Headteacher prior to September 2019 opening

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 02/25/2019 - 10:11pm

A successful school leader has been appointed as the new Headteacher of ACE Special School Tiverton (ATSS) prior to their opening in September 2019.

Hannah Smart has worked in Somerset for 10 years as a Deputy Principal, firstly of a large comprehensive school and most recently in a special school for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) needs. She began her career as an English teacher in Bristol, progressing to Head of Year before Assistant Principal with oversight of pastoral care, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and student...

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NAHT: Children should not miss school unless in exceptional circumstances

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/14/2019 - 10:28am

There has been some press coverage this week regarding the UK Youth Strike 4 Climate. NAHT does not condone children and young people missing school as a consequence of supporting action. Pupils should only be out of school in exceptional circumstances.

Whilst NAHT supports the right of young people to express themselves, first and foremost, pupils should be in school during term time. Nothing is more important than a child’s education and there are plenty of ways that children and young people can engage with social issues in school.

While a school leader’s role is to...

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