Education

Christow Primary Headteacher Recognised in National Teaching Awards

Amy Yeo, the headteacher at Christow Primary School, part of Education South West , has been awarded Bronze Winner status in the The Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School category of the Pearson Awards.

The awards, founded in 1998 by Lord Puttnam, celebrate excellence...

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Ellacombe C of E Academy Teaching Assistant Shortlisted for National Award

Ellacombe C of E Academy in Torquay, part of the Learning Academy Partnership , is proud to announce that Tracy Papworth-Reynolds has been shortlisted as a finalist for Teaching Assistant of the Year in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.

This national recognition celebrates Tracy’s exceptional contribution to education and her unwavering dedication to supporting...

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'St Gudula' stands by the River Swincombe on Dartmoor

Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for New Dartmoor Community Pageant

The spirit of a medieval saint will be evoked in a new community ritual for Dartmoor, which aims to reconnect people with water and the land. St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of the ceremony, which will honour water as the source of all life, and also celebrate the start of summer. ‘Gudula’s Gathering’ has been conceived by events curator and writer...

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Newton Abbot School Earns National Recognition for Making a Difference

All Saints Marsh CofE Academy (ASM), part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has been awarded Certificate of Achievement status in the 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards, in the Making a Difference – Primary School of the Year category. This national recognition celebrates the school’s dedication, impact, and commitment to providing an outstanding education for every pupil.

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Lifton School Pupils Enjoy New Early Years Outdoor Play Area

Children at Lifton Community Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, are making the most of their new outdoor play area.

The space gives young children a safe and engaging environment to explore and develop, featuring trikes, water play, and a range of other equipment designed to encourage active learning, coordination, and imaginative play.

Staff say the new play...

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Lifton Community Academy

Devon

Exeter MP supports biodiversity improvements in schools

Exeter MP, Steve Race, visited Bowhill Primary School on Friday 27th March 2026 to show his support for Little Green Change's Biodiversity in Schools Project, which provides free environmental education and biodiversity improvements to state-funded primary and secondary schools in Devon, Dorset and South-West Somerset, thanks to funding from The Nineveh Charitable Trust, The People's Postcode...

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Devon

All Aboard for Learning: St Michael’s Pupils Explore 200 Years of Railway History

Pupils in years 3 and 4 at St Michael’s C of E Academy , part of the Learning Academy Partnership, enjoyed an unforgettable field trip this term on the steam train from Buckfastleigh to Totnes Riverside to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway.

The visit coincided with the award-winning Railway 200 Exhibition Train, ‘Inspiration’, which was at Totnes Riverside station on the...

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Devon

Dartmouth Academy Pupils Support Groundbreaking Health Research with University of Exeter

Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of West, have continued their important collaboration with the University of Exeter Medical School as part of the Young Persons Advisory Group (YPAG).

The group, which has been working with researchers for several years, provides valuable insight to help shape projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of young people. Pupils contribute...

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Devon

Building Futures Event Helps South Devon College Students Take Key Steps Toward Construction Apprenticeships

Construction students from South Devon College seeking apprenticeships in the industry were given a unique opportunity recently.

As part of National Careers Week, the College held a Building Futures employer and student networking event at the Clean Energy Centre.

The College invited local employers from across the construction sector including plumbers, electricians and...

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St Andrew’s Pupils Embrace Creativity and Reflection During Spirituality Week

Pupils at St Andrew's CofE Academy in Buckland Monachorum, part of the Learning Academy Partnership , have been enjoying a meaningful and creative ‘Spirituality Week’, filled with opportunities to reflect, explore, and connect with the world around them.

Making the most of the recent sunshine, children took their learning outdoors to create beautiful spiral artwork inspired by Andy...

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St Andrew's CofE Academy

Devon

Earn While You Learn: New Education Foundation Degree Launches in Devon

A powerful new partnership between the Centre for the Children’s Workforce and the Ted Wragg Trust is opening the door to life-changing career progression for people working with children across Devon.

A brand new two-year Foundation Degree, now open for expressions of interest, has been created specifically for professionals already supporting children who want to build their...

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