Taunton Special School Celebrated for Inclusive Approach and Outstanding SEND Progress Friday, July 4, 2025 taunton send inclusion specialeducation autism ofsted cambian education progress support Cambian Somerset School, an independent special school in Taunton, has received high praise from Ofsted inspectors for its welcoming atmosphere, individualized curriculum, and significant progress made by its pupils from … Read More
Vulnerable Woman Dies After Choking on Improperly Prepared Sandwich Tuesday, July 1, 2025 autism learningdisabilities care choking safeguarding training nhs somerset neglect disability A vulnerable woman named Helen Burnell tragically died in July 2019 after choking on a sandwich that was not properly prepared by her carers. Helen, 60, had lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll for 45 years. She was … Read More
School where 'guardian angels' foster thriving pupils wows Ofsted Monday, June 23, 2025 fromefield autism specialneeds ofsted education inclusion support literacy wellbeing learning Fromefield Manor School, a private institution in Frome dedicated to pupils with autism and other special needs, has earned high praise in a recent Ofsted report. The inspectors highlighted that the school is a place where … Read More
Vital Somerset Service Faces Threat of Closure Amid Funding Crisis Thursday, June 5, 2025 somerset ilminster internships disability funding council employment education autism community A valued local service in Ilminster, Somerset, that has transformed the lives of many young individuals with learning difficulties, including autism, is under serious threat due to funding shortages. Silver Lining, an … Read More
Children at Risk of Care Placement as Essential Residential Service in Bath Faces Closure Thursday, May 29, 2025 fossewayhouse autism residentialcare education bath northeastsomerset ehcp partnershiptrust councildecision vulnerablechildren Children with severe learning difficulties in Bath and North East Somerset face the possibility of entering the care system following the anticipated closure of Fosse Way House, a “life changing” residential … Read More
Closure of 'Outstanding' Residential Home for Vulnerable Children Sparks Accusations of Institutional Discrimination Tuesday, May 27, 2025 fosseway autism residentialcare ehcp ofsted partnershiptrust institutionaldiscrimination specialeducation localgovernