Education

Heart charity plea to sign life-saving petition

People in the South West believe children should be taught CPR in schools, according to new research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

The BHF polled over 2,000 people and found that 89% of people in the South West thought that children should leave secondary school knowing the life-saving skill.

More than 30,000 people have a cardiac arrest outside of hospital, but less...

Time is running out for primary school admissions

Parents are being urged not to leave it till the last minute to choose which schools they would most like their children to this year.

Families whose children are due to start at primary school for the first time or junior school (having completed Year 2 in an infant school) in September 2015 have under 40 days left to tell the Council which three schools are their top choices....

Students aim to unlock the secrets of Plymouth Sound

The beautiful and diverse creatures that inhabit Plymouth Sound are to be explored in an evening of entertainment organised by students at Plymouth University.

Five undergraduates from the School of Marine Science and Engineering are staging the public event to share their love and knowledge of what is lurking just a stone’s throw from the city centre.

They hope the free event...

Study identifies challenges and rewards of working with two-year-olds

A study on those who work with two-year-olds in the early years setting, with a particular focus on government funded part-time places for children from the most disadvantaged families, has highlighted the complexity, the challenge and the rewards.

The report, published by Plymouth University and Oxford University researchers, and funded by TACTYC (an association for professional...

Erme Primary pupils learn about their local history

Over 65 children from Erme Primary School enjoyed a unique educational visit to Stowford Mill, which is located just a short stroll away at the historic Stowford Mill in Ivybridge. The iconic paper mill, which was purchased last October by Devon-based property developer Burrington Estates, is set to be transformed into a mixed-use development following an extensive public consultation and...

New financial schemes to educate school pupils on dangers of debt

Pupils in Plymouth are to learn about the importance of saving money and how to avoid getting into financial difficulty, as part of a new scheme aimed at stemming the spiral of debt.

The project is a joint initiative between Plymouth City Council, Hope and City of Plymouth Credit Unions, Barclays, and local schools to educate young people on managing their finances. It is hoped the...

Plymouth Parent Conference for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities will be able to hear first-hand how Plymouth is responding to the new Children and Families Act at a special event being held next month.

On 4 November Plymouth Parent Partnership and Your Child Your Voice are co-hosting a conference for families, giving them a chance to talk to managers and commissioners...

Young set to sparkle at education and film ceremony

Young learners from across Plymouth will be treading the red carpet at Plymouth’s Children’s University graduation and Young Motion Plymouth 2014.

Over 100 young people between the ages of five and 14 will be graduating with the Children’s University (CU) - a national organisation that recognises the efforts of young people who learn outside the classroom. It is run locally by Plymouth...

Cheeky Little Campers inspire next generation

Year four children at Shakespeare Primary School in Plymouth, met Alison Seabeck MP to explain how they made their fun video on how to pitch a Vango tent

MPs from the South West are meeting pupils in primary schools who have taken part in the ‘Cheeky Little Campers’ campaign to find out what they’ve learnt whilst making pitching videos and trying camping in their new Vango tent....

Library scheme encourages Tavistock College pupils to read

YOUNGSTERS at Tavistock College are being inspired to read more books thanks to a special programme sponsored by Fairway Furniture.

The school’s Accelerated Reader Programme is being sponsored by the family-run furniture company for the second year running.

The scheme encourages pupils to read books from the school library before taking part in an online quiz about what they...

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