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From Novice to Pro: A Journey Through Piano Learning

A new study shows that adult piano beginners saw better thinking skills and less stress after only six months of practice.

Learning to play the piano changes more than just your music skills. It changes who you are.

The journey starts with easy basics. You get better as you go, with each step building on the one before it.

What's so great about piano? It's more than just an instrument; it's a way to express yourself and make your brain stronger.

Here, we’ll help you go through this learning journey. It doesn't matter if you're eight or eighty. The keys...

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Matford Brook Academy Opens Revamped Library Space on World Book Day

Matford Brook Academy, (MBA) marked World Book Day on Thursday, 6th March, with a variety of exciting activities designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading. This year’s theme, “Read Your Way,” encouraged children to explore reading in a personal, enjoyable manner, helping them discover how books can be a fun and rewarding part of their lives.

World Book Day is a global initiative aimed at promoting the enjoyment of reading for pleasure. The charity behind it works to ensure that every child has access to books and encourages schools and communities to make reading a social,...

Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham). This coordinated rally aims to protest the proposed bill. This deeply concerning piece of legislation threatens educational freedoms and prioritises data collection over children's actual well-being.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a...

Cranbrook Education Campus Receives Prestigious Award for Wildlife Conservation from the RSPB

Cranbrook Education Campus, (CEC) is celebrating a monumental milestone in its dedication to wildlife conservation, having been awarded a prestigious Bronze Award by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in recognition of the school’s tireless commitment to supporting and protecting wildlife on campus.

This achievement is a result of the hard work and enthusiasm of their pupils, especially those from Reception to Year 3, who actively participated in a range of environmental activities throughout the past year.

The Bronze Award highlights the school’s...

Chris Stevens Charts Bradfield College's Future Growth

Under the leadership of Dr Chris Stevens , Bradfield College stands at the intersection of cherished tradition and thoughtful innovation. As the College moves through its 175th anniversary year, Stevens' vision for growth demonstrates how a historic institution can embrace the future while maintaining its core values and distinctive character.

Foundation for Future Growth

"Encouraging young people to develop their inquiry, to develop their character, to prepare themselves for the next stage of their life, not just of their education, is a privilege and a joy," Stevens reflects....

Steve Race MP Inspires Future Leaders During Visit to Isca Academy

Isca Academy had the privilege of welcoming Steve Race, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Exeter, to their school this term. Mr Race’s visit provided a unique opportunity for students and staff to engage in meaningful discussions about education, leadership, and community.

The day began with the school’s popular Friday morning Tea & Toast event, where Mr Race had the chance to meet with staff members. Following the informal gathering, he spent time with Isca’s Student Leadership Team, answering some thought provoking questions about politics and his role.

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Big Brush Club expands to all primary schools in Devon

A supervised toothbrushing scheme, known as the Big Brush Club, has been running in some areas of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay since 2023. However, the scheme, which is provided for 3-5 year old children in key stage 1, is now being rolled out to all primary schools in Devon who have an early years nursery, pre-school or reception class provision.

It is funded by NHS Devon, in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council, and delivered by dental provider At Home Dental.

Jonathan Bouwer-Davies, Clinical Dental Adviser for NHS Devon said: “...

Beebots, Metal Detectors, and More: Exwick Heights Boosts Early Years STEM Learning

Exwick Heights Primary School is thrilled to announce the successful receipt of a £15,000 STEM grant from Howmet Aerospace, aimed at enhancing their Early Years provision and inspiring a lifelong love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the very start of children's educational journeys.

Thanks to this generous funding, the school has been able to purchase innovative resources, including programmable devices like Beebots (award winning programmable floor robots) to support early coding skills, alongside exciting science tools such as metal detectors,...

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

In almost all cases, a parent or guardian is the very best person to judge a child’s needs, it is abhorrent that parental rights are being diminished so greatly by this bill, putting these decisions into the hands of a local authority and state who know little to nothing of each individual child’s genuine needs.

Written by and previously published on The Home Ed Daily - with the permission of author Poppy Coles .

I can’t imagine a life in which home education didn’t play a major part. Since 2012 my life has been inextricably linked with the home educating community; from...

Valspar Trade supports Exeter College as part of UK-wide tour

As part of its 2024/25 College Tour, Valspar Trade has recently visited Exeter College, delivering its award-winning Colour Workshop to its painting and decorating students.

The college was also presented with a £500 donation, which it plans to put towards funding for its popular Student Awards competition.

Valspar Trade, part of Valspar and Sherwin-Williams, is on tour, taking its award-winning Colour Workshop to a series of colleges across the UK. This week, Valspar Trade was at Exeter College, with Trade Sales Specialist (TSS) for the region, Anthony Bowman-Pounder,...

Ted Wragg Trust Schools Champion Children’s Mental Health with Creative Initiatives and Student-Led Support this Children’s Mental Health Week

Next week, schools across the Ted Wragg Trust, spanning Devon, will be marking Children’s Mental Health Week. Organised by the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, the annual event raises awareness of the importance of mental health for children and young people. This year’s theme, Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, encourages young people to embrace self-awareness, discover their strengths, and explore what mental wellbeing means to them.

At Tor Bridge High in Plymouth a creative mental health scavenger hunt and quiz has been designed to capture students' attention and spark...

Education

From Novice to Pro: A Journey Through Piano Learning

Matford Brook Academy Opens Revamped Library Space on World Book Day

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Cranbrook Education Campus Receives Prestigious Award for Wildlife Conservation from the RSPB

Chris Stevens Charts Bradfield College's Future Growth

Steve Race MP Inspires Future Leaders During Visit to Isca Academy

Big Brush Club expands to all primary schools in Devon

Beebots, Metal Detectors, and More: Exwick Heights Boosts Early Years STEM Learning

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

Valspar Trade supports Exeter College as part of UK-wide tour

Ted Wragg Trust Schools Champion Children’s Mental Health with Creative Initiatives and Student-Led Support this Children’s Mental Health Week

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