Study History at South Devon College
South Devon College offers a great opportunity for local people in Torbay and the surrounding area to study History with English. This is the first 2 years of a degree programme - a qualification …
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School closed due to serious flood
The Spires College in Torquay is closed today, Monday 21st January due to a serious flood. Years 11 and 13 are still to attend their exams. Posting on Facebook, The Spires College said: "Unfortu…
NUS launch exclusive Placements for Good initiative at University Centre South Devon
In collaboration with the National Union of Student (NUS), students from a number of current Foundation Degree programmes available at University Centre South Devon (UCSD) have been invited to partici…
Investing in the future of Torbay’s schools
On behalf of Torbay Council, TDA’s Education Team has secured funding in excess of £12m over the past two years, creating high quality nursery and school places for Torbay. While this meets Torbay Co…
Horticulture and Bricklaying students support UCSD Therapy Garden
After the successful Halloween Bake Sale last week, the latest in a number of fundraising events, University Centre South Devon (UCSD) is pleased to announce that the next phase of work has commenced …
Aspire students continue to flourish during work placements
South Devon College is pleased to shed light on the latest group of Aspire students making great strides across several work placements. Delivered in partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Fou…
South Devon College recognises great student and staff successes at Day of Celebration 2018
Friday 2nd November saw a packed out Rivera International Centre in Torquay as South Devon College hosted its annual Day of Celebration Awards Ceremony. Welcoming students from across the South West r…
College Open Evening for the next generation of engineering talent
Celebrating its extensive business links with regional employers, South Devon University Technical College (South Devon UTC) is inviting prospective students to a special careers and progression theme…
Wildcat Helicopter descends on South Devon College
An exhilarated group of both Armed Forces Preparation and Uniform Public Services students recently welcomed the visit of ‘The Wildcat’ helicopter to South Devon College. Watching in awe the £28 mi…
Exam success for pioneering technology college as students celebrate impressive GCSE results
South Devon University Technical College has demonstrated that its impressive post 16 results, celebrated last week – are no flash in the pan. Students in Year 11 have also come through with a GCSE pe…
Ofsted rates OLSP Teignmouth ‘good’ in all areas
Our Lady & St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Primary School (OLSP) in Teignmouth has been rated ‘good’ in all areas following a recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection, which was carried out…
Schools struggle to prepare students for technical careers
A new report released last week by the charity that promotes University Technical Colleges such as South Devon UTC reveals that nearly half (45%) of 20-35 year olds working in STEM related roles (scie…
Inspiration as Kings Ash Academy children explore their dreams
At Kings Ash Academy Primary School in Paignton, the children recently celebrated ‘Dream Week’ by being visited by a wide range of fantastic, inspiring and motivating individuals. As children we…
Over £750,000 funding received for nursery provision in Torbay
Two schools in Torbay will be receiving funding to improve or provide nursery provision. This follows a successful award of £775,870 to Torbay Council’s Children Services from the Department of Educa…