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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...

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Education Minister announces reform to cut childcare costs

Elizabeth Truss, the education minister, is giving a speech this morning announcing plans to overhaul childcare rules. According to the new rules, nurseries and childminders in England are to be allowed to look after more children per adult in an attempt to cut childcare costs and boost standards.

Liz Truss has said that the ratio of children to child carers can be raised but only if the carers' qualifications meet new standards.

Ms Truss said this morning: "We regulate the wrong thing. Rather than focusing on quality we focused on quantity, and if you look at other...

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Animated Exeter: Book your tickets for this half term

Animated Exeter takes place this February 18th-23rd, at a number of venues in and around Exeter. Whether you’re into animation, an avid gamer, visual effects fanatic or just want to treat yourself to some extraordinary entertainment - it all starts here. An innovative street game is the 2013 festival highlight.

Bristol-based Slingshot have created a new immersive game for Animated Exeter, based on the Philip Reeve story The Exeter Riddles . Time Winders puts the player at the centre of a narrative adventure. Players race to find their way to locations in the city centre. Each...

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Football Fun lined up for February Half Term

Exeter City’s Football in the Community charity is extending the range of its popular children’s football roadshows for the upcoming February half term.

There will be four different events in Exeter, plus courses in Exmouth, Sidmouth, Crediton, Tiverton, Honiton, Feniton, Okehampton and Barnstaple.

A two-day course on the astroturf at St Luke's Science and Sports College kicks off half term, starting on Monday 18th February and costing £27 for the two days. A special goalkeepers and strikers day is being held at Middlemoor on Friday 22nd February (£15), while on the same...

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New After-School Tuition Centre to open in Exeter

Authored by TutorExeter
Posted: Fri, 01/25/2013 - 7:24pm

Mother and daughter team Diane Antone and Tamsin Scott are bringing to Exeter their ten-years of expertise from running their own, independent After-School Tuition Centre in East Sussex.

Located at 13 Queen's Terrace, right beside the Clock Tower and with a car park just opposite, their Centre will open to teach maths and English to ages 4 to 18 on 25th February.

The team are excited about the new venture. "We have been wanting to expand into the West of England for several years now," says Tamsin, who has a teaching qualification and a BSc in Engineering and teaches maths...

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New activities for young people in Exmouth

Devon County Council's Devon Youth Service in Exmouth is starting new Wednesday evening sessions for people in school years seven and eight.

Between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, the Hive youth centre on Imperial Road is arranging activities including arts and crafts, table tennis, hall games, karaoke, cooking and more.

The sessions are run by two qualified youth workers with young volunteers.

The Hive provides a range of activities for young people throughout the week, including:

Block Club for 11 to 19 year olds with specific needs or disabilities. 7pm to 9pm,...

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Devon youths steered on road to life of safer driving

Car-crazy youngsters can look forward to an early experience behind the wheel thanks to a groundbreaking SEAT driving course being launched in Devon.

SEAT Young Driver comes to the Exeter area for the first time on January 26, when youths aged between 11- and 17-years-old can take the first steps to learn how to drive with a qualified Advanced Driving instructor in a new dual-controlled SEAT.

A ten per cent discount for the course - at Devon Travel Academy, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary - is available on bookings if made through SMC Exeter SEAT at Hennock Road North, Marsh...

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Portrait workshop to help raise funds for Poltimore House

Authored by Guy Newman
Posted: Fri, 01/18/2013 - 10:49am

Amateur photographers will have a chance to learn how to take eye-catching portraits from Devon-based professional Guy Newman ( www.GuyNewman.co.uk ) who has photographed Prime Ministers, Royals and celebrities during his 25-year career.

The ‘Family Photography for Beginners’ workshop, which will help raise funds for Poltimore House, is for anyone who would like tips on how to take better photographs of family members, including children. It will be led by photographer Guy Newman who runs a corporate and commercial business from his professional studio at Broadclyst near Exeter....

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The advantages of an amicable and affordable divorce

For many couples the start of the New Year marked the end of an old relationship.

Divorce and separation lawyers across the country returned to their offices after the festive season to greet an influx of fresh clients enquiring about divorce and separation. This surge, commencing on the first working day back after the New Year, is a phenomenon commonly referred to as ‘Divorce Day’ or ‘D: Day’. In reality this peak in enquiries typically lasts for the duration of the first fortnight in January.

A Christmas marred by rows and disagreement, rather than a period of joy and...

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Madagascar Live! is coming to Exeter!

Stage Entertainment Touring Productions proudly presents the first arena tour of DreamWorks Madagascar Live!, visiting Exeter from 21st-24th February 2013.

Everyone’s favourite Madagascar characters will star in a live theatrical show based on the blockbuster DreamWorks Animation franchise, reliving the fun and humour of the animals and their escapades, brilliantly recreated in an arena production of lively storytelling, dance and music, including the hit song ‘Move It, Move It’.

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