Education

Empowering Girls: Sidmouth College Teams Up with Local Women to Inspire the Next Generation

Students from Sidmouth College have started taking part in Empowering Girls mentoring sessions this term. A selection of Year 9 girls are working with inspirational local women who have volunteered their time for six weeks to support the school’s developing Careers Programme.

The aim is to have the programme running throughout the year so that as many girls as possible can take part...

A Taste of Victory: Bideford Student’s Dessert Steals the Show in Rotary Young Chef Competition

A student from Bideford College, part of Athena Learning Trust, has won the regional final of the Rotary Young Chef Competition.

Josie’s desert was rated outstanding with full marks and she will now take part in the cluster finals.

The Rotary Young Chef competition, proudly sponsored by Filippo Berio, the renowned olive oil producer, offers participants the opportunity to...

Local MP Engages with Sixth Form Students at KCC on Social Media and Smartphones

Caroline Voaden, MP for South Devon, recently visited Kingsbridge Community College (KCC), part of Education South West , to speak with Sixth Form students about her career journey, the realities of working in Parliament, and the important issues facing young people today.

During her talk, Ms Voaden shared insights into her transition from international journalist to Member of the...

Education South West to Lead New Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Hub in South Devon

Education South West (ESW) is proud to announce the development of a pioneering special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Hub in South Devon, as part of a collaborative initiative with the Special Partnership Trust (SPT) and Devon County Council. This initiative, part of the wider SEND Transformation Programme in Devon, represents a significant step in strengthening inclusive...

Lodestar Academy opens doors to a world of knowledge with new school library

Lodestar Academy is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new library, providing a dedicated space designed to support the literacy development of its students.

Located in Torquay, Lodestar Academy, part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, offers an alternative education provision for students aged 11 to 16 who face challenges that cannot be addressed within a mainstream...

Essential Cybersecurity Practices for Students and Teachers

Technology lies at the heart of the education sector. In the learning environment and beyond, students and teachers rely heavily on online platforms, software, gadgets and complex research systems.

Within this digital space, cyber threats are unfortunately more prevalent than ever before. According to a report by the government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology,...

Cyber Security Suite Launch at City College Plymouth Marks New Era in Digital Skills Training

City College Plymouth has proudly launched its cutting-edge Cyber Security Suite, further cementing its reputation as a leader in digital education. This milestone comes as the College celebrates being awarded the prestigious 2024/25 AoC Beacon Award for Digital Innovation - a national recognition of excellence in further education.

The new Cyber Security Suite has been designed to...

Exmouth Community College Celebrates Joining the Ted Wragg Trust Family

Exmouth Community College (ECC) has formally joined the Ted Wragg Trust (TWT) family of schools this week, marking a significant moment in the Colleges’ journey. ECC will be joining schools in Exeter, East Devon, Crediton and Plymouth as part of the Trust that now serves over 15,500 students within Devon.

With a vision to enable their students to flourish through the core values of...

South Devon College welcomes National Colleges Week

49 year old Simon Raymont from Devon has assured himself a brighter future by going back to study at South Devon College.

He is one of thousands of students across the country who is taking advantage of what colleges have to offer and to mark this the National Association of Colleges is holding its annual National Colleges Week in early March (3-7).

Colleges Week is a...

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...
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