Education

TUI inspires Exeter Beaver Scout Group at Airport Visit

Fourteen Beaver Scouts from 1st Cranbrook Beavers visited Exeter Airport for a behind the scenes look at some of the airport's most exciting operations and day-to-day activities.

Hosted by TUI, the visit took the Scout’s learning to new heights as they worked towards earning their Air Activities Stage 1 Badge.

TUI Crew Relations Manager Nicola Bendall hosted the Beaver Scout’s trip alongside Exeter Airport where the group was introduced to the basics of aviation through learning and activities.

“We had such a fun evening with the Beaver Scouts, learning about...

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Balanceability supports Cycle to School Week 2024 with top tips for helping children set off on two wheels

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/25/2024 - 7:26pm

Teaching a child to ride a bike can be daunting and frustrating for all concerned, but Balanceability is helping parents and carers get their little ones moving on two wheels, in support of Cycle to School Week, 23rd-27th September 2024. By downloading Balanceability’s Parent Guide and following its top tips for learning to ride two-wheels, stress can be replaced with fun and children can set off to school or nursery with c onfidence.

A recent survey of bike-riders* by Balanceability revealed that most people learnt to cycle with help from their dad (55%), while 13% were self-...

Exwick Heights Primary School Art Club brighten up Exeter Foodbank’s new home

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2024 - 6:06pm

Pupils and staff at Exwick Heights Primary School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust are delighted to be the very first school to have taken up the challenge of providing Exeter Foodbank with some artwork for their new home in Cowick Street.

Members of the Art Club at the school put brushes to paper and created some colourful paintings for the foodbank to put on display. The foodbank’s new venue is brilliant but with white walls and grey floors throughout, it did need some cheering up!

Exwick Heights has a thriving Art Club and places a real focus on creative, as well as...

Making the grade! Adult learners collect their GCSE results from Learn Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/23/2024 - 9:44am

Adult learners at Learn Devon were among those who endured the nerve-racking moment of collecting their GCSE results yesterday.

Learn Devon, Devon County Council’s adult education service, offers free GCSE English and maths qualifications, with courses that start in September and in January.

In Exmouth, Andrew Morgan achieved a grade 5 in his English GCSE. He said: “I’m delighted, it's has been a long year and I have had to work really hard and I'm now feeling really relieved. Thanks to Learn Devon, especially to the learning support team for their help.”

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Exeter College Learners Celebrate GCSE Exam Success with Record Progress Rates 

Exeter College students are celebrating their GCSE results as sixth form and adult learners alike collected their results on Thursday, alongside thousands of young people across the country.

Bucking the national picture for those retaking English and Maths GCSEs, sixth form learners have made amazing progress from the GCSE grade they attained in school while studying alongside their full time course.

One of those students is Trinity Bridger who retook her GCSE Maths and English. Trinity previously achieved a 3 in English and has made amazing progress, getting a 6 today,...

Queen Elizabeth’s Celebrates GCSE Results

Crediton students achieve brilliant exam results. Students and staff from Queen Elizabeth’s School, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have been celebrating exceptional GCSE results today (22nd August.)

Creating an Inspiring Outdoor Space in Schools: The Value of a Canopy Area

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 08/13/2024 - 9:46am

Outdoor spaces in schools are vital for children's physical, emotional, and social development. They offer a refreshing change from the classroom environment and promote healthy play, exercise, and interaction. However, in regions where rain is frequent, outdoor activities can be limited by the weather. This is where installing a canopy area can make a significant difference, providing a sheltered space that allows children to enjoy the outdoors regardless of the weather.

The Importance of Outdoor Play in Education

Research consistently shows that outdoor play is crucial for the...

Becoming a Moving and Handling Train the Trainer: A Simple Guide

Authored by rosarito91
Posted: Sun, 08/11/2024 - 11:44am

Moving and handling training is very important in many jobs, especially in health and social care. It helps people learn how to lift, carry, and move things safely.

This reduces the risk of injuries at work. In the UK, many workers need this training to stay safe.

But did you know that you can also train to become a Moving and Handling Trainer?

This means you can teach others how to move and handle things correctly.

In this article, we will explain what a Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course is, why it’s important, and how you can become a...

Repton School Pupils Secure Offers for Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Courses at Top Universities

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 08/04/2024 - 7:35pm

Pupils from Repton School, Derbyshire, have secured offers to study medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry from leading universities. Cambridge, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Exeter are amongst the prestigious universities to offer the Sixth Form pupils places .

Repton is well-renowned for its exceptional academic outcomes and higher education success. In 2023, around 60% of A Level pupils secured their first-choice place at Russell Group universities. Overseas destinations for leavers included Princeton, Cornell, and other Ivy League colleges in the U.S.

Repton Pupils’...

From Student to Certified Trainer: A Timeline of Your Training Journey

Authored by Joe Banks
Posted: Fri, 07/26/2024 - 8:31am

Embarking on the journey from a student to a certified trainer is an exciting and rewarding adventure. At Create PT , we are dedicated to providing comprehensive online personal training qualification courses designed to transform fitness enthusiasts into professional trainers.

With over 30 years of combined experience, our team ensures that each course not only equips you with the necessary skills but also prepares you to build and sustain your own fitness business. Our diverse range of qualifications, including the Level 2 + 3 Combined Diploma, Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage...

Exeter students create ‘Diversi-trees’ to celebrate differences

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2024 - 7:07pm

West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , has celebrated Schools Diversity Week this term.

West Exe School’s Cultural Champions led the way in helping to design, create and sell badges to raise money for the school’s charity Exeter Food Action to help celebrate and support both diversity within their community and the wider world.

Exeter’s Devon Diversity group led several workshops for Year 7 students, helping them to understand the importance of cultural diversity. The students showed real enthusiasm and a keen interest, asking some really thought-provoking...

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