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Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45...

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South Devon College Fisher Apprenticeship is officially launched

It’s all hands on deck as the South Devon College Fisher Apprenticeship is officially cast off.

More than 150 people applied for the ground-breaking apprenticeship, competing for 14 apprenticeship vacancies open to those that could prove they have what it takes for life on the sea.

Working alongside employers from across the south coast the apprentices will study at...

webop: E-Learning Revolutionizes Medical Studies

webop: E-Learning Revolutionizes Medical Studies

Traditional teaching aids designed to prepare medical students and surgeons for their practice often encounter limitations in integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application. The "webop concept”, developed by visionary experts from Germany, presents a solution to this challenge and could pave the way for a new era in...

Local politicians praise newly opened special school transforming the lives of Devon children with SEMH

To celebrate the opening of a new, custom-built school in Okehampton, Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Percy Prowse, Chairperson of Devon County Council, paid a visit to the school to learn about the school’s transformative approach to raising the aspirations of children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The Promise School, part of Dartmoor Multi Academy...

Austin Farm Academy - small school with big heart triumphs in latest Ofsted

Proud, resilient, and respectful – Austin Farm Academy started the Autumn term with a definite spring in its step sharing news of its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

Austin Farm Academy, part of Westcountry Schools Trust in the heart of Plymouth, has undergone a remarkable transformation, securing an overall ‘Good’ rating in their most recent Ofsted inspection published September 19, 2023....

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South Devon College illuminates the way

South Devon College bags ½ £million unprecedented opportunity to nurture the future of photonic semiconductors.

In a milestone for UK science and technology, South Devon College, has landed a ground-breaking partnership with Bay Photonics, a photonics packaging specialist and Davies & Bell, a microelectronics bonding specialist. bringing a beacon of innovation to Britain's south west...

Exmouth Tri-Hards Welcome Police Funding Boost for Open Water Training

A sporty Exmouth group who promote wellbeing, community spirit and keeping active has received money from Devon & Cornwall Police to fund open water swimming courses.

The Tri-Hards have been given £1,275 to fund the training and the money has been dished out as a result of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). The group was established in 2017 and now has more than 400 members from...

Learn Devon's adult learners celebrate GCSE results

It wasn’t only secondary school students across the county who received their GCSE results yesterday (Thursday 24 August) - Learn Devon's adult learners were also collecting theirs.

Across all four of Learn Devon's centres - Bideford, Exmouth, Newton Abbot and Tavistock - adult learners dropped in to pick up their results and celebrate their efforts with staff, tutors and their...

Blundell’s School pupils achieve excellent GCSE level results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved an excellent set of GCSE Level results this year. This marks a significant achievement for them, particularly in the light of grades returning to normal with the more restrictive awarding of top grades than for the last 2 years.

13% of all grades awarded were a 9, 30% were at 9-8 and an impressive 49% of all grades were at 7, 8 or 9.

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Students at Plymouth High School for Girls are celebrating after opening their GCSE results

Students and staff at Plymouth High School for Girlslocated on St Lawrence Road and part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results today.

Plymouth High is pleased to see another year of strong results. After two years of hard work and dedication, the school said students should be proud of their achievements. Students and staff have...

Plympton Academy students celebrate GCSE results

Students and staff at Plympton Academy, located on Moorland Road and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating today as they receive their GCSE grades.

This year, students at the Academy have excelled, achieving a year of great results. Many students are now preparing to head on to sixth form, apprenticeship or college.

The Academy is particularly proud of the...

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