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Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

Exeter College and Petroc have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger that would see two Devon colleges come together to form a new College Group.

If approved, the new organisation, the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), would serve more than 16,000 learners across Devon, employ nearly 2,000 staff and have a combined turnover exceeding £100 million.

The proposal is a voluntary merger, with neither college in any form of intervention. By combining their resources and expertise, the Colleges aim to create a stronger, more resilient group with...

GCSE Joy Across Ted Wragg Schools in Exeter

St James School, St Luke's C of E School, Isca Academy and West Exe School have been celebrating their students' GCSE success today (21st August).

The four schools, all part of The Ted Wragg Trust, are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results this year. These results are part of a sustained improvement across the Exeter based schools, across a number of years, and are an important reminder of the power of schools working together to transform the life chances for young people across Devon.

St James School

At St James School they empower their students to use...

Exeter College celebrates exceptional results and national recognition in landmark week

Exeter College is celebrating another exceptional year of success, with outstanding results across its A Levels, T Levels, and vocational programmes.

The College continues to set the bar for academic excellence with an A level pass rate of 99.52%, well above the national average of 97.4%. Among the many highlights, an impressive 23 A Level subjects achieved a flawless 100% pass rate.

Today’s exam success marks a double triumph for the college, as it was selected as one of only ten Construction Technical Excellence Colleges in the country earlier this week, making it one...

Pride and Celebration: Isca Academy Hosts Civic Awards for Local Young Changemakers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/22/2025 - 7:59pm

Young people from across Devon were recognised for their commitment to citizenship, leadership and community service at a special Torbay and Devon Civic Award ceremony held at Isca Academy this month.

The event, which celebrates the achievements of Year 6 pupils who have gone above and beyond in helping others, brought together proud students, families, and staff from schools across the region to acknowledge months of voluntary service and personal growth.

Pupils receiving the award had all completed a rigorous programme focused on active citizenship, community...

5 Pro Tips to Write Your Nursing Dissertations

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 07/22/2025 - 6:42am

Nursing students gather! You are going to get pro tips here. If you are a nursing student in the UK, you must be going through it already. The hectic procedure, all the assignments, quizzes, and practical work. Among all this chaos, one thing stands ahead in terms of difficulty, which is the nursing dissertation. This is where your expertise is going to shine; it is not just a research paper, and here you get the opportunity to contribute to the healthcare field. You can academically excel performing exceptionally here, but let’s be real here, writing a nursing dissertation is way more...

How Technology is Making Education Accessible for All

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 07/21/2025 - 7:43pm

The technological evolution and digitization of the world of academia have been the greatest win of the decade for everyone. This evolution has not just helped make education accessible to students where it was geographically impossible before, but has also optimized many of the academic tasks now for many students. Ever since the great shift of traditional education methods to online, we have seen various academic help platforms emerge as well. Click Here .

Where technology is helping a student in India take a class online from an institute in the UK, it is also helping an...

Ambition, Confidence and Careers: Isca Girls Celebrated Through Empowering Mentoring Programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/19/2025 - 9:10am

A group of Year 9 girls from Isca Academy have taken major steps towards shaping their futures this year through the Empowering Girls mentoring programme, working with inspirational female mentors from across the business and public sectors.

The scheme pairs students with successful women from a range of industries, including the NHS, Met Office, and local enterprises, who volunteer their time to offer one-to-one guidance. Over a six-week period, mentors have helped students boost their confidence, explore career pathways, and build the skills needed to thrive in education and...

EX2 Group at Building Greater Exeter work experience week

Supporting Building Greater Exeter for Work Experience Week

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Fri, 07/18/2025 - 3:15pm

In July EX2 Group was proud to support Building Greater Exeter’s Work Experience Week, an inspiring initiative aimed at introducing Year 10 students to careers in the built environment.

EX2 group team member James Rayner TMIET, led an engaging hands-on solar masterclass for Year 10 students from the Ted Wragg Trust.

Building Greater Exeter brought together a strong network of industry and educational partners, to educate and inspire, including:

New Roots Workshop CIC Vistry Group Taylor Lewis Western Counties Roofing Ltd Exeter College & Exeter College...

St Luke’s Student Becomes Youngest Ever St Boniface Medal Winner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/13/2025 - 6:04pm

A 15-year-old student from St Luke’s Church of England School has made history as the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious St Boniface Medal, awarded by the Bishop of Exeter during a special service at Exeter Cathedral.

Caitlin James, a Year 10 student, was recognised for her exceptional voluntary work as a Mental Health Champion and her ongoing dedication to community service. She was one of just 11 individuals inducted into the historic Company of St Boniface this June.

The St Boniface Awards honour those who embody the values of service, compassion, and faith in...

Exeter Athlete Leaps to Double Gold at Devon and Southwest Championships

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/13/2025 - 5:56pm

Sophia, a standout athlete from West Exe School , has made waves on the track and field stage this summer, winning double gold at both the Devon Schools Athletics Championships and the Southwest Schools Championships.

Sophia took first place in both the Triple Jump and Long Jump at the Devon event, setting a new personal best of 5.58 metres in Long Jump. Her success continued as she went on to claim gold again in both events at the Southwest Schools Championships.

Sophia's incredible performance has now earned her a place representing Devon at the National Finals, taking...

Queen Elizabeth’s Student Chef Celebrates Graduation with Michael Caines

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/12/2025 - 10:44am

Year 10 student Ellie at Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE) recently marked a major milestone by graduating from the Junior Chef Academy with a special celebration at the prestigious Lympstone Manor, hosted by Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines. Ellie, who has been honing her culinary skills at Exeter College’s skills kitchen, was rewarded for her dedication and passion for cooking.

The Junior Chef Academy, an after-school programme run in partnership with Exeter College and local Ted Wragg Trust schools like QE, provides students with professional training and hands-on experience...

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