Student Life

Residents at a care home in Plymouth say that regular visits from pupils of nearby St Budeaux Foundation School are ‘a breath of fresh air.’

The Year 4 pupils come to see their older friends at Freshfields care home as part of the Archie Project, a scheme that links local schools with people with dementia.

Freshfields’ activities co-ordinator Paul Hutt said: “This is the...

As school leavers in Plymouth collect their A-Level results, it seems misconceptions remain regarding one of the most dynamic post-school career options available, apprenticeships.

New research from Arch Apprentice has suggested that ‘negative perceptions’ apprenticeships are still rife among Britain’s exam-students. Specifically among females, the supposed lack of academic credibility...

Managing director of Redrow West Country, Nigel Palmer, has been working with local schools in Devon to educate teens on interview practices and inspire young people to pursue careers in housebuilding and construction.

Redrow aims to collaborate with education partners to positively impact people and communities and to inspire the next generation to build.

Nigel visited...

Whenever anyone moves, it can create a situation for culture shock, but when moving from one city to another that is 32 times larger than the one you just came from, it can be totally overwhelming. If you are a student moving from Plymouth in the South West of England to the nation’s capital, there are bound to be some vast changes you’ll need to be prepared for. Here are 4 of the most...