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Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham). This coordinated rally aims to protest the proposed bill. This deeply concerning piece of legislation threatens educational freedoms and prioritises data collection over children's actual well-being.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a...

Exeter College's Festival of Carols set to kick off Christmas

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 12:17pm

Date: 5th December 2019

Location: Exeter Cathedral

Timings: Doors open 6.30pm, 7.30pm start

Admission: Free, donations to college charities welcomed

Exeter College’s annual Festival of Carols will be kicking off Christmas in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral, complete with performances from college students; all in the name of charity.

The evening starts with a candle lit procession through the nave followed by performances from Exeter College students, orchestra and choir. The event is free to attend but collection boxes will be available...

Pupil lifeguards receive in-house training from the school nurse and swimming pool supervisor

UK Heart Safe Award for Exeter School

Exeter School is the recipient of a UK Heart Safe Award. The co-educational independent school for girls and boys aged 7-18 won the award for the Education category of the awards, hosted by Jenny Powell and the Hand on Heart Charity. The prestigious award was made for Exeter School's investment in five defibrillators for school and community use. In the last twelve months, Exeter School has acquired two new defibrillators to add to the three already available across the 25-acre site. School Nurse Lisa Barlass said she was absolutely delighted Exeter School had been recognised as a heart...

Learn2Live visit Exeter College to talk road safety

Exeter College hosted the road safety team Learn2Live to talk with students on the dangers of the road and how the impact of a wrong decision can last a lifetime.

The sessions run by the Learn2Live organisation provided genuine accounts of those who have been affected by road safety collisions, including police officers, bereaved parents and other emergency service professionals.

Journalists from the BBC and ITV attended the sessions, aiming to help shine a light on an important issue for many young people who are just starting to learn to drive.

The sessions...

5 tips on how to finish your thesis on time

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 11/11/2019 - 10:00am

You got into college and studied well, but now you’re having trouble with your thesis? Don’t worry, it is completely normal to suffer over your thesis for a long time, checking and rechecking every single detail. Don’t sweat it. Here are a few tips to help you organize your time and focus your energy on the task ahead.

1. Stay connected

In the age of the internet and mobile connection, it is vital to have access to your work and new information wherever you are. You must have steady access to e-libraries, as well as your own documents, and some devices will come in handy....

Businesses rate Exeter College top in the South West for FE apprenticeship employer satisfaction for second year running

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2019 - 12:57pm

The Department of Education has released results of its annual survey that ranks Apprenticeship providers based on business feedback and Exeter College has topped the South West table for further education colleges once again.

This is the second year running Exeter College received the highest rating from employers across the region, within the four counties of the South West, and the third year in a row it has scored above 97.5%.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “The feedback from our employers is vitally important to us. Our aim is to be a...

Student wins RES prize for dedication to renewable energy

A student from Exeter University is celebrating after being awarded a cash prize from the world’s largest independent renewables company in recognition of his professionalism during his course.

Conor Cowden, a fourth-year MEng Energy Engineering student at the university’s Penryn campus, received the ‘RES Power for Good Prize’ and £100 for being the best student in the field of wind energy.

Steve Higman, Head of Operational Performance said: “The renewable energy industry is one of great opportunity and students like Conor, who exemplify the very best qualities, attitude...

Galliford Try partnerships first to benefit from employer fund for T Levels

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2019 - 11:58am

Leading regeneration specialist Galliford Try Partnerships is the first to benefit from a government-backed initiative to encourage employers to provide valuable industry placements to T Level students.

The FTSE 250 business has partnered with Exeter College to provide industry placements to T Level construction students studying with the College from 2020.

T Levels mark a revolution in the provision of technical education for the UK and Exeter College have been selected as an ‘early adopter’ of the new qualifications. The aim is to provide students with the technical...

10 Common Mistakes in Ph.D. Research Proposal Writing

One of the most difficult academic papers is a Ph.D. research proposal. It’s a specific piece of writing. It is proposed by researchers who have some scientific project but lack the money. Therefore, they want to find an investor, clarify the proposal and get the money. Its main purpose is to convince potential investors that the project is profitable and realistic.

The task isn’t easy at all and some folks need online help. Thus, many students prefer paying someone from professional services for processing their requests like write my research proposal for a PhD application ....

Flybe celebrates National Airlines Day with visit from local schools

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, welcomed a group of seven high school students to its Exeter HQ as part of National Airlines Day to experience a glimpse into the world of aviation.

The invited students were from St. Peter’s C of E School in Exeter, Sidmouth College and Maiden Beech Academy in Crewkerne, all of whom won the opportunity to attend this special event during this summer’s hugely successful Big Bang South West in Exeter, an careers’ day for schools which highlighted opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths careers.

During the...

Why students consider to hire online writers for academic assignments

There is not a specific group of students who hire online writers. Randomly students invest in academic writers who can help them improve their final year grades.

Student’s final year results depend on their academic assignments and essays they submitted. Those who score good marks in their weekly assignments they end up with good grades. On the other side, some students, due to their poor writing skills, fail to achieve their targets. They complain that their teachers overburdened them they don’t get enough time to write more than three to four assignments weekly.

Some...

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