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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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Cranbrook Education Campus Receives Prestigious Award for Wildlife Conservation from the RSPB

Cranbrook Education Campus, (CEC) is celebrating a monumental milestone in its dedication to wildlife conservation, having been awarded a prestigious Bronze Award by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in recognition of the school’s tireless commitment to supporting and protecting wildlife on campus.

This achievement is a result of the hard work and enthusiasm of their pupils, especially those from Reception to Year 3, who actively participated in a range of environmental activities throughout the past year.

The Bronze Award highlights the school’s...

Chris Stevens Charts Bradfield College's Future Growth

Under the leadership of Dr Chris Stevens , Bradfield College stands at the intersection of cherished tradition and thoughtful innovation. As the College moves through its 175th anniversary year, Stevens' vision for growth demonstrates how a historic institution can embrace the future while maintaining its core values and distinctive character.

Foundation for Future Growth

"Encouraging young people to develop their inquiry, to develop their character, to prepare themselves for the next stage of their life, not just of their education, is a privilege and a joy," Stevens reflects....

Steve Race MP Inspires Future Leaders During Visit to Isca Academy

Isca Academy had the privilege of welcoming Steve Race, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Exeter, to their school this term. Mr Race’s visit provided a unique opportunity for students and staff to engage in meaningful discussions about education, leadership, and community.

The day began with the school’s popular Friday morning Tea & Toast event, where Mr Race had the chance to meet with staff members. Following the informal gathering, he spent time with Isca’s Student Leadership Team, answering some thought provoking questions about politics and his role.

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Big Brush Club expands to all primary schools in Devon

A supervised toothbrushing scheme, known as the Big Brush Club, has been running in some areas of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay since 2023. However, the scheme, which is provided for 3-5 year old children in key stage 1, is now being rolled out to all primary schools in Devon who have an early years nursery, pre-school or reception class provision.

It is funded by NHS Devon, in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council, and delivered by dental provider At Home Dental.

Jonathan Bouwer-Davies, Clinical Dental Adviser for NHS Devon said: “...

Beebots, Metal Detectors, and More: Exwick Heights Boosts Early Years STEM Learning

Exwick Heights Primary School is thrilled to announce the successful receipt of a £15,000 STEM grant from Howmet Aerospace, aimed at enhancing their Early Years provision and inspiring a lifelong love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the very start of children's educational journeys.

Thanks to this generous funding, the school has been able to purchase innovative resources, including programmable devices like Beebots (award winning programmable floor robots) to support early coding skills, alongside exciting science tools such as metal detectors,...

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

In almost all cases, a parent or guardian is the very best person to judge a child’s needs, it is abhorrent that parental rights are being diminished so greatly by this bill, putting these decisions into the hands of a local authority and state who know little to nothing of each individual child’s genuine needs.

Written by and previously published on The Home Ed Daily - with the permission of author Poppy Coles .

I can’t imagine a life in which home education didn’t play a major part. Since 2012 my life has been inextricably linked with the home educating community; from...

Valspar Trade supports Exeter College as part of UK-wide tour

As part of its 2024/25 College Tour, Valspar Trade has recently visited Exeter College, delivering its award-winning Colour Workshop to its painting and decorating students.

The college was also presented with a £500 donation, which it plans to put towards funding for its popular Student Awards competition.

Valspar Trade, part of Valspar and Sherwin-Williams, is on tour, taking its award-winning Colour Workshop to a series of colleges across the UK. This week, Valspar Trade was at Exeter College, with Trade Sales Specialist (TSS) for the region, Anthony Bowman-Pounder,...

Ted Wragg Trust Schools Champion Children’s Mental Health with Creative Initiatives and Student-Led Support this Children’s Mental Health Week

Next week, schools across the Ted Wragg Trust, spanning Devon, will be marking Children’s Mental Health Week. Organised by the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, the annual event raises awareness of the importance of mental health for children and young people. This year’s theme, Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, encourages young people to embrace self-awareness, discover their strengths, and explore what mental wellbeing means to them.

At Tor Bridge High in Plymouth a creative mental health scavenger hunt and quiz has been designed to capture students' attention and spark...

Rob Stevens of Optix handing the award to Josh Tate

Optix steps up to support the next generation of talent

As a passionate supporter of future digital and tech talent, digital marketing specialist Optix Solutions was delighted to support the Exeter College Student Awards 2025.

The company was the proud sponsor of the Digital Media Academy Student of the Year Award won by Josh Tate.

The awards celebration took place at Exeter Cathedral where the hard work, dedication, and achievements of students across a range of disciplines was recognised. Optix MD Rob Stevens attended to present the award to Josh.

He said: “The evening was a fantastic showcase of talent, with...

Saxon Adventure: Exeter Pupils Step Back in Time at Escot

Year 4 pupils from Whipton Barton Federation embarked on an unforgettable trip to Wildwood Devon at Escot Park this month, immersing themselves in 'living Saxon history.'

The children were transported back in time, exploring life as a Saxon villager and experiencing the everyday tasks that would have defined their ancestors’ lives.

Spread across 40 acres of gardens and woodland in the heart of the county, Wildwood is a charity dedicated to restoring nature through innovative rewilding projects.

During their visit, pupils got hands-on with history as they baked...

Education

Exeter Students Kick Off Year of Reading with Top Author

Cranbrook Education Campus Receives Prestigious Award for Wildlife Conservation from the RSPB

Chris Stevens Charts Bradfield College's Future Growth

Steve Race MP Inspires Future Leaders During Visit to Isca Academy

Big Brush Club expands to all primary schools in Devon

Beebots, Metal Detectors, and More: Exwick Heights Boosts Early Years STEM Learning

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

Valspar Trade supports Exeter College as part of UK-wide tour

Ted Wragg Trust Schools Champion Children’s Mental Health with Creative Initiatives and Student-Led Support this Children’s Mental Health Week

Optix steps up to support the next generation of talent

Saxon Adventure: Exeter Pupils Step Back in Time at Escot

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