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Courses and classes in Devon
Updated: 3/10/2014
Family learning is a hugely influential tool used to promote socio-economic resilience, challenge educational disadvantage and foster positive attitudes towards life-long learning. Children learn a lot from their teachers; however a large percentage of their time is spent outside the classroom where learning often happens within families and community settings.
Consequently this can have a positive effect on everyone involved and where all members of the family can enjoy the opportunity to learn something new together. Primary Times has unearthed some courses and classes for all family members in the locality. Read on to find out more...
Back to School with the Devon Music Education Hub
The Devon Music Education Hub (DMEH) continues to promote and support young people’s music making across the county in the new school year. If your child is thinking about musical tuition this year, the DMEH offers low cost instrument hire on a wide range of instruments to help you get started without making the commitment to buy straight away. You can also look for musical opportunities available in your area – for more information check out the Devon Music Education Hub website at www.dmeh.org and see what’s on offer from the Babcock LDP Music Service and the DMEH partner organisations.
Become a Sea Green School with Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
Teach at the beach! By taking part in this exciting programme you will be able to develop an innovative outdoor learning programme for your school, creating activities that deliver many aspects of the 2014 curriculum in the coastal environment. You’ll get expert guidance and advice from experienced outdoor educators and be able to develop and deepen your pupils’ connection with the natural world. You will also gain the opportunity to become one of the first Sea Green Schools in the UK.
For further course information and available dates, including details about an upcoming course starting on October 6, call the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust on 01803 520022 or go to www.countryside-trust.org.uk/learning/course-tcct
Bicton College Launches New Part-Time Courses
Conveniently situated less than 20 minutes from Exeter, Exmouth, Sidmouth and Budleigh, Bicton College is in the heart of East Devon.
As well as providing a range of full-time courses for school leavers, the College has a fantastic part-time programme for learners of all ages, welcoming all into the historic mansion and grounds. Offering leisure, trade and vocational courses from 1 day to 1 year, the College provides high quality teaching in an inspirational setting with free parking, catering facilities and childcare at Saplings Children’s Centre.
In addition to the short courses listed in the adjoining advertisement, the College’s EaRTH Centre will start new courses in Plumbing and Electrical Installation this October.
Bicton College also works in partnership with Plymouth University to deliver first class foundation degrees in Sustainable Horticulture, Animal Science and Sport. For more information or to book a course visit www.bicton.ac.uk or call 01395 562408!
Visit the South West Childcare and Education Show supported by Primary Times
The South West Childcare and Education Show that will be taking place at Westpoint near Exeter on 7 and 8 November is essential for anyone with an interest in early years education and childcare. This exhibition will provide a one-stop-shop for educational resources, expert advice and networking for those involved in the care and education of 0 - 7 years.
This exhibition is launched in association with Babcock Learning Development Partnership who will also be hosting a one-day conference alongside the exhibition on Friday 7 November. The keynote speaker is Sue Palmer on ‘Detoxing Childhood’ Delegate rate applies.
The South West Childcare and Education Show combines, a free seminar programme, interactive workshops, themed areas and a range of companies offering advice and resources to those who educate, care and support young children.
Exhibition entry is free. Simply visit www.childcareshow.co.uk to register and for further show and conference details.