Education

The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) and the South West Equality Network have announced that the Human Rights Tour 2015 will be coming to Exeter on 6 October for a community day.

Now in its fifth year, the BIHR's Human Rights Tour partners with local groups from across the UK bidding to bring BIHR to town for free-to-attend pop-up community education and debate days to raise awareness about human rights.

This year the tour will stop by in Exeter to discuss and debate with local people about how human rights are relevant in our lives and what the future holds...

Police in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset have been contacting local schools at the start of the new term, highlighting the need for dog safety.

Forcewide the number of people injured by dogs has risen sharply. In August 2014 there were 6 cases of a person being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. In July 2015 that figure had risen to 63.

As a result of this police, in partnership withthe RSPCA and the Dogs Trust, are contacting primary schools and offering safety advice.

PC Philip Wilson, a dog handler with Devon & Cornwall Police said: “...

Students with a love of horse racing are being given the opportunity to apply to become Exeter Racecourse’s official ambassador and partake in a series of work experience days aimed at giving them a leg up in the industry.

The role, which lasts from November 1 until the end of May, includes placements with various work providers in the industry to provide an insight into the many and varied roles available in the racing industry.

Upon completion, they will be given a reference by Exeter’s general manager Daniel Thompson and testimonials from each partner who has signed up...

Guest of Honour, writer, explorer and television presenter, Monty Halls, enthralled Exeter School pupils, parents, teachers and governors with an exciting and eye-opening speech at Exeter School's annual Speech Day on the evening of 17 September.

Former Royal Marine and knowledgeable and intrepid traveller, the broadcaster and campaigning explorer has made himself an authority on the Giant Humboldt Squid, rare crocodiles, the life of crofters, lobster potters and underwater exploration.

Earlier in the day he spent time in the Junior School where he gave a talk about sharks...