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Odd socks day is part of Anti-Bullying Week

Children bullied at school feel safer learning from home says Devon based headteacher of online school as Anti-Bullying Week approaches

Twenty three percent of schoolchildren are frequently bullied according to a survey conducted by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA).

But bullying doesn’t stop at the school gate, says Lisa Boorman, headteacher of Queen’s Online School, who is seeing an increase in Year 7 to 11 pupils...

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North Devon schools receive national Staff Workload Balance Awards

Bideford College and Atlantic Academy , both part of Athena Learning Trust, are celebrating after scoring among the highest in the country for their staff workload management. Both schools are actually one of the top ten performing schools in Edurio’s Staff Workload Balance Award’s.

This award celebrates exceptional efforts in balancing workloads, innovative practices, and...

Increased confidence and higher self-esteem among results of council-funded mental health support for Axminster school children and their families

A year-long programme of mental health support for East Devon school children and their parents has been praised after the Covid recovery initiative achieved several positive outcomes, including greater awareness of mental health in school communities and increased confidence among pupils.

Wishing to shift its attention from the immediate impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and focus on...

South Devon College celebrates achievements of its University Centre students at graduation ceremonies

South Devon College, with campuses in Paignton and Torquay, celebrated the achievements of its University Centre students at a joint ceremony held at Torquay’s Grand Hotel.

Across four ceremonies, 398 graduates and their guests, celebrated their success.

43 year old Amie Harris from Exeter, who gave a vote of thanks at the graduation ceremony, went back into education to help...

Marine Academy Primary Elects New Members of Academy Parliament

Marine Academy Primary, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has elected its new Members of Academy Parliament this month.

Each candidate delivered a presentation to their class, explaining why they would be the best representative for their peers. Following this, classes took turns visiting the school’s polling station in the hall to cast their votes for the new representatives.

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Devon Teaching Assistant celebrated for excellence in prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards

Award-winning teaching assistant (TA), Kelly Terlikowski, from The Greater Horseshoe School , Newton Abbot, has received a coveted Pearson Teaching Assistant of the Year Certificate of Excellence 2024 , in recognition of her inspirational work supporting autistic pupils aged 8-18. The school, part of Acorn Education , caters for pupils with complex needs. The prestigious awards recognise TAs...

Moor to Sea” at Harbertonford Primary School as Playground Mural Unveiled

Pupils and staff were delighted to return to Harbertonford Primary School , part of the Link Academy Trust, this term to see that the playground mural, which was underway before the summer holidays, had been completed.

It includes a variety of scenery from patchwork fields to leaping porpoises, highlighting British wildlife and local plant life as well as demonstrating how trees...

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Not back to school: how home education is changing the way we learn

As September approaches, the familiar buzz of "back to school" season begins to resonate. Shops are filled with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes while families prepare for the routine of frantic mornings and packed schedules. However, for many, this September marks a departure from tradition. Instead of the usual rush to return to the classroom, more families embrace the opportunity...

Plympton Academy celebrates GCSE success with Arts-Photography results exceeding the national average

Plympton Academy located on Moorland Road, and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is marking their students' remarkable GCSE grades today.

The Academy is pleased to see a year of strong results, particularly in the Arts-Photography where Plympton has measured a whole grade above the national average for progress once more. Sports-based subjects at the Academy were also far above...

Students at Brixham College are celebrating receiving their GCSE results

Students and staff at Brixham College located on Higher Ranscombe Road, and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating as they receive their GCSE grades.

Students have achieved outstanding grades in Art, Textiles, Catering, Child Development, Health and Social Care, Photography, and Sport.

The College is pleased to witness students doing well and achieving the...

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