Education

Blundell’s School Appoints Gareth Pearson as Next Head

Blundell’s School is pleased to announce the appointment of Gareth Pearson as its next Head, beginning in September 2026.

Currently Head of Christ College, Brecon, Mr Pearson has led the school since 2017, earning a reputation as an inspirational and values-driven leader. Under his...

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New schools programme at The Box is ready for lift off

Teachers and students can start planning their visits to The Box – thanks to a new schools programme which has launched today.

The schools programme caters for Early Years, Key Stages 1-5, Special Educational Needs, Further and Higher Education through a series of bookable workshops. The sessions, which will take place across The Box’s galleries, have been co-designed with schools to...

Santander to host free event to stop first time buyer misconceptions derailing home ownership dream

Santander rolls out local in-branch education classes for first time buyers as new research reveals three in five aspiring homeowners think “exchange” is when you hand over keys on moving day and 43 per cent expect to get any fees already paid refunded if a chain collapses

Santander Armada Way welcome would-be first-time buyers in Plymouth on 22 nd February for a 90-minute class to...

Work starts on £5.8m Plymouth primary school

Work on a bright and modern primary school serving a new community in Plymouth is beginning.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall is constructing a multi-million pound, state-of-the-art school as part of its Saltram Meadow development in Plymstock.

Contractors Halsall Construction are building the two-form entry school which will accommodate 420 pupils as Persimmon Homes continues...

Drop in cars on the school run in Plymouth as pupils choose to walk, cycle or scoot to school

There has been a significant reduction in cars being used on the school run at schools in Plymouth, following work carried out by walking and cycling charity Sustrans, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, as part of the Plymotion: Bike It Plus programme.

By the end of the last academic year, Plymotion school communities working with Sustrans saw a low of 36% of school journeys...

Plymouth College of Art Commercial Photography students archive collections at The Box

Students from Plymouth College of Art’s BA (Hons) Commercial Photography for Fashion, Advertising and Editorial course have collaborated with expert curators from The Box, Plymouth to photograph items from the collections of the £40+ million cultural development which is set to open in spring 2020.

Guided by Curator of Art, Terah Walkup and Media Archivist, Stacey Anderson, the...

Getting kids excited about music

Multiple studies have shown that music has a positive effect on children’s development. Children who learn and play musical instruments have better logical thinking skills, improved creativity, and a more positive attitude towards their environment. The old saying about how classical music makes kids smarter is true as well.

With the internet providing plenty of resources, more parents...

City College Plymouth uses virtual reality for hazard-spotting construction training

The Moment, the film and immersive division of The Creative Engagement Group, has partnered with City College Plymouth and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to enhance student engagement with the construction industry.

Tailored for both further and higher education, the immersive learning solution provides invaluable, engaging Health and Safety training for times when...

Plympton Academy students have adventures in Bude

Year 7 students from Plympton Academy spent three days on the north Cornwall coast recently taking part in some adventurous activities. The youngsters tried surfing, kayaking, canoeing, caving, high ropes, mountain boarding and abseiling at Adventure International in Bude. “It was great to see the students challenging themselves outside of their comfort zones and building resilience,” said...

Plympton Academy receive cheque donation for new books

Plympton Academy will soon have lots of new books for students to enjoy thanks to a donation from the Freemasons Lodge of Fidelity. The local charity donated £125 to the school library. Two members of the lodge visited the school to meet students and hand over the cheque. Mr Rean from the Freemasons Lodge of Fidelity said; “It was a pleasure to meet the students and hear all about the books...

Plympton Academy students take part in chemistry experiment

Chemistry students from Plympton Academy put their text books aside recently to do a hands on experiment.

The Year 7 pupils created a density column with three liquids, tomato ketchup, oil and coloured water.

The students then placed a small marshmallow on top and predicted if the sweet would survive the fizz created by an added vitamin C tablet.

“Not only is this...

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