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Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 3d

Pupils at Dartmouth Academy were inspired by round-the-world sailor Conrad Humphreys 🌍⛵ Primary students explored his boat ‘Bounty’ & secondary pupils learned to embrace adventure and step out of their comfort zone 💪✨ #DartmouthAcademy #Inspiration #AdventureLearning

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 3d

Teign School launches The Nest 🐦✨ a new hub supporting students with school anxiety (EBSA) through flexible timetables, wellbeing activities & family support. Helping young people re-engage with school & build resilience 💛🏫 #StudentWellbeing #MentalHealth #Education

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Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 3d

💛 Teign School marked #WorldMentalHealthDay with assemblies, staff wearing yellow, and a renewed focus on wellbeing. The school’s updated mental health policy promotes support, resilience & early intervention for every student. 💬 #Wellbeing #EducationSouthWest

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Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 10d

Kingsbridge Primary School brought community leaders together to discuss how to help local children thrive 🌟 The new Kingsbridge Community Hub is already changing lives supporting families from cradle to career 💛
#Kingsbridge #EducationSouthWest #CommunityHub

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 13d

📚 Pupils at Dartmouth Academy loved a reading of Bosun Bob and the Cat with No Name 🐾 by local author Erin Allgrove! They even created their own animal characters ✨ #Education #Creativity #Reading #LocalAuthors #SchoolLife

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 16d

📣 Kingsbridge Primary hosts its first Coaching Hub Day on 8th Oct! Educators can explore how KPS staff use instructional coaching to drive growth, share ideas & celebrate teaching excellence. 🏆📚✨ #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #InstructionalCoaching

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 16d

We’re proud that Miss Mullen, one of our history teachers, contributed to a recent Tes article on why women are often missing from school history and how lessons are changing: Where are the women in the history curriculum? | Tes

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 20d

22 Dartmouth Academy pupils spent 4 weeks in Borneo this summer, raising £5k themselves to take part in conservation, community projects & jungle adventures. Next stop: Cambodia 2027! 🌍✨ #GlobalLearning #StudentLeadership #DartmouthAcademy

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 23d

🎬 Year 12 Media students at KCC teamed up with The Really Good Media Company to learn pro filmmaking skills, from lighting to B-roll, while creating a promo for the department. An inspiring insight into creative careers! #MediaEducation #KCC

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 27d

Dartmouth Academy marked Youth Mental Health Day 💚
A fifth of 8–25s have a diagnosable mental health disorder. The school supports students & staff with assemblies, discussions & a dedicated mental health team. #YouthMentalHealthDay #Wellbeing

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · 27d

🌟 Teign School launches a weekly running club with @activedevon through the #RISEUp programme 🏃‍♀️ Building wellbeing, self-care & community 💪 +47% on the Wellbeing Scale & a boost in optimism, usefulness & connection 🌳 #Wellbeing #Education

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Sep 18

📢 Kingsbridge Primary School is hosting a Business Breakfast on 2nd Oct to connect local leaders & support the Community Hub. Learn how ESW schools & the new Leading Great Lives Foundation are helping kids thrive! ☕🏫

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thrilled to welcome aspirant middle leaders to day one of our ESW Leadership Development Course, a blend of face-to-face and online seminars. Suzannah Wharf, Director of Education, set the stage for an inspiring journey ahead.

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Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Sep 15

Education South West is proud to receive the Sutton Trust Fair School Admissions Award (Bronze) 🏆 Recognising our work to make admissions fairer, reduce costs & improve access so every child can thrive. 🌟 #FairAdmissions

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Aug 30

⚽️ Huge congrats to KCC PE teacher Connor Riley, who’s gone pro with Truro City FC! After helping secure their title win, he’s now leaving teaching to follow his football dream full-time. 👏 #FromClassroomToPitch #KCCPride #TruroCityFC

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Aug 30

🌱 ESW teachers joined SWIFT’s Climate Ed Conference at Plymouth Uni – workshops from Met Office, Surfers Against Sewage & more left them inspired to embed sustainability in every classroom! 💡🌍 #ClimateEducation #SWIFT2025 #SustainabilityInSchools

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Aug 30

🩺 South Devon UTC T Level students explored future healthcare careers at MARJON’s Discovery Day! Hands-on workshops, campus life & career insights made for an inspiring visit. 👏 #SouthDevonUTC #TLevels #HealthcareCareers

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Aug 30

🎶 Kingsbridge Primary Choir wowed at Exeter Cathedral in ‘A New Creation’ with Exeter Festival Chorus! A perfect finale for Mrs Lowcock’s 31 years of service. 👏 #KingsbridgePrimary #MusicMatters #ChoirMagic

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Aug 30

🎯 60 Dartmouth Academy students took part in the Rise Programme, building skills for life & work through real-world challenges. Thanks to The Talent Foundry & ICAEW for inspiring our future leaders! 👏 #SkillsForLife #DartmouthAcademy #RiseProgramme

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Aug 30

🎨 50+ educators united at the 1st South West Art Teachers Conference in Exeter, championing creativity & connection in arts education. Big thanks to Coombeshead Academy & SWIFT! See you in 2026. 📩 [email protected] #ArtsEd #SWIFT #EdEvent

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Jul 17

CVs, first aid & community care! 📝❤️ Dartmouth Academy pupils went full steam ahead on Careers Day—building life skills & packing care parcels with alumna Bethan Germon. Future-ready & giving back! #DartmouthAcademy #CareersDay #FutureSkills #LifeReady

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Jul 17

Blackawton Primary’s Colour Run lit up the field! 🌈🎉 Pupils, families & staff raised over £2,000 for outdoor learning, backed by amazing local support. Huge smiles, community pride, and colour everywhere. 💚 #ColourRun #CommunitySpirit #BlackawtonPrimary #WeWriteOurStory

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Jul 17

Dartmouth Academy pupils presented on health policy at a national conference in London! 🎤🧠 Huge praise from top academics. Plus a visit to the Natural History Museum to round off the trip! 👏 #StudentVoice #DartmouthAcademy #CalorieLabelling #WeWriteOurStory

Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Jul 16

KCC students smashed their DofE expeditions this summer! Bronze, Silver & Gold levels tackled with grit from Dartmoor to the Peak District. 95 Year 8s already signed up for next year—our students are unstoppable! 💪🎒 #DofE #KCC #OutdoorLearning #Trailblazers

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Education South West @educationsouthwest.bsky.social · Jul 15

KEVICC Year 7s brought endangered insects to life through art with South Devon National Landscape. From junk bugs to embroidered species, their creativity shone! 🐛🎨 Exhibition coming this November, can’t wait to share their work! #LifeOnTheEdge #KEVICC #YouthArt