An increase in entitlement to free childcare for pre school age children is likely to highlight a shortage of early years practitioners across the UK.
From September, the Government is doubling entitlement to free childcare for all three and four years olds, from 15 hours per week to 30 hours a week for working parents.
While the increase is welcomed, Devon County Council is concerned that there are too few early years practitioners working within the sector, and is encouraging people to consider careers in early years education.
143 students at Isca Academy are receiving their GCSE results today and we are extremely proud to report that they have achieved an impressive set of figures, with the Academy’s results improving once again.
I in 5 results this year is an A*/A, demonstrating Isca Academy’s ability to enable our most able students to achieve an exceptional level of academic achievement. Over 15% of the year group results contain 5 or more A* and A grades.
As a year group these students have far surpassed their entry-point expectations and are proof that Isca Academy is providing high quality...
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Two PE teachers have developed a new initiative for the sporting youth of Devon to develop their performance, whatever their sporting background.
Aimed at boys and girls aged 13 – 16, Complete Sports Preparation (CSP) aim is to improve the physical capabilities of athletes through agility, strength, power, speed and injury prevention work.
Becci Carter and Ed Jones, PE teachers with a combined 18 years of coaching experience between them, currently teach at Exeter School and were keen to make the most of the school’s ample grounds and facilities for their CSP sessions....
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is a family run attraction set in over 100 acres of beautiful Devonshire countryside, and has launched a brand new educational programme focusing on the learning development of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils.
The new educational programme will support a broad range of subjects that have been designed to be both engaging yet fun. Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be holding an open weekend on Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May for teachers and their families to experience all that the Park can offer for their pupils.
Visitor registration is now open at www.childcareshow.co.uk for this new event. It will be a unique forum for educators and child carers in the southwest to discover more about the hot topics and issues in early years education and childcare.
The South West Childcare & Education Show is an essential two-day free exhibition for teachers, head teachers, senior leaders, child minders, nursery owners/managers, childcare workers and parents, in fact anyone involved in early years education and childcare. It will be the perfect forum to meet experts and peers from the region, with an...
Update: As of his morning 16 schools will be closed or partially closed sue to decisions to close beign made late in the day.
The list has been updated witht he additional school names.
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At least 14 schools across Devon will be closed or partially closed tomorrow due to strike action from members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT). Six schools, including will be fully closed as a result of the strikes while eight others will be partially closed potentially disrupting work for parents across the county. The strike...
Following the recent success of the Performance Related Pay seminar held in Gloucester, Classpeople will be holding a second at Exeter Racecourse.
Classpeople will be hosting the opportunity for teachers and schools' senior management to discuss recent changes to teacher pay legislation on March 19 at Exeter Racecourse.
"The proposed changes to teachers' salary means awareness must be raised on how this will affect teaching staff and ensure schools are prepared for these reforms. We've invited teachers and schools across Devon to attend the event after a successful session...
Following the recent success of the Performance Related Pay seminar held in Gloucester, Classpeople will be holding a second at Exeter Racecourse. Classpeople will be hosting the opportunity for teachers and schools' senior management to discuss recent changes to teacher pay legislation on March 19 at Exeter Racecourse.
"The proposed changes to teachers' salary means awareness must be raised on how this will affect teaching staff and ensure schools are prepared for these reforms. We've invited teachers and schools across Devon to attend the event after a successful session in...
