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Cooking up skills: Exeter College students get a taste of the commercial kitchen at Otter

Otter Garden Centres recently opened its kitchens to a group of Exeter College students to give them an understanding of how a commercial restaurant works.

Nine students on the NVQ level 1 Catering Craft (and Food Service) course helped out in the kitchens and front of house on a busy...

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Dartmouth Academy celebrate European Day of Languages

Staff and pupils at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have celebrated the European Day of Languages today (26th September.)

The idea of organising something to promote the importance of learning languages to the public was proposed at the 1997 conference on Language Learning for a new Europe.

The European Day of Languages was then launched back in 2001 after...

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First student graduates from pioneering Devon school

The Outdoors School 's very first student has successfully completed secondary level education and moved into post-16 provision.

Josh Sterry passed his Functional Skills exams in Maths and English and has recently started a Level 1 course in construction at Bicton College.

Josh joined The Outdoors School at the original West Town Farm site when it opened in 2019, after...

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North Devon schools receive national Staff Workload Balance Awards

Bideford College and Atlantic Academy , both part of Athena Learning Trust, are celebrating after scoring among the highest in the country for their staff workload management. Both schools are actually one of the top ten performing schools in Edurio’s Staff Workload Balance Award’s.

This award celebrates exceptional efforts in balancing workloads, innovative practices, and...

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Increased confidence and higher self-esteem among results of council-funded mental health support for Axminster school children and their families

A year-long programme of mental health support for East Devon school children and their parents has been praised after the Covid recovery initiative achieved several positive outcomes, including greater awareness of mental health in school communities and increased confidence among pupils.

Wishing to shift its attention from the immediate impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and focus on...

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South Devon College celebrates achievements of its University Centre students at graduation ceremonies

South Devon College, with campuses in Paignton and Torquay, celebrated the achievements of its University Centre students at a joint ceremony held at Torquay’s Grand Hotel.

Across four ceremonies, 398 graduates and their guests, celebrated their success.

43 year old Amie Harris from Exeter, who gave a vote of thanks at the graduation ceremony, went back into education to help...

Marine Academy Primary Elects New Members of Academy Parliament

Marine Academy Primary, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has elected its new Members of Academy Parliament this month.

Each candidate delivered a presentation to their class, explaining why they would be the best representative for their peers. Following this, classes took turns visiting the school’s polling station in the hall to cast their votes for the new representatives.

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Devon Teaching Assistant celebrated for excellence in prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards

Award-winning teaching assistant (TA), Kelly Terlikowski, from The Greater Horseshoe School , Newton Abbot, has received a coveted Pearson Teaching Assistant of the Year Certificate of Excellence 2024 , in recognition of her inspirational work supporting autistic pupils aged 8-18. The school, part of Acorn Education , caters for pupils with complex needs. The prestigious awards recognise TAs...

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Moor to Sea” at Harbertonford Primary School as Playground Mural Unveiled

Pupils and staff were delighted to return to Harbertonford Primary School , part of the Link Academy Trust, this term to see that the playground mural, which was underway before the summer holidays, had been completed.

It includes a variety of scenery from patchwork fields to leaping porpoises, highlighting British wildlife and local plant life as well as demonstrating how trees...

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Top Tips for Writing High-Quality Academic Essays

Writing academic essays can be a daunting task, but mastering the skill is essential for success in your studies. With the right approach, you can turn essay writing from a chore into an opportunity to showcase your knowledge and critical thinking. By focusing on a few key strategies, you can significantly improve the quality of your essays and achieve better grades.

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Not back to school: how home education is changing the way we learn

As September approaches, the familiar buzz of "back to school" season begins to resonate. Shops are filled with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes while families prepare for the routine of frantic mornings and packed schedules. However, for many, this September marks a departure from tradition. Instead of the usual rush to return to the classroom, more families embrace the opportunity...

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