Education

Branching Out: Cranbrook Pupils Help Elbury Farm Woodland Project Take Root

Cranbrook Education Campus, (CEC) is excited to announce the launch of a new environmental project aimed at enhancing the developing woodland area at Elbury Farm.

This term, the school’s primary environmental group took their first steps towards bringing nature closer to their hearts with an inspiring session of creativity, team-building, and outdoor exploration.

The...

Higher education regulator gives University Centre South Devon a glowing report in independent assessment

University Centre South Devon, the higher education arm of South Devon College, has been awarded Indefinite Foundation Degree Awarding Powers after an independent assessment recognised its exceptional quality of higher education and commitment to academic excellence, student success, and industry collaboration.

The University Centre is in the unique position of offering degree...

Why Private Tutors Still Matter in a Digital Learning Age

Online courses, learning apps and virtual classrooms have changed how we study. It’s easier than ever to learn from home, with flexible access to lessons and resources on almost any subject. But while digital tools are helpful, there’s still something uniquely valuable about working with a private tutor. For students who really want to get to grips with a subject, one-to-one teaching can make...

University Centre South Devon responds to crisis in the nursing sector

A Devon university is responding to a crisis in growing and retaining nursing students, apprentices and early-career nursing staff, by offering unique programmes that will ensure a robust and future-ready nursing workforce.

University Centre South Devon is the first and only Further Education (FE) college in the UK with higher education provision approved by the Nursing and Midwifery...

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 and 55-mile routes, students from Exmouth Community College, Honiton Community College, Isca Academy,...

The Ilfracombe Academy Leads the Way in Tackling Disadvantage in Education

The Ilfracombe Academy , part of the Athena Learning Trust, has proudly hosted a regional disadvantage conference, welcoming school leaders, teachers, and education specialists from across the South West to share strategies, insights, and real-world success stories in supporting disadvantaged students.

Held on site at The Ilfracombe Academy, the event began with a warm welcome and...

Exmouth Sixth Form Eyes Kick-Off for New Football Academy

Exmouth Community College Sixth Form is excited to announce a proposed collaboration with the Exeter Regional Talent Centre (ERTC) to establish a Post-16 Football Academy, launching as early as the 2025/26 academic year.

The planned academy would allow Sixth Form students to combine their academic studies with high-quality football coaching and competition, thanks to ERTC’s...

South Devon College tips on next steps after secondary school

With GCSE exams around the corner many young people and their parents or carers will be considering their next steps.

Do they stay on at their existing school or leave and go to college?

Of course, each young person is different but Matt Harbour, Vice Principal of South Devon College believes studying at a further education college opens many opportunities.

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Exam revision tips for parents from South Devon College

With exam season looming, it can be an anxious time for families. Even so, parents and carers can make a real difference in helping with revision.

We asked Jess Tucker, Head of Tutorial and Learner Progress at South Devon College in Paignton, for expert tips on how parents can support their young people during revision.

Here’s her ten top tips for parents and carers:

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