HAVE you ever thought about the world beneath your feet? Is it as solid as you think or is it actually moving all the time?

Although dinosaurs were around millions of years ago, how long have we humans known about them? And if you were to dig down to the centre of the earth, what layers might you discover on the way?

If you need the answers to these questions, just ask the children at Brampford Speke Primary school.

Class Two’s recent research has enabled them to make and label clay cross-sectional models of our planet and they can tell you all about the core, the mantel and the crust of the earth.

They have discovered that we have only known about dinosaurs for the past 200 years.

Elsewhere in the school, young scientists have been mixing and separating materials.

Class One have been mixing ingredients to make donuts and Class Three have been using sieves, filters and magnets to find out how to separate the various parts of a mixture.

And, as part of World Animal Day, some children found out what their chosen creature needs to survive and designed and made the ideal habitat for it. Children at the school are always keen to find out about the world around them, ably assisted by their teachers, teaching assistants and Head of School, Ed Nichols.

Along with the other Heads of School in the Exe Valley Federation, Mr Nichols has followed the mantra of "Recover, Refocus and Readiness", to lean after everyone’s different experiences during lockdown, and has welcomed "The Worry Wizard" into school.

Children can explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and fun way through games, discussion and drama presented by the Bigfoot Theatre Arts Education team.

Brampford Speke children can share tips with their families on how to improve well-being – something that we could all benefit from in these uncertain times.