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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,...

Members of the Broadclyst Art Squad with their shortlisted entry

Art Squad youngsters reach final of international Global Canvas competition

The Year 6 Art Squad at Broadclyst Community Primary School (BCPS) have just found out that their work has got through to the final of the Global Canvas 2019 art competition, and they will be taking their entry to the Natural History Museum in London for the judging on 7 March. Their Ocean Display entry was one of a record number to the international competition that involved over 5055 children from 26 countries across four continents.

Global Canvas is an art competition created by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s Art for Survival programme and was established in 2004 to...

Exeter University student Niamh O'Riordan-Mitchell volunteers in the Children’s Hospice South West charity shop in Sidwell Street, Exeter. Picture: Tim Lamerton Photography

Why volunteering is so much more than just another string to your university bow

Authored by AndyCHSW
Posted: Tue, 02/12/2019 - 3:29pm
Giving something back offers more than just a feel-good factor. For university students in a new town, lending a helping hand is also a great way to make friends, learn new skills and help their CV stand out from the crowd in a busy jobs market. Volunteering can also provide a welcome break from academia and add an extra dimension to the stereotypical university experience. So to mark Student Volunteering Week 2019, from February 11-17, we spoke to second year Exeter University art history student Niamh O'Riordan-Mitchell about why she volunteers her time at Children’s Hospice South West’s...

New Headmistress of Exeter Junior School announced

Exeter School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Saskia van Schalkwyk as Head of Exeter Junior School with effect from 1 September 2019.

Since September 2014, Mrs van Schalkwyk has been Deputy Head of The Granville School in Sevenoaks, Kent. She has previously worked in co-educational schools in both the maintained and independent sectors.

Her current responsibilities have prepared her admirably for her new role. These include her work as Designated Safeguarding Lead, her marketing experience and regular liaison with senior schools. She is also a trained ISI...

Inspirational role model set to visit South Devon UTC to mark Women and Girls in Science Day

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science Day (11th February), Newton Abbot’s pioneering technical college is inviting prospective students to meet an inspirational female role model at its next Open Evening.

Prospective students who have a flair for science, engineering, technology and the environment are invited to South Devon UTC’s Open Evening on Thursday 7th February, 5pm-7pm. To celebrate the upcoming International Women and Girls in Science Day on 11th February, visitors will get the chance to meet Dr Claire Davies, a Research Fellow at the University of Exeter within the...

Inspirational role model set to visit South Devon UTC to mark Women and Girls in Science Day

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science Day (11th February), Newton Abbot’s pioneering technical college is inviting prospective students to meet an inspirational female role model at its next Open Evening.

Prospective students who have a flair for science, engineering, technology and the environment are invited to South Devon UTC’s Open Evening on Thursday 7th February, 5pm-7pm. To celebrate the upcoming International Women and Girls in Science Day on 11th February, visitors will get the chance to meet Dr Claire Davies, a Research Fellow at the University of Exeter within the...

The Maynard tops the DfE Tables for the fourth consecutive year

The Maynard School in Exeter has, once again, consolidated its place as the highest ranking independent school in Devon as well as being at the very top of the leader boards across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset in key areas of the Department for Education’s Schools Performance League Tables based on A-level results from summer 2018.

As the oldest girls’ school in the country, The Maynard is a name synonymous with academic success and for nearly four centuries has been a jewel in Devon’s crown, coupling a top education with an enviable reputation for its warm, friendly...

South West alumni urged to join programme boosting students’ university chances

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/08/2019 - 10:56am

Former students of state secondary schools in the South West are being urged to use their experience and skills of higher education to boost current students’ chances of going to university.

The programme in twenty-five secondary schools and three colleges is run by the national education charity Future First and funded by Next Steps South West, part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme which aims to widen participation in higher education, increasing the number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in higher education by 2020.

Future First will help...

Festive delight as Santa tours Exminster

Authored by JanetRaeburn
Posted: Mon, 12/17/2018 - 10:46am

Exminster residents were thrilled when Father Christmas took time out from his busy schedule to make a special visit to the village.

Santa delighted young and old alike as he toured the village with one of his elf’s on a specially decorated tractor donated by Berrybrook Garage.

The event, a popular annual tradition organised and run by Exminster Pre-school, was well supported by the whole community, with residents donating a total of £175.37.

The pre-school’s Christmas Bazaar was held the following day at Victory Hall, raising a further £1,660 (before expenses) for...

First term completed for Exeter Cathedral School's new Director of Music

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/11/2018 - 11:09pm

Exeter Cathedral School is delighted to introduce its new Director of Music, Mr Quinlivan-Brewer, who joined the School at the start of September and is just about to complete his first term in post.

Exeter Cathedral School is delighted to introduce its new Director of Music, Mr Quinlivan-Brewer, who joined the School at the start of the autumn term. Mr Quinlivan-Brewer’s broad experience is well-suited to supporting the thriving Music Department at ECS.

Mr Quinlivan-Brewer was previously Head of Brass and a class music teacher at the prestigious Wellington College,...

Return to the Forbidden Planet - tickets on sale!

QE Theatre Academy presents: Return to the Forbidden Planet by Bob Carlton

Billed as Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece!

Tuesday 5 February - Saturday 9 February, 7.30pm (2.30pm Saturday matinee)

QE Drama Hall, Western Road, Crediton, Devon

Tickets on Sale NOW!

Adults £10, students £7

Available from the School Libraries 01363 778365

Don't miss out - it's going to be awesome!

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