BUDDING young medics from schools across the area recently visited South Devon UTC for a unique ‘Mini Medics Workshop’.

Aimed at inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals, the workshop at the Kingsteignton Road school, part of Education South West, saw more than 60 pupils from Teign School, Paignton Academy and Dawlish Community College attend.

The Year 9 students took part in a variety of hands-on activities designed to simulate real-world healthcare scenarios, from taking vital signs to practising first-aid techniques.

Each participant proudly received a certificate of participation, marking their first exciting step into the world of medical training.

The event showcased South Devon UTC’s cutting-edge Health Pathway, which prepares students in Years 10 and 12 for careers in the NHS, social care, and other allied health professions.

Designed in collaboration with healthcare employers and delivered in industry-standard facilities, the course blends academic excellence with practical, workplace-ready skills.

Headteacher at South Devon UTC, Claire Plumb, said: ‘It was a pleasure to welcome students from across Devon to experience our Health Pathway in action.

‘The engagement, curiosity, and confidence they showed was fantastic.

‘Whether they go on to become nurses, paramedics, or physiotherapists, this taster gave them a valuable head start’.

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West, said: ‘Opportunities like this are so powerful for opening young people's eyes to career paths they might not have considered.

‘South Devon UTC is leading the way in delivering future-facing education, connecting learning to life and ambition to opportunity’.