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 joining her new online school.

“For many of our students going to mainstream secondary school...

How Early Play Shapes a Child’s Love for Learning

Children are naturally curious. From the moment they start exploring the world around them, play becomes their first and most powerful teacher. Through play, they begin to understand how things work, how people behave, and how their own actions create reactions.

What may seem like simple fun, like stacking blocks, pretending to cook, or singing a song, actually builds the foundation...

Marine Academy Boys Claim Bronze at World Schools Football Cup in Barcelona

Marine Academy Secondary is thrilled to announce that its Year 9 boys’ football team has achieved an incredible third-place finish at the World Schools Football Cup, ranking third in the world. The event was held in Barcelona over four days.

From an impressive 6–0 opening victory to the final whistle, the team demonstrated skill, determination, teamwork, and outstanding sportsmanship...

10 Years of Success: Cranbrook Education Campus Marks Milestone with School-Wide Celebration

Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) has marked its tenth birthday this month with a celebration for the whole school community. Families, pupils, staff and members of the Cranbrook community all came together on Friday the 3rd of October to hear speeches from school leaders, as well as representatives from the Ted Wragg Trust which the school is a part of.

Pupils also shared some of...

Choosing a secondary school - Devon based online headteacher says parents deserve more choice

As the deadline for selecting secondary school places draws near, the head teacher at a new online school, believes families deserve greater choice.

Devon based Lisa Boorman of Queen’s Online School thinks many children do not thrive in crowded classrooms and could achieve more in smaller, more flexible settings.

“Why don’t we offer, at the point where parents are choosing a...

Small School, Big Welcome: Bishop of Exeter Visits Charleton CofE Academy

Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has welcomed the Rt Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, the Bishop of Exeter, for a visit this term.

Headteacher, Hannah Ruston, gave him a tour of the school, along with Reverend Mark Neave, who is responsible for nine rural churches in the South Hams, his wife, and Ken Ball, the Bishop's appointee from St Marys Church in West...

Former South Devon College student gets dream job as Norland Nanny

Ever since she was a child former South Devon College student Charlotte Smith has wanted to be a Norland Nanny.

“I was 10 years old when my granny sent me a newspaper article about a Norland Nanny and it sparked my interest. I’ve always had a passion to work in early years but the idea of becoming a Norland Nanny was something else.”

From that day on Charlotte was set on...

Online school could be an alternative to mainstream school for many young people

One answer to funding crisis in special needs education - offer online education says Devon based headteacher

The headteacher of a new online school believes one answer to the funding crisis in special needs education is for local authorities to offer online education as an addition to mainstream schools.

Lisa Boorman, headteacher of Queen’s Online School says the recent Institute for Fiscal Studies report stating that supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send...

The Advantages Of Choosing Expert GCSE English Tutors

Finding the right help for GCSE English can be a challenge. Many students struggle with reading comprehension, essay writing, or analysing texts, and these skills can’t always be mastered with classroom learning alone.

Personalised tutoring provides targeted guidance, helping learners gain the confidence they need for exams. If you’re wondering why expert help is worth it, keep...

Study Smarter at Home: Practical Tips for Online Lessons

Home can be a calm, effective classroom with a few simple tweaks. This guide shares practical tips that parents and students can use with confidence. We’ll cover space, routines, and study habits that make learning stick. It’s written with busy families in mind. Keep it simple, keep it steady, and watch progress build.

Create a Calm, Simple Study Zone

A calm study space makes...

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