Education

Year 9 students Zack, Daisy and Maisie from West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , cooked a hot homemade meal for the homeless clients of St Petrocks this term.

Originating as a community project providing humanitarian response to rough sleepers in Exeter, St Petrocks officially opened its doors in December 1994, having been given permission by the Central Parish of Exeter to adapt two thirds of St Petrock’s church for use as a homeless centre. Over 600 people every year face homelessness and multiple disadvantages in Exeter and the surrounding areas.

Many of...

Schools around the UK are invited to sign up to the most exciting collaborative and fun climate event for schools to take place this year - The Climate Action Countdown . Four weeks of climate action activities and events will take place from 7 June to 5 July 2024 – helping to inspire and engage students with fun activities related to reducing their own and their schools’ carbon footprints and protecting nature.

30 climate charities are coming together – as part of the Let's Go Zero campaign, which supports schools to be zero carbon by 2030 - to create a month of climate action...

In every aspect of society, including leadership, women are rewriting the rules. From community organizers to CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, women are showcasing their amazing ability to lead, inspire, and drive positive change in a range of roles. But there can be differences on the road to becoming a powerful female leader, and each has her own obstacles to overcome.

This blog is designed to empower you on this journey by outlining the essential skills for women aspiring to leadership roles. We’ll look at ways to build the self-assurance, communication skills, and strategic...

Students at West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have been picking up their paddles and taking part in the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the country!

Pickleball, once a niche sport, has exploded into a nationwide craze in recent years, captivating players, regardless of their age or skill level. The game first emerged in the 1960s and is a mixture of tennis, badminton and ping pong, it has gained momentum in recent years as the ultimate social sport, bringing people together to take part in a fun and accessible form of exercise.

Pickleball has now...