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Drop In Session
13th Aug 2026
10.00 - 15.00
*Drop In Sessions will be available on Thursday 13th, Thursday 20th and Thursday 27st August * Visit our Paignton Campus any time between 10am-3pm for a Drop In session. Our […]
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Drop In Session
20th Aug 2026
10.00 - 15.00
*Drop In Sessions will be available on Thursday 13th, Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th August * Visit our Paignton Campus any time between 10am-3pm for a Drop In session. Our […]
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Drop In Session
27th Aug 2026
10.00 - 15.00
*Drop In Sessions will be available on Thursday 13th, Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th August * Visit our Paignton Campus any time between 10am-3pm for a Drop In session. Our […]
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10 Jul
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South Devon College Student Awards 2026: Meet the Winners Read more
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09 Jul
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Hi Tech & Digital Student Project Showcase 2026 Read more
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07 Jul
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Year 10 Girls Tackle Engineering Challenges at South Devon College STEM Event Read more
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03 Jul
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‘The Confidence You Can’t Measure’: South Devon College... Read more
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01 Jul
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South African Expedition Gives South Devon College Students a Head Start in... Read more
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30 Jun
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Five Aspire South Devon College Students Step into NHS Careers After... Read more
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29 Jun
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South Devon College launches ‘Ready. Skilled. Funded.’ campaign... Read more
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24 Jun
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South Devon College launches new Sixth Form offer – dedicated hub,... Read more
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19 Jun
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Four South Devon College Footballers Sign for Torquay United’s New... Read more
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Time in school
| Year Group | Daily Times (Mon-Fri) | Total Time in school per week |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | 9:00am – 3:30pm | 32 hours and 30 minutes |
| Year 11 | 9:15am – 3:30pm | 32 hours and 15 minutes |
| Both year groups | 3:30pm – 4:30pm (Non-compulsory) | 5 hours |
Time in lesson
| Year Group | Time in Lesson |
|---|---|
| Year 10 and Year 11 | 5 hours 25 hours per week |
School day
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Tutor for Year 10 |
| 9:15am – 10:30am | Lesson one |
| 10:30am – 10:45am | First break |
| 10:45am – 12:00pm | Lesson two |
| 12:00pm – 12:45pm | Lunch |
| 12:45pm – 2:00pm | Lesson three |
| 2:00pm – 2:15pm | Last break |
| 2:15pm – 3:30pm | Lesson four |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Supported Study (Non-Compulsory) |

















