Education

Trial Run: Tor Bridge High Students Take Part in Mock Court

Students from Tor Bridge High , part of the Ted Wragg Trust (TWT) family of schools, have had a fantastic experience at Plymouth University developing their legal skills this term.

The Year 12 and 13 students took part in a mock court workshop at The Box in Plymouth debating cases concerning grievous bodily harm, murder and criminal damage. The group also participated in a...

A Sound Investment: Town Mayor Cuts the Ribbon on School Music Centre

Pupils and staff at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, came together this month for the grand opening of the school’s new music facility.

The Mayor of Dartmouth, along with the Deputy Mayor and the Town Crier all came along to the event, with the Mayor cutting the ribbon to declare the facility officially open.

The school received funding in order to develop...

Students' artwork exhibited in show home in Sampford Peverell

BESPOKE artwork designed by students from Blundell’s School is on display in a show home in Sampford Peverell.

Working to a brief set by Edenstone Homes and interior designers Blocc, students Izzy Collins and Arby Parker produced the artwork to a tight deadline, alongside completing their GCSE coursework projects, during their free time and in activity sessions in the school day....

Head Chef Simon Raynor with one of the students

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 November day, undertaking a variety of tasks from battering fish to piping chocolate lettering....

Alternative Outdoor Provision

Devon’s Outdoors Group revamps alternative education offer

The Outdoors Group has refreshed its alternative education provision making it easier for parents and educators to access and understand what’s involved.

Previously called the Transitional Learning Programme, this significant area of the group’s business has been renamed the Alternative Outdoor Provision (AOP). AOP offers support to learners who need time out from their main...

Plymouth Students Take a Deep Dive into Darwinism

Students and staff at Lipson Co-operative Academy , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have had a brilliant day at the National Marine Aquarium as part of their STEMfest week.

The STEMfest week was designed by the National Marine Aquarium for children in Years 3 to 9 and they provided a variety of activities to inspire and engage them, including analysing ecological surveys, doing...

Taylor Wimpey Exeter gives Torquay school pond a magic makeover

Taylor Wimpey, its contractors and suppliers have teamed up to breathe new life into a pond in the grounds of a Devon school.

Pupils at Watcombe Primary School in Torquay started the new term with a surprise after the housebuilder completed a full refurbishment of the once-overgrown outdoor space over the summer holidays.

Alongside partners Steve Hoskins Construction,...

Newton Abbot Students Complete Nursing Cadet Programme Supported by Prince of Wales

South Devon UTC ( SDUTC) in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , is working with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust so students can take part in a Nursing Cadet Programme , supported by HRH Prince of Wales.

This is the first time the scheme has been run in the South West as the RCN are running it as a pilot programme with South...

From Politics to the Playground: Local School Hosts Education Select Committee Member

Blackawton Primary School , part of Education South West , welcomed Caroline Voaden MP for a visit this month.

She came along to the school to speak with teachers and pupils. She met with a group of Year 5 and 6 pupils to discuss what the role of an MP is, how parliament works and to get some feedback from them on some policy ideas around keeping children safe online and how to...

'Thriving' Exmouth primary praised by inspectors

The emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing of pupils is in good hands after the Beacon Church of England Primary School in Exmouth was given a glowing report by Diocesan inspectors.

All schools with a religious character, such as Church of England schools, are inspected for the quality of its denominational education and the content of its collective worship.

These...

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