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Exeter Students Kick Off Year of Reading with Top Author

Year 8 students from West Exe School marked the start of the National Year of Reading 2026 with an inspiring live session from children’s author Tom Palmer.

During the event, students heard about Tom’s writing journey, gained insights into his storytelling process, and learned how to turn their own passions and interests into engaging stories. The session encouraged confidence, creativity, and a love of reading and writing among pupils.

Tom Palmer, bestselling author of the Football Academy and Foul Play series, captivated students with his energy and enthusiasm,...

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Dartmoor Aspiration Day inspires schoolchildren from across Devon

Hundreds of primary schoolchildren from across Devon descended on Dartmoor last week to discover the path to their future career at the inaugural Dartmoor Aspirations Day.

Organised by Princetown Primary School, and sponsored by Dartmoor Classic, the event saw over 300 schoolchildren and teachers from seven primary schools* coming together to discover just what it takes to make it in their dream job.

Representatives from over 20 different disciplines took the schoolchildren on a journey of discovery and adventure, providing an insight into their careers and the skills that...

Exeter primary school recognised as Centre of Assessment Excellence

Broadclyst Community Primary School (BCPS) has been recognised as a Centre of Assessment Excellence during GL Assessment’s 5th National Assessment Conference in London on 3 March.

Headteacher Jonathan Bishop, who spoke at the event on the subject of Identifying Coasting Students, was presented with a plaque in recognition of the school’s partnership with GL Assessment.

Mr Bishop commented: “Accurate assessment information is crucial to really understanding not only what a child has achieved but also his/her potential. It allows teachers to target, support and resource...

Exeter Maths School gets top marks from Ofsted inspectors

One of England’s first mathematics free schools has achieved the highest possible rating in its first Ofsted inspection, and has been rated Outstanding in all categories.

The Exeter Mathematics School, one of only two sixth forms in the country to specialise in mathematics and physics, has been praised for its ‘outstanding pastoral and academic support,’ ‘consistently high quality teaching’, ‘success in exam results’ and nurturing of ‘the whole learner at the heart of all activities.”

The sixth form offers young people in the South West who show potential to do well in...

Exeter Tennis Centre awarded funding to deliver Tennis 4 Teens

Exeter Tennis Centre has been awarded £1,800 by the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) Play Tennis Fund to deliver a free tennis programme called Tennis 4 Teens.

Beginning on Wednesday 1 March, children aged 14 to 16 will learn practical tennis skills in fun and sociable sessions. These playing sessions will be complemented by the LTA’s Tennis Leaders training which provides the opportunity to gain organisational and coaching skills and gives young people an insight into the tennis environment and career pathway.

Led by coaches from the University of Exeter’s Tennis Centre,...

Beauty School Launch UK Apprenticeship Guides for National Apprenticeship Week 2017

The London Beauty Training Academy (LBTA) have launched the first of their apprenticeship career guides in the run up to National Apprenticeship Week 2017, running from 6th March to 10th March.

A career in the beauty industry can suit people from all backgrounds and aspirations, from school leavers just joining the jobs market, to older people returning to work after a career break or those looking for a career change.

LBTA are running the career guides alongside National Apprenticeship Week, which looks to bring together employers and apprentices from across England to...

Children achieve well at ‘good’ Tiverton primary

A Mid Devon primary has improved so much that every aspect of school life is now rated good or better.

And a new report by independent education inspectors from the school standards agency, Ofsted, says Two Moors Primary in Tiverton is well placed to get even better.

Two years ago Ofsted told Two Moors that it required improvements.

Now, following a two-day inspection, Ofsted says that the school is good across the board.

Inspectors rated its overall effectiveness as good along with the effectiveness of the leadership and management, the quality of teaching...

Next generation of construction specialists at Exeter College visit innovative development

The next generation of construction specialists studying at Exeter College had a behind-the-scenes tour of an innovative low energy building project.

Seventeen first-year students studying for their Construction and the Built Environment BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma visited the development next to Rennes House, Whipton, in Exeter. The project is being built on behalf of Exeter City Council.

Contractors C G Fry and Son Ltd and architects Gale & Snowden Architects gave a tour of the project and gave insights into its modern Passivhaus or ‘Passive House’ design and...

Dinosaurs Descend on Exeter Cathedral School

Reception children at Exeter Cathedral School have rounded off their recent scheme of learning by holding their very own Dinosaur Day.

The pupils have been studying dinosaurs since returning to school in January, and this special celebration day saw them come to school dressed as their favourite prehistoric creature and perform a musical story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs to an appreciative audience of parents and guests.

Liz Bowles, Reception teacher at ECS, said 'Dinosaurs has been a fantastic topic which has captured the imagination of both the children and...

Police work with schools to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation

Devon and Cornwall Police has collaborated with the Solomon Drama Group and schools across the region to provide education around child sexual exploitation.

The Solomon Group recently presented a short play and workshop to Year 9 and 10 pupils in 20 Devon and Cornwall schools.

‘Skin Deep’ tells the powerful and moving story of two teenage girls who are attracted to boys from rival gangs. As events unfold, their relationships become increasingly affected by misunderstandings, jealousy, possessiveness and eventually hatred and intimidation. Betrayal and fear lead to a...

Employers urged not to miss briefing on latest apprenticeship changes

Employers are being reminded not to miss out on a free vital briefing being offered by Exeter College about important government changes in Apprenticeships.

Exeter College is running an Apprenticeship Levy Technical Briefing to bring clarity to the future of apprenticeships.

The briefing is taking place at Exeter City Football Club on Tuesday 14th February between 9am – 12pm.

It comes as the date draws nearer changes to Apprenticeships and as the level of interest continues to grow in the new era of Apprenticeship funding and delivery.

The briefing is the...

Education

Exeter Students Kick Off Year of Reading with Top Author

Dartmoor Aspiration Day inspires schoolchildren from across Devon

Exeter primary school recognised as Centre of Assessment Excellence

Exeter Maths School gets top marks from Ofsted inspectors

Exeter Tennis Centre awarded funding to deliver Tennis 4 Teens

Beauty School Launch UK Apprenticeship Guides for National Apprenticeship Week 2017

Children achieve well at ‘good’ Tiverton primary

Next generation of construction specialists at Exeter College visit innovative development

Dinosaurs Descend on Exeter Cathedral School

Police work with schools to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation

Employers urged not to miss briefing on latest apprenticeship changes

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