Newton Abbot Chosen for New SEND Support Pilot
Newton Abbot is one of three areas in Devon selected for a new initiative that gives schools faster access to specialist support for children and young people with special educational...
Devon Announces Pilot Sites for SEND Experts at Hand
Devon County Council (DCC) is preparing to launch the government's Experts at Hand initiative and can now confirm where the Devon pilot will...
School Farm Project Backed Despite Flood Risk, Awaits Minister
A school that won council backing for its riverside farm despite a "risk to life" warning over flooding will have to wait a bit longer to...
Devon Reveals Locations for SEND Experts at Hand Pilot
Devon County Council (DCC) is preparing to launch the government's Experts at Hand initiative and can now confirm where the Devon pilot will...
Angela Rayner to Decide Devon School Project’s Fate
A Devon school which won council backing for its riverside farm despite a 'risk to life' warning over flooding will have to wait a bit...
Devon School Farm Keeps Pupils Despite Flood Risk
Devon's most vulnerable children can keep learning at a riverside school farm after councillors backed continued use of the site despite flood risk concerns. The Greater Horseshoe School asked Teignbridge...
University Centre South Devon Marks 300 Graduates
More than 300 Students Graduate from University Centre South Devon | Read more on FE News!
Devon School’s Healthy Menu Sees Kids Eat Kilos of Olives
As the government bans deep fried food in schools, a head teacher shares his healthy eating stance.
Devon School Pupils Eat Kilos of Olives
When you think of school meals, beige fried food may spring to mind. That is not the case at Landscore Primary School in Devon. "They love the salad bar. They...
Bideford Primary School Placed in Special Measures After Ofsted
A North Devon primary school is set to join a multi-academy trust after an Ofsted inspection found "concerns across a number of areas". West Croft Primary School in Bideford was...
Students Can’t Return Home as Bomb Experts Work at Falmouth Docks
Students living inside a cordon where a suspected unexploded ordnance was found at Falmouth Docks say they are unable to return home.
Ofsted Inspection Prompts Temporary Closure of Ottery St Mary Preschool
Busy Otters Pre-School in Ottery Saint Mary has temporarily closed following an Ofsted inspection. The committee wrote to parents and carers on September 18 to announce that the closure is...
New Video Explains Devon’s Four Cornerstones
A new video from the Devon SEND Local Area Partnership talks to SEND families and the people who work with them about the approach the area...
Cornwall College Rugby Academy Wins 28-10 in New Kit
Monday, 21 September 2026 12:01 Cornwall College Rugby Academy debuted its new kit before securing a 28–10 victory over Truro School. The win marked a strong start to the season...
£9.3m Programme to Enhance Devon and Torbay Education
Eligible educational institutions in Devon and Torbay are being called upon to participate in a new capital investment programme.
Burraton Primary Receives £2,000 for Outdoor Learning
A SALTASH primary school is to give its outdoor learning facilities a £2,000 boost after receiving a donation from one of Cornwall's biggest...
Duchy College to Open Butchery Academy for Cornwall
Duchy College has launched a Butchery Academy to train new workers for Cornwall's food and farming sector. The academy will open at the Stoke Climsland campus in October, offering aspiring...
Cornwall College Group Backs AI Lessons for 14-Year-Olds
The Cornwall College Group believes AI should be embraced as a learning tool, provided it is taught responsibly.
Buddy Bench Donated to Cornish School to Unite Pupils
A charity has given a "buddy bench" to a Cornish primary school to help bring the children together. Looe Shedders CIO delivered the bench to Duloe Church of England Primary...
North Devon College Opens Low Carbon Training Centre
North Devon College has teamed up with heating technology manufacturer Vaillant Group UK to open a new specialist heat pump training centre...
Extra Buses Added After Exeter Students Face Overcrowded Trains
Overcrowding on railway lines used by college students and school pupils has led a train company to add extra bus services. Students on the train between Barnstaple and Exeter say...
Bus Route Changes Leave Students Stranded and Facing Chaos
Students living in one of the most rural parts of Cornwall have been "left high and dry" over changes to bus routes. The original bus route...
Break-In at Devon Primary School Causes Thousands in Damage
A break-in at a Devon primary school has caused thousands of pounds of damage. The school near Powederham was broken into at some point during the night of Saturday, August...
Duchy College Launches New Butchery Academy for Cornwall
Aspiring butchers will now have a new pathway into Cornwall's food and farming industry this October, with the launch of a new Butchery...
