Saturday, December 21, 2024

Education

Free maths and numeracy courses for adults in Torbay

Adults in Torbay who want to improve their maths and numeracy skills can now sign up for free courses thanks to a new government initiative.   Multiply is a government-funded programme...

Following Covid delays the extension at Burton Academy is officially opened

A two-storey extension which was completed at Burton Academy in February 2021, has been officially opened by Councillor Cordelia Law.  On Thursday 23 June, key...

Secret Book Quest on a mission to reverse the literacy gap 

The pandemic has had a huge impact on literacy levels in the UK, with 78% of UK schools flagging reading as a concern.*  Libraries Unlimited...

‘Build a Better Tomorrow’ Construction Careers

https://youtu.be/YbLH8ZsXuq0 There is currently a misconception of what a career in construction offers, so Building Greater Exeter has teamed up with Build Torbay to commission...

Improved Facilities for pupils at Mayfield School, Torquay

Work has started at Mayfield School to build a new Administration Block, which will allow existing space within the school to be remodelled to...

Extension at Burton Academy provides new facilities for pupils

A new, two-storey extension has been completed at Burton Academy, providing pupils with access to additional teaching spaces and improved facilities.  Improvements have also been...

New vocational centre at Brunel Academy opens

A new vocational centre at Brunel Academy has opened, providing young people at the school with the opportunity to learn new skills in catering...

Inspiring new facilities open at Paignton Academy

A new maths block which will provide extra space for additional pupils opens at Paignton Academy. Torbay Council provided funding for five new classrooms and...

Free Interactive Programming Courses in Torbay

Digital skills are essential. With the current lockdown looking like it will be with us for several months, perhaps now is the time to...

Heart of the South West LEP Digital Skills Partnership to deliver new tech taster workshops

Have you always wanted to learn about Robotics, Games Design, Coding, 3D Design & Printing, or Data Science & Machine Learning? South Devon College will...

New school extension accommodates growing primary numbers

In response to growing primary numbers in Paignton, Roselands Primary School has taken on more pupils. The school, which is part of the Riviera Education...