Education

Inspirational Devon Teacher Wins Prestigious National Teaching Award

Teacher Matt Buck from Chances Alternative Education School in Dawlish, is the Silver winner for Pearson National Teaching’s ‘Unsung Hero’ Award.

Selected from thousands of nominees across the UK, the win highlights the remarkable impact that Matt and Chances have on shaping the lives of the young people in their care.

Chances is an OFSTED registered ‘Good’ school. They...

How Online Computer Science Courses Are A Pathway To Success

Online computer science courses offer a unique and flexible way to gain valuable skills and knowledge. These courses allow you to study at your own pace, fitting education around your personal and professional commitments. With the growing demand for tech professionals, having a strong foundation in computer science can open up numerous career opportunities.

The accessibility of...

Plympton Academy dances into the spotlight with Fusion Platform event

Plympton Academy, part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, recently hosted its annual Fusion Platform event, a celebration of dance that brings together young people from across the community.

This year's event was a tremendous success, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in dance, exercise, bond with peers and learn about a career in performance....

Mythical beasts guarding Christow Primary School!

Christow Primary School, part of Education South West , have held their Christow 2024 Arts Week this week.

On Tuesday the 11th of June the school was visited by artist Peter Margerum who helped children create unique sculptures using recycled materials. The theme of the workshop was ‘Mythical Beasts’ and pupils worked closely with Peter to create some unique sculptures based on their...

Marine Academy Plymouth celebrates 'Good' rating from Ofsted after years of dedication and improvement

Marine Academy Plymouth (MAP) in St Budeaux, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has proudly achieved a 'Good' rating from Ofsted following an inspection in April. This remarkable improvement reflects years of dedicated effort, transforming the school from an 'Inadequate' rating in November 2016 to 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development...

Coombeshead Academy Diversity Ambassadors work with local police

Year 9 student Diversity Ambassadors at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have been actively supporting a research project about making the local area safer and more inclusive for young people this term.

The students' views have been relayed to the council as well as the policing teams to look at further changes in the local community. A police...

Local school opens Community Bike Hub to get children wheel-y active!

Marine Academy Primary in Plymouth, part of the Ted Wragg Trust , has launched its new Community Bike Hub.

Ryan Evans, Sustrans Bike It Plus officer at Plymouth City Council was in attendance for the launch on the 7th of June along with representatives from the cycling charity Sustrans.

Local families will now be able to borrow adult and children’s bikes and accessories from...

Local children taking part in sunflower growing competition

A group of children from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West , are taking part in a sunflower growing competition with other local schools.

This term, the pupils have grown sunflower plants from seeds up at the school and now they have planted them out at Coronation Park in the town alongside their competitors. Once they have had time to grow and bloom, the sunflowers...

Harbour House supports pupils by funding after-school arts club

A group of pupils from Kingsbridge Primary School, part of Education South West , have recently had their directorial debut with a film screening at local arts and wellbeing centre, Harbour House.

The film named ‘The Fateful Feast at Castle Froglington’ was shown to staff from the school and families of the children at the school earlier this month. The children have dubbed their...

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Seas the future: South Devon College initiative merges tech with marine training

In a significant stride towards decarbonising maritime operations, a business-led consortium, comprising South Devon College, HydroSurv, and BMT is set to collaborate on a cutting-edge uncrewed vessel technology project in Devon.

Dubbed Roc + Dock, the project will see Hydrosurv develop advanced, automated docking stations for the wireless deployment, recovery and charging of zero...

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