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Children say foster parents are their 'rock' as agency is Ofsted Outstanding

A fostering agency where ‘children do exceptionally well’ has received an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating following its latest inspection in February 2026.

Foster parents at Foster Care Associates (FCA) South Western, in Exeter were praised for being ‘fierce advocates’ for children in their care and for ensuring children’s stability in their homes.

The report highlighted the agency’s therapist who supports foster parents, staff and children and young people, describing their input as ‘invaluable in helping them develop practical, bespoke strategies that make a positive...

Families for Children Patron Michael Caines celebrates ongoing partnership with Devon’s Crealy

Families for Children (FFC) Patron Michael Caines MBE and his family officially celebrated and launched the ongoing partnership with Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park as they embark on a second year of fundraising and support. Following the generous donation of £7,500 worth of family passes to FFC adoptive families, Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park have enabled FFC to hold a number of respite days at the park for some of the charity's most 'in need' children and teenagers. In addition to providing a welcome break for their adoptive parents, these days enable the children to let off...

Bank holiday fun fit for a superhero at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is welcoming some of the world’s favourite superheroes to the park on Monday 27 May. Superman, Batman and Captain America will meet and greet their fans throughout the day, as a way to celebrate the launch of the new Superman film ‘Man of Steel’.

When younger guests to Devon’s Crealy dress up as their favourite Superhero on the day, they will receive half price entry* to the South West’s No. 1 Family Attraction. And for the younger Annual Members who dress up on the day, they will receive a free fun gift when they arrive!

Crealy Great...

New behaviour support service launches in Exeter

Authored by BIS-net
Posted: Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:44pm

CEDA is a charity based in Exeter that works with adults and young people with disabilities, looking to provide social opportunities and experiences to those that at times can be isolated from the community due to their additional support needs.

BIS-net is a newly launched branch of CEDA, funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities fund. It stands for Behaviour Interventions Support Network and will look to increase provision in the local area for those families supporting and individual with their behaviour.

This summer will see the launch of services available to...

Silverton family named runner-up in national competition

In an intensely fought contest, the Humphrey family from Silverton were just pipped to the post for the title of the UK’s Savviest Family in the national Nectar Savvy Family Competition. The winning family has been announced as the Abell family from Oakham.

The Humphrey family were originally selected to go head to head with seven other frugal families in a blogging competition. For five weeks, the families kept thousands of readers updated at www.nectar.com/savvy with advice on how they save money on everything from shopping and days out to holidays and household bills.

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Call for more foster carers to improve stability for children in care

Children are being moved too many times between foster families because of the need for more foster carers across the UK, the Fostering Network is warning today with the publication of new survey results. The survey found that in the last two years three in five foster carers (61 per cent) have cared for children who have previously had two or more moves between homes. Two in five (43 per cent) have looked after at least one child who has been moved four or more times, while one in ten (11 per cent) have cared for children who have had ten or more moves before coming to live with them....

Find Tinkerbell on Exeter College website for the chance to win prizes

Exeter College is offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see its fantastic Media and Performing Arts students perform Peter Pan at the Barnfield Theatre on the date of your choice, as well as a mystery goody bag to collect on your arrival!

How it works It’s simple, between 7 and 16 of May, Tinker Bell will be magically appearing in random places on the Exeter College website and all you need to do is locate and click on her silhouette and fill in your details to be in with a chance of winning tickets.

Now, to help you out Exeter College will be posting various...

Exeter City receive Family Excellence Award from the Football League

Exeter City are delighted to announce that the club has been awarded the Family Excellence Award by the Football League. The announcement was made at St Andrew’s, the home of Birmingham City, on Wednesday 8 May. Each of the 72 Football League clubs receives two visits a year from a mystery family who judge the club on more than 70 supporter touch-points on a matchday. The clubs have to achieve a minimum score of 75 per cent on each visit and that there must be an improvement in the second report to prove on-going commitment. Last year, Exeter City lost their status as a holder of the...

The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Devon County Show

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall is to attend the first day of the Devon County Show on Thursday 16 May at Westpoint, Exeter.

It will be the Duchess of Cornwall’s third visit to the county’s largest annual event where she will be the guest of The Hon George Lopes, this year’s Show President.

Show Secretary Ollie Allen said: “We are honoured and delighted that Her Royal Highness will be with us this year and will do everything to ensure she enjoys her day.”

The Duchess of Cornwall’s first visit was in 2005, shortly after her marriage to HRH The Prince of Wales and a...

Get 30% off at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park this Saturday only!

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park, the South West’s No 1 Multi Award Winning Family Attraction is offering an exclusive 30% online discount off admission prices for this Saturday 11 May! The discount, which is available to pre-book online now, offers fun for all the family with plenty of all-weather attractions! What’s more, guests can also enjoy seven days of fun for the price of one with this exclusive online offer!

With over 60 rides and attractions including the latest theme park rides, the friendliest animals and exciting indoor and outdoor play areas, there’s no shortage of...

Crate company brings children’s drawings to life in time for Father’s Day

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2013 - 10:52am

We've all stuck our children's drawings on pin boards, on the wall and even on the fridge, but inevitably they end up dog-eared and stained and slowly walking to the bin.

Now, thanks to Westcountry company Plantabox, tatty remnants of your children's art work can be a thing of the past.

The Devon-based company makes personalised crates for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. This year the company has cracked the personalisation market by printing children's drawings on the side of apple crates – just in time for Father's Day (Sunday June 16).

The process is...

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