education

Exminster Pre-School is ‘Outstanding’

Staff and children at Exminster Pre-School have been celebrating an ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED report.

The report rated the Pre-School as Outstanding in both nursery education and care, praising in particular the very high standard of teaching, the experienced staff who have an excellent understanding of each child’s needs, and how staff work exceptionally well with parents.

The report also noted that the manager, staff and committee “have an excellent understanding of how to implement and monitor the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage”, that staff provide “highly...

Powderham Food Festival

Event Date: 
03/10/2015 - 10:30am to 04/10/2015 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon

Building on the growing success of Powderham Food Festival, which first launched in 2012 and draws food-lovers from across the region, this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than ever. The popular date in Devon’s culinary calendar has doubled its appeal for 2015, as it is due to take place over two days from 3rd to 4th October – perfect timing as it marks the end of British Food Fortnight.

Back by popular demand comes Powderham Food Festival’s dramatic Theatre of Fire 'n Smoke, where some of Britain’s best BBQ cooks will be demonstrating their cooking skills...

Teenagers wanted for Roots A Capella Choir

Authored by Sarah Owen
Posted: Mon, 09/21/2015 - 4:53pm

Are you aged 13-18? Do you love to sing? Then here’s your chance! Roots A Capella is run by Devon-based music charity, Wren Music, and meets in St. Sidwell’s Community Centre in central Exeter, just minutes away from the bus station. The choir meets once a month on Sundays and is a great opportunity to improve your vocal skills, learn a huge range of songs from all over the world as well as take part in high calibre performances around the region. In the last term, Roots A Capella have had an exiting run of performances, including at Exeter Cathedral and Torquay Princess Theatre as well as...

Roots A Capella Choir needs you!

Authored by Sarah Owen
Posted: Mon, 09/14/2015 - 4:09am

Are you aged 13-18? Do you love to sing? Then here’s your chance!

Roots A Capella is run by Devon-based music charity, Wren Music, and meets in St. Sidwell’s Community Centre in central Exeter, just minutes away from the bus station.

The choir meets once a month on Sundays and is a great opportunity to improve your vocal skills, learn a huge range of songs from all over the world as well as take part in high calibre performances around the region.

In the last term, Roots A Capella have had an exiting run of performances, including at Exeter Cathedral and Torquay...

Education milestone for Cranbrook

The first students started their classes at the new Cranbrook Education Campus on Thursday 3 September, a brand new ‘all through’ school for pupils aged between two and 16 run by The Ted Wragg Trust.

The school opened with around 60 places filled in the Nursery, 17 primary school students and 31 Year 7 students. The classrooms are being opened in phases, with more space used in line with student numbers as the community continues to grow.

Moira Marder, Executive Head Teacher at the Ted Wragg Trust said: “It’s so exciting to be part of the inception at this new school,...

French Evening Classes

Event Date: 
17/09/2015 - 5:45pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Community College

FRENCH CLASSES FOR ADULTS AUTUMN TERM 2015

FRENCH CONTINUERS

• A course for those who wish to improve their conversation skills and already have some French. • Ten 1 hour sessions concentrating on conversation, with some grammar input. • Thursdays at 5.45 p.m. in Room 816 at Exmouth Community College. • September 17th to December 3rd inclusive (EXCEPT: October 1st and 30th ) • £55 payable at the first session • Contact Gill Yates: gyates@uwclub.net

FRENCH FOR ALMOST BEGINNERS

• Classes for those who may have followed a beginners’ course or who have a limited...

Taste sensations with Exeter Cookery School

Jim and Lucy Fisher, founders of Exeter Cookery School - due to launch later this year on Exeter’s historic quayside - were cooking up a storm at the pre-launch of their exciting new venture. Held at the swish showroom of Sapphire Spaces in Topsham, Jim and Lucy entertained the crowd of food lovers with a tantalising taste of what’s in store from this dynamic duo.

Jim entertained with a cookery demonstration, with help from members of the audience, and everyone enjoyed some tempting treats such as minted pea soup and duck confit with panko breadcrumbs, washed down with some pink...

My Country

Event Date: 
19/08/2015 - 10:00am to 23/08/2015 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Clyst House, Winslade Park, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DS

Open 10am – 3pm Daily Cost Free Public Admission

Our My Country exhibition illustrates how photographers across the world view their own country. For many it was an opportunity to present their country in a positive light; they have shared their favourite landscapes, local wildlife or bustling street scenes.

Amongst the images, there are some political and social messages for us, from Britain and around the world. Collectively, they encourage us to consider how each of us might improve life for everyone in our own country.

MY COUNTRY is a touring photographic...

Michelmores expands relationship with South Devon College

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Thu, 07/09/2015 - 6:12pm

Michelmores has been appointed to advise South Devon College following a successful tender and presentation under the Crescent Purchasing Consortium framework.

South Devon College has five campuses in Torbay and the surrounding area including Paignton, Newton Abbot and Torquay. The College offers people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds a wide range of courses and qualification opportunities. An Ofsted 'Outstanding' college, it is one of the top Further Education and Tertiary Colleges in England based on student success and achievement. Led by Emma Honey, who will...

Advances in visual impairment technology revealed in Exeter

On 2 July 2015, Visual Impairment (VI) was put under the spotlight at a special conference hosted by the WESC Foundation in Devon, where experts from around the world came together to reveal their latest research findings and technological advancements to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and healthcare professionals, carers, local authority representatives, and specialist schools and colleges.

The day covered all the latest developments in medical technology, such as stem cell therapy, optogenetics, gene therapy and vision prosthesis (bionic eyes) to help combat retinal eye disease...

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