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Bicton College launches funding rethink petition

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

THE head of a Devon college is asking for public support in a bid to get a Government quango to change its mind over a crucial funding issue.
An online petition has been launched by Bicton College as it tries to get the Learning and ...

Exeter Tory hopeful enters school field dispute

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

EXETER Tory hopeful Hannah Foster says she hopes the dispute over the potential sale of the school playing field can soon be...

Pupils' art gives a sense of place

ART TRIP: Mary Waterer, 12, and other pupils from the West of England School and College for young people with little or no sight visited Exeter Phoenix gallery

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

WORK by pupils at an Exeter special school has gone on display at a city arts centre. Exeter Phoenix is this month exhibiting art by youngsters at...

Colleges' merger pull-out slammed as a 'betrayal'

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

LEADING figures at Exeter College have called a Government's quango's decision to withdraw funding from a merger deal a "betrayal of trust". The...

Primary school to unveil new mural

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

THE grand unveiling of a mural at a Devon school will take place later this month. Honiton Decorative and Fine Arts Society and West Hill Primary...

Schools funding shake-up could benefit Devon

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

CHANGES are being proposed to the way education cash is shared out amid continuing concerns it is unfair to Devon schools. A consultation has now been...

Students draw up virtual battle lines

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

BATTLE lines have been drawn to find the University of Exeter's most talented computer gamer. Created by university students, Toroid Wars is a...

Men in White will show pupils how science is fun

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

YOUNGSTERS will take part in a event to mark National Science and Engineering Week in the city tomorrow. The popular Men in White event will be held...

University nursery rated outstanding

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

ONE of the region's longest standing day nurseries has received an outstanding rating from the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted). The...

Taxi drivers celebrated in drama

TALE OF THE ROAD: Exeter University students are to put on an exhibition and performance dedicated to the city's taxi drivers at the Guildhall Shopping Centre

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

TAXI drivers will be celebrated in a performance and exhibition by city drama students. Third-year students at the University of Exeter will perform...