East Devon schools have been celebrated at the Ted Wragg Trust Awards.

The event, which took place on Thursday, October 17, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth, recognised the achievements of students, staff, and volunteers from schools across the trust.

The evening began with a performance by the Lipson Co-operative Band, followed by an emotional rendition of A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman by the Ted Wragg Choir.

This included students and staff who had never performed in front of an audience before.

Ted Wragg Trust CEO Moira Marder welcomed the attendees and spoke about her pride in the students who embody the trust’s values of ambition, collaboration, and selflessness.

She also thanked the staff for their hard work and creativity, which inspire students every day.

Ms Marder: "The evening was a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact our students, staff, and volunteers have across our family of schools and was also a chance to honour those who go above and beyond in making our central mission of making the world a better place a reality."

The event was sponsored by various businesses and education organisations, including Exeter College, Coreus, and City College Plymouth.

Several awards were won by East Devon schools, including a Co-Professional of the Year Award for Clara Rose from Honiton Community College.

Teacher of the Year Awards were given to Angela Lucas from Sidmouth College and Rebecca Crosby from Cranbrook Education Campus.

The attendees were treated to a three-course meal and further performances from the Ted Wragg Choir, including a rendition of Unwritten that had the whole audience clapping along.

The Ted Wragg Trust has set up a charity, the South West Opportunity Fund (SWOF), to extend the opportunity to be part of the choir to children outside their trust across Exeter, Plymouth, and surrounding areas.

SWOF will also look to support improved educational outcomes and life chances for children and young people across the South West.