Education

Matford Brook Academy, part of the Ted Wragg Trust is pleased to announce that Emily Simpson-Horne has been appointed as the first ever headteacher of the brand new school being built on the edge of Exeter within the Haldon Reach development.

Emily is an experienced headteacher and school leader in the South West after moving from working in education in the Midlands. Her most recent post was leading an all-through school during which she developed a passion for educating 2-16 year olds on the same site. Having worked with schools across the country to innovate community led, ‘...

Exeter School is delighted to be hosting its first Education Festival on Saturday 25 June. The festival, which is framed around the concept of ‘Character Education’ will provide teaching professionals, parents and academics with the opportunity to discover how we can use this approach to ensure our children flourish throughout their school life and are ready for productive lives beyond.

Character Education focuses developing a child’s inherent character, and how schools have a role to play in helping them shape who they are. By providing a guiding force in the way they learn the...

Fish on painkillers, the power of tiny shrimps and late-night snacking by bumblebees are just some of the subjects on offer at this year's Soapbox Science in Exeter.

The event – from noon-3pm on Saturday 11 June at Piazza Terracina, Exeter Quayside – is free to attend and will feature 12 female scientists explaining their work.

The talks will be interactive and child-friendly, with questions welcome.

"We'll have four speakers each hour, trying to tempt the public to come and listen," said Dr Sariqa Wagley , one of the event's organisers.

"There's no...

All-time studying under the external pressure of parents is destroying students’ individuality because the creation of mental health problems. In this situation, it is of utmost importance to alleviate the stored stress in mind by doing some physical activities in the school playground and at home.

You will be amazed at how effective sports can be in a student’s life. Physical activities do not mean sports only. It includes all kinds of adventures such as local games, running or walking, hiking, competitions held at the school, traveling, and even climbing steps or dancing to a...