Police Launch Freshers Week Patrols in Devon and Cornwall
Neighbourhood policing teams in Devon and Cornwall are working alongside university welfare teams and street marshals to support students.
Devon’s SEND Service Faces £88m Overspend
A PREDICTED overspend of £88 million just this year in Devon's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service highlights the...
Newton Abbot Young People Offered Business Start-Up Help
Young people in Newton Abbot who want to become entrepreneurs will get two chances later this month and in early October to develop their ideas and learn how to turn...
Devon’s Special Needs Overspend Could Reach £88m
The estimated overspend on special educational needs and disabilities for this year amplifies the need for cash injection and funding...
Cornwall Care Leader Programme Supports Workers Early in Careers
A bold new training programme is set to reshape the future of adult social care leadership in Cornwall, giving care workers the chance to...
South Devon College Launches Specialist Provision for Young People Facing Barriers
South Devon College has officially launched its new Enhanced Provision Pathway (EPP), a specialist provision designed to re-engage...
Devon Launches Free Support for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and young people across Devon can now access free business support, mentoring and advice through a range...
Devon School Break-In Causes Thousands in Damage
Thousands of pounds of damage has been caused after offenders forced their way into a primary school and damaged the building.
College Bus Removal Brings Chaos for Falmouth Families
Parents say the removal of some bus services in Cornwall are causing "chaos" for students.
Council Warns of £88m Special Needs Overspend Without Bailout
A PREDICTED overspend of £88 million just this year in Devon's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service highlights the...
Devon and Cornwall Police Increase Freshers’ Week Safety Patrols
Devon & Cornwall Police neighbourhood policing teams, working alongside university welfare teams and street marshals, will be carrying out patrols in...
Devon SEND Overspend Forecast At £88m Amid Funding Fears
A predicted overspend of £88 million just this year in Devon's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service highlights the...
Mother Furious After Daughter Sent Home Over £16 Asda Skirt
A teenage girl from Yorkshire had a difficult first day back at school after her uniform was deemed inappropriate. Amelia Rollinson, 15, attends Thornaby Academy in Thornaby, Teesside. She was...
Cornwall Needs Adult Education Investment to Close Skills Gaps
'Many adults in Cornwall still live with the consequences of being underestimated or overlooked in their school years'
Nature GCSE Backers Call for More ‘Greenlightenment’
Steve Backshall calls for nature education as a survey says 55% of children have not climbed a tree.
Free Skills Bootcamps Offer Vital Career Pathways in Cornwall
Adults in Cornwall who are interested in developing new skills, changing careers or progressing in their current roles are being encouraged...
Devon and Cornwall See Sharpest Rise in School Sexual Offence Reports
'Other sexual offences' and weapon offences on school premises have also seen a rise.
Healthy Under 5s Framework Launched in Cornwall
Cornwall Council is taking steps to support young children's development by introducing the Healthy Under 5s Framework.
BBC Cornish Language Podcast Wins Three Awards
The Learn Cornish podcast was launched in May with BBC Radio 1's Danni Diston presenting.
Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2027 Open for Nominations
Nominations have officially opened for the Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2027, with organisers calling on businesses, apprentices and...
Devon Women Invited to Become Empowering Girls Mentors
Women from across Devon are being invited to volunteer as mentors to help year nine schoolgirls build confidence, raise aspirations and...
Torbay Council Proposes 20mph Speed Limits Near Schools
New 20mph speed limits could be introduced around schools in Torbay to make it safer for pupils. Torbay Council said zones could be installed near six schools in Torquay, Paignton...
Learn Devon Opens Latest Free Adult Education Courses
Learn Devon's latest programme of free adult education courses is getting underway across Devon this month (September).
Torbay Council Proposes 20mph Limits at Six More Schools
Six more schools in Torbay could get 20mph speed limits on surrounding roads as the council pushes ahead with its road safety programme. The council has asked for public views...
Cornwall’s Key School Term Dates Announced
The summer holidays are ending, and Cornwall's schools reopen tomorrow morning, Thursday September 3. After weeks of rest, children across the Duchy will return to class. Cornwall Council has confirmed...
Planners Back ‘Bog-Standard’ Cranbrook Primary School
East Devon planners have approved a new primary school for Cranbrook despite describing its design as uninspiring. The three-form entry school, proposed on land at Cobdens on the edge of...