Thank you so much

Joanna Winterburn • 14 June 2021

I am a social worker based on Devon Children’s Social care POD team.

I wanted to bring to your attention the outstanding support from staff at Running Deer School.


I have been working with Nick Hurst (Acting Head of School) regarding a family.


I wanted you to know that the support that Nick and his staff have provided to the Child In Need Plan regarding this young person is phenomenal, they have shown dedication to ensuring this young persons needs are met, they have gone above and beyond to support this young person within the education setting, provided the Child In Need group with an interaction plan regarding child to assist mother with managing child at home and have offered outreach support to assist family.


The support from Nick and his staff has managed to prevent a young person possibly ending up in the care system. Without support from Nick and his staff there would be a very different outcome for this young person, I just wanted you to know that the team at Running Deer have been outstanding.


by Geraldine 7 July 2025
Despite the biblical rain and almost the need for an arc, members of the local community came to support a charity fundraiser organised and ran by pupils of the school on Thursday 12th June 2025. Not only were there delicious freshly baked cakes, scones, cheesecakes and goodies for all to purchase and enjoy, but also glazed pottery and pupil made artists inks – with live demonstrations on the day. A huge £101.50 was raised with all proceeds from sales going to charities chosen by the pupils themselves. Charities chosen to support were Chagford Youth Club; NHS Royal Devon Hospital Exeter; Rape Crisis UK each gaining an equal share of £33.33. Credit and thanks go to the pupils and staff for the hard work put in leading up to and during the event, parents who were able to support in person or via cake donations and members of the local community for supporting the pupils with this important event. We are incredibly proud of our students and the mature and considerate citizenship demonstrated in the important event.
by Joanna Winterburn 12 June 2025
Summer Newsletter 2025
by Andy Nash 21 November 2022
Although Running Deer is based in woodland, and a lot of what we do is based around outdoor life and skills, that doesn’t mean we aren’t keeping up with modern technology.
by Gabriella 21 February 2022
February in the forest can be pretty bleak...
by Amber 21 February 2022
I look forward to the learning nature will bring me.
by Alex 3 February 2022
Who doesn't like to learn a new skill?
by Nick 28 January 2022
Trauma informed school status.
by Dave 9 December 2021
This is just the beginning as now we have mastered the basic idea there is no holding us back. 
by Evie 9 December 2021
Another successful day with the Running Deer.
by Darren 8 December 2021
P.S. don't forget to send all those Christmas cards.