Somerset Council’s adult social care services have been rated as requiring improvement following a detailed inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Conservative officials have described the findings as a “wake-up …
Individuals with certain health conditions may be eligible for increased financial support through their Universal Credit claims. The amount of additional support depends on when the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was …
Individuals with certain health conditions may be eligible for additional financial support through their Universal Credit claim, potentially adding hundreds of pounds to their monthly payment. The amount awarded depends on …
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School has been described by inspectors as “a place where all can flourish, find fulfilment and live life in all its fullness.” A recent Ofsted ungraded inspection, conducted on …
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Somerset’s primary school pupils have faced challenges in recovering their reading, writing, and maths skills to pre-pandemic levels. In the 2024/25 academic year, only 56% of …
A Somerset mother, Charlotte England, has been waiting nearly two years to secure the special needs support her child requires. Charlotte, 30, initially applied for a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) assessment …
The University of Bath is currently investigating a series of examination errors that have caused significant distress among students. Reports suggest that a computer science exam contained up to 11 errors in its questions, …
Dovecote School, located in Shapwick near Bridgwater, has been gearing up to expand its provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) after receiving positive feedback from Ofsted. The school, …
The anticipation of a proposal to build up to 600 houses and flats on the outskirts of Chippenham is growing as planning officers at Wiltshire Council have requested an environmental impact assessment from an unidentified …
Bath Rugby secured a 26-3 victory over United Rugby Championship side the Dragons at the Recreation Ground in their final pre-season friendly. Despite the win, the team’s performance left much to be desired. The game saw Bath …