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Devon headteacher marks World Mental Health Day with online students

Teachers and students at Queen’s Online School may not meet every day in a traditional classroom setting but they are uniting across the web to mark World Mental Health Day.

Every student and staff member will be proudly wearing yellow on October 10th and a special assembly will give teachers the opportunity to talk to students about mental health issues.

“Just because our...

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Live theatre in the wilds of Dartmoor

This October, live theatre is coming right to the heart of Dartmoor. Jubilee Hall, Chagford, will host Wild - a powerful production created by Black Country Touring.

It’s a fitting location for a show that asks: what does “wild” mean to you? For some, it’s the crash of waves or the howl of a wolf. For others, it’s the wilderness on their doorstep or the untamed spark inside...

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Council’s “outstanding commitment” to animal welfare in East Devon recognised at RSPCA awards

East Devon District Council has received the Gold award in Animal Activity Licensing at the RSPCA PawPrints Awards 2025.

The prestigious honour recognises the council’s leadership in raising welfare standards across animal-related businesses through robust regulation, close partnership working, and a strong focus on animal welfare.

The only scheme of its kind in England and...

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What’s in Store for Newton Abbot Museum?

Newton Abbot Museum awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a new accessible collections store.

Today, Newton Abbot Museum is announcing a £818,653 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a new accessible state-of-the-art museum store. This will be an interactive space for members of the community to get more involved with behind-the-scenes museum...

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Online school could be an alternative to mainstream school for many young people

One answer to funding crisis in special needs education - offer online education says Devon based headteacher

The headteacher of a new online school believes one answer to the funding crisis in special needs education is for local authorities to offer online education as an addition to mainstream schools.

Lisa Boorman, headteacher of Queen’s Online School says the recent Institute for Fiscal Studies report stating that supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send...

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All aboard - a new initiative to support Devon’s Young Carers

Devon Young Carers at Westbank has launched a new initiative to support young people who care for family members. Called the Young Carers Movement Group, it gives young carers a platform to share their views on the support service provided by Westbank Community Health and Care, as well as suggest improvements, and highlight additional support young carers would like to see in the future. The...

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East Devon Farmers Invited to Apply for Funding to Support Nature 

Farmers and land managers across East Devon are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which supports projects that benefit nature recovery, climate action, local communities, and sustainable farming practices.

The programme, created by Defra and overseen locally by the East Devon National Landscape, has already funded a...

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Exeter Racecourse general manager Jack Parkinson, Dexter and clerk of the course Jason Loosemoore

Devon’s greatest racing spectacle is back on Haldon Hill

Exeter Racecourse bursts into life on Thursday, October 9, with a seven-race card and the start of the 2025 jump season.

The jump season bursts into life next Thursday, October 9, with the return of racing to Haldon Hill. As the gates swing open and the thunder of hooves echoes across the famous turf, Exeter Racecourse promises an action-packed seven-race card and a celebration of...

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The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust has been awarded a grant by The Norman Family Trust

Grant from Norman Family Trust helps  secure future of Dartmoor pony handling service

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) has been awarded a grant from the Norman Family Trust to support its specialist pony handling service, ensuring the continued welfare and safe management of Dartmoor’s semi-wild ponies.

The funding, announced this week, will support the Trust’s specialist pony handler in delivering essential care to keepers and farmers across Dartmoor.

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ADHD Awareness Month - how one Devon headteacher went from sceptic to advocate

When Devon based Lisa Boorman first heard colleagues in schools discussing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), she admits her initial reaction was one of scepticism

“Everyone seemed to be getting labelled,” she recalls. “I thought it was just impulsive behaviour.”

An experienced teacher and confident in her ability to manage behaviour Ms Boorman was convinced that...

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