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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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What’s in Store for Newton Abbot Museum?

Newton Abbot Museum awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a new accessible collections store.

Today, Newton Abbot Museum is announcing a £818,653 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a new accessible state-of-the-art museum store. This will be an interactive space for members of the community to get more involved with behind-the-scenes museum...

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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...

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All aboard - a new initiative to support Devon’s Young Carers

Devon Young Carers at Westbank has launched a new initiative to support young people who care for family members. Called the Young Carers Movement Group, it gives young carers a platform to share their views on the support service provided by Westbank Community Health and Care, as well as suggest improvements, and highlight additional support young carers would like to see in the future. The...

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East Devon Farmers Invited to Apply for Funding to Support Nature 

Farmers and land managers across East Devon are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which supports projects that benefit nature recovery, climate action, local communities, and sustainable farming practices.

The programme, created by Defra and overseen locally by the East Devon National Landscape, has already funded a...

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Exeter Racecourse general manager Jack Parkinson, Dexter and clerk of the course Jason Loosemoore

Devon’s greatest racing spectacle is back on Haldon Hill

Exeter Racecourse bursts into life on Thursday, October 9, with a seven-race card and the start of the 2025 jump season.

The jump season bursts into life next Thursday, October 9, with the return of racing to Haldon Hill. As the gates swing open and the thunder of hooves echoes across the famous turf, Exeter Racecourse promises an action-packed seven-race card and a celebration of...

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The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust has been awarded a grant by The Norman Family Trust

Grant from Norman Family Trust helps  secure future of Dartmoor pony handling service

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) has been awarded a grant from the Norman Family Trust to support its specialist pony handling service, ensuring the continued welfare and safe management of Dartmoor’s semi-wild ponies.

The funding, announced this week, will support the Trust’s specialist pony handler in delivering essential care to keepers and farmers across Dartmoor.

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ADHD Awareness Month - how one Devon headteacher went from sceptic to advocate

When Devon based Lisa Boorman first heard colleagues in schools discussing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), she admits her initial reaction was one of scepticism

“Everyone seemed to be getting labelled,” she recalls. “I thought it was just impulsive behaviour.”

An experienced teacher and confident in her ability to manage behaviour Ms Boorman was convinced that...

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Oke Energy Fest returns

Tamar Energy Community (TEC) is delighted to announce the return of Oke Energy Fest , taking place on Saturday, 4th October 2025 , from 10:00 to 15:00 at Charter Hall, Okehampton .

The Fest offers a welcoming space for local householders and residents to explore practical ways to improve their home’s energy efficiency, increase comfort, and build resilience against rising energy...

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Homebuilder Bellway donates £1,000 to help children and young people facing bereavement in Devon

A Devon charity that supports children and young people suffering a bereavement has received a £1,000 donation from a local homebuilder.

Balloons, based in Exeter, was given the money by Bellway, which is building homes in the county in Crediton and Tiverton.

The charity offers a range of help to children and young people when someone significant in their lives has died or...

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MAKE A DATE WITH DISCOVERY AS FREE FUTURES FESTIVAL COMES TO EXETER THIS OCTOBER

This autumn, Exeter will once again become a playground for curious minds as FUTURES – a festival of discovery – returns with a weekend of wonder. Taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October , visitors can dive into hands-on science, explore cutting-edge research, and discover the extraordinary work happening right on their doorstep at the University of Exeter.

The...

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