Education

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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Austin Farm Academy - small school with big heart triumphs in latest Ofsted

Proud, resilient, and respectful – Austin Farm Academy started the Autumn term with a definite spring in its step sharing news of its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

Austin Farm Academy, part of Westcountry Schools Trust in the heart of Plymouth, has undergone a remarkable transformation, securing an overall ‘Good’ rating in their most recent Ofsted inspection published September 19, 2023....

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South Devon College illuminates the way

South Devon College bags ½ £million unprecedented opportunity to nurture the future of photonic semiconductors.

In a milestone for UK science and technology, South Devon College, has landed a ground-breaking partnership with Bay Photonics, a photonics packaging specialist and Davies & Bell, a microelectronics bonding specialist. bringing a beacon of innovation to Britain's south west...

Exmouth Tri-Hards Welcome Police Funding Boost for Open Water Training

A sporty Exmouth group who promote wellbeing, community spirit and keeping active has received money from Devon & Cornwall Police to fund open water swimming courses.

The Tri-Hards have been given £1,275 to fund the training and the money has been dished out as a result of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). The group was established in 2017 and now has more than 400 members from...

Learn Devon's adult learners celebrate GCSE results

It wasn’t only secondary school students across the county who received their GCSE results yesterday (Thursday 24 August) - Learn Devon's adult learners were also collecting theirs.

Across all four of Learn Devon's centres - Bideford, Exmouth, Newton Abbot and Tavistock - adult learners dropped in to pick up their results and celebrate their efforts with staff, tutors and their...

Blundell’s School pupils achieve excellent GCSE level results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved an excellent set of GCSE Level results this year. This marks a significant achievement for them, particularly in the light of grades returning to normal with the more restrictive awarding of top grades than for the last 2 years.

13% of all grades awarded were a 9, 30% were at 9-8 and an impressive 49% of all grades were at 7, 8 or 9.

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Students at Plymouth High School for Girls are celebrating after opening their GCSE results

Students and staff at Plymouth High School for Girlslocated on St Lawrence Road and part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results today.

Plymouth High is pleased to see another year of strong results. After two years of hard work and dedication, the school said students should be proud of their achievements. Students and staff have...

Plympton Academy students celebrate GCSE results

Students and staff at Plympton Academy, located on Moorland Road and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating today as they receive their GCSE grades.

This year, students at the Academy have excelled, achieving a year of great results. Many students are now preparing to head on to sixth form, apprenticeship or college.

The Academy is particularly proud of the...

Students at Bideford College are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results

Students and staff at Bideford College located in North Devon, part of Athena Learning Trust, are celebrating today as they receive their GCSE grades.

After much hard work studying and preparing, pupils at the academy have been collecting a set of fantastic GCSE results, demonstrating their dedication and tenacity to their studies over the last two years.

The whole school...

The Ilfracombe Academy celebrates student achievements

After much hard work studying and preparing, pupils at Ilfracombe academy have been excitedly collecting a set of fantastic GCSE results,

Pupils, parents, and staff have come together to celebrate the achievements of all the students, who have demonstrated their dedication and hard work towards their studies. These fantastic results are a reflection of students’ commitment to their...

Holsworthy Community College celebrate student's excellent achievements  

Students and staff at Holsworthy Community College are celebrating a superb set of GCSE results today , with many students now due to progress onto their chosen post-16 education, apprenticeship or training provider.

The year 11 students at the school, which is part of Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, have achieved some excellent results which reflect the hard work and commitment shown...

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