Student Life

Schools throughout the South West run the risk of throwing away 4.8 million lost items during the current school year1 as the lost property box can no longer operate in the same way due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This means 1.6 million items may go to waste across the region this side of Christmas, accounting for five percent of the 90 million estimated to be thrown away across the...

Drake Circus has launched a fortnight of student discounts, running from the 21st September to the 4th October, helping students to shop and dine while saving up to 30% off their favourite brands.

This year’s student shopping event is back with a twist, as Drake Circus has adapted its usual one-night annual event to run over two weeks, helping students make the most of some great deals...

The Department for Education (DfE) has produced school transport guidelines as it prepares for a full return of students in September, and Devon County Council has been working with schools, colleges and transport operators to plan for this return. Social distancing guidance, which applies to passengers on public transport, will not apply on dedicated school transport which is not open to the...

The charity Eco-Schools is accepting applications from local schools to earn a free Green Flag certification. Paid for by Frugi , this British organic kids wear brand is funding 150 schools in the UK to achieve this accredited eco-certification. Schools may be out for summer, but it’s a perfect time for schools to plan this activity for September.

Helping to raise the next generation...