STUDENTS in years 11 and 12 at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Crediton have enjoyed a talk on diagnostic radiography.

The NHS Outreach Team delivered the special careers presentation. Students learned about the role radiographers play in diagnosing and treating patients and also about the wide range of opportunities available within the profession.

They asked “insightful” questions and “expressed curiosity about the challenges and rewards of the career”, the school said.

Students who want to explore the field more will be able to do work experience at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Queen Elizabeth’s School, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has thanked the NHS team for their time and continued support in preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

“We are incredibly grateful to the NHS outreach team for offering our students a window into such an important area of healthcare,” Queen Elizabeth’s School Headteacher Paula Smith said.

“It’s fantastic to see our learners so engaged and considering how they might contribute to vital services like radiography in the future.”

Ted Wragg Trust CEO Moira Marder added: “Careers education is a cornerstone of our mission across the Ted Wragg Trust.

“Opportunities like this empower students to make informed, ambitious choices about their futures.

“We’re proud to support Queen Elizabeth’s School in helping students explore meaningful, high-impact professions.”

Founded in 1559, Queen Elizabeth’s School was converted into an academy in 2011.

It has 1,200 pupils and its current Ofsted rating is “good” as of 2022. It also has a sixth form.

It has two campuses in Crediton: the lower school is located at Barnfield, and the upper school at Western Road.

Exeter Chiefs rugby players Jack Yeandle and Marcus Street are alumni.

The Ted Wragg Multi-academy Trust has 18 Devon schools and 15,500 students under its umbrella.