Education

Branching Out: Cranbrook Pupils Help Elbury Farm Woodland Project Take Root

Cranbrook Education Campus, (CEC) is excited to announce the launch of a new environmental project aimed at enhancing the developing woodland area at Elbury Farm.

This term, the school’s primary environmental group took their first steps towards bringing nature closer to their hearts with an inspiring session of creativity, team-building, and outdoor exploration.

The...

Higher education regulator gives University Centre South Devon a glowing report in independent assessment

University Centre South Devon, the higher education arm of South Devon College, has been awarded Indefinite Foundation Degree Awarding Powers after an independent assessment recognised its exceptional quality of higher education and commitment to academic excellence, student success, and industry collaboration.

The University Centre is in the unique position of offering degree...

Why Private Tutors Still Matter in a Digital Learning Age

Online courses, learning apps and virtual classrooms have changed how we study. It’s easier than ever to learn from home, with flexible access to lessons and resources on almost any subject. But while digital tools are helpful, there’s still something uniquely valuable about working with a private tutor. For students who really want to get to grips with a subject, one-to-one teaching can make...

University Centre South Devon responds to crisis in the nursing sector

A Devon university is responding to a crisis in growing and retaining nursing students, apprentices and early-career nursing staff, by offering unique programmes that will ensure a robust and future-ready nursing workforce.

University Centre South Devon is the first and only Further Education (FE) college in the UK with higher education provision approved by the Nursing and Midwifery...

Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45 and 55-mile routes, students from Exmouth Community College, Honiton Community College, Isca Academy,...

South Devon College tips on next steps after secondary school

With GCSE exams around the corner many young people and their parents or carers will be considering their next steps.

Do they stay on at their existing school or leave and go to college?

Of course, each young person is different but Matt Harbour, Vice Principal of South Devon College believes studying at a further education college opens many opportunities.

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Exam revision tips for parents from South Devon College

With exam season looming, it can be an anxious time for families. Even so, parents and carers can make a real difference in helping with revision.

We asked Jess Tucker, Head of Tutorial and Learner Progress at South Devon College in Paignton, for expert tips on how parents can support their young people during revision.

Here’s her ten top tips for parents and carers:

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  • Boxing Champion Rachel Mackenzie Inspires Teign Students to Become Mental Health Ambassadors

    A group of 20 students from across Education South West’s secondary schools recently took part in an inspiring training day at Teign School in Kingsteignton as part of the Youth Sport Trust's Active in Mind initiative.

    Led by Rachel Mackenzie, former World Number 1 Thai Boxer and British Boxing Champion, the day equipped the students with the tools and techniques needed to support...

    Taylor Wimpey supports Collaton St Mary school with World Book Day donation

    Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School has received a £200 World Book Day gift card from Taylor Wimpey Exeter as part of the housebuilder’s commitment to the national campaign.

    World Book Day is a charity campaign that takes place in March every year and aims to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to immerse themselves in new...

    Identifying local needs: the sport and physical activity sector publish local skills plan for Devon

    Alongside local employers, education providers, local authorities, the health sector and employability-focused organisations, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) have implemented a local skills plan for the sport and physical activity workforce in Devon.

    Developed by the Devon Local Skills Accountability Board (LSAB), the plan identifies...

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