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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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City College Plymouth students to benefit from fully funded study abroad opportunities

Students at City College Plymouth will benefit from more opportunities to study abroad following another successful application to the Government’s Turing Scheme.

For the second year in a row, the College will be able to fund trips to a number of far-flung destinations, where students will gain vital new skills while enjoying the trip of a lifetime. The past academic year has seen...

Keeping Up with Online Modules

The pandemic undeniably enforced us to make substantial changes. Any industry had to make big and crucial decisions in order to survive. We experienced big changes in our daily lives.

Businesses have shifted to remote work. Elementary and K-12 schools were challenged to embrace distance learning. Universities conducted online learning for formerly enrolled on-campus college students...

What to Consider When Choosing a University

A hard decision for many to make regarding their education is what university they should choose for their studies? There is a lot to think about. From what course you want to learn to begin with to how to find somewhere to stay. This article will go over some considerations you should have regarding a university and how you can make your decision go more smoothly. Let’s begin.

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Music to our ears: Plympton Academy celebrates Music Mark School status

Plympton Academy, located on Moorland Road, is delighted to become an independent member of the Plymouth Music Hub which supports, connects and influences Music Mark members in pursuit of a high quality, diverse and inclusive music education for all. In turn, the academy will see it offer many more exciting Arts opportunities to its students.

Plympton Academy is part of the high-...

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Duration of Masters Programs in Singapore: The Ultimate Guide

Masters programs are post-graduate programs that can be taken after you complete your undergraduate degree. They are designed to build on the knowledge and skills gained during your undergraduate studies, allowing you to further specialize in a given field of study.

These programs can be done as either an advanced extension of your bachelor’s degree or as a standalone qualification....

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Accounting Degree

To become an accountant, you will need to have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. There are many different accounting degrees available, so it is essential to choose the one that best fits your needs.

Most accounting degrees will cover financial accounting, tax accounting, and auditing. Some common specializations include forensic accounting, corporate...

Children from Curledge St Primary Academy get hands on at SkillBuild

Blossoming builders get hands on at Devon college

Construction professionals of the future took part in the largest multi-trade skills competition at South Devon College last week.

SkillBuild, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), is a series of competitions where the very best construction apprentices and trainees compete in their chosen trade, including bricklaying, roofing and carpentry.

As well as the...

Greggs launches new Breakfast Club in Yelverton

The Greggs Foundation has announced the opening of a new Breakfast Club at Lady Modiford’s Church of England Primary School, Yelverton.

The new club will offer 50 children who need it a free, nutritional breakfast before school to help pupils to be prepared for the day ahead. Breakfast options include toast, low sugar cereal, fruit, yoghurt, juice, and milk. As well as providing a...

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Marine Academy Primary judged 'Outstanding' for a second time

STAFF, pupils and parents have started back after the early May bank holiday with a genuine ‘spring’ in their step after the government’s education watchdog, Ofsted once again praised Marine Academy Primary and judged the school ‘Outstanding’.

The St Budeaux academy, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, was judged ‘Outstanding’ in every category, putting the school in the top 10 percent of...

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Ground-breaking SEND conference to take place in Devon

The Outdoors Group is holding its first ever conference ‘The Benefits of Outdoor Learning’ on July 6 with a programme designed for those working outdoors with students who have special educational needs and disabilities.

DFE stats from 2021 show that of all pupils in England, 12.2% had special educational needs (SEN) support. With the right support and educational provision in place...

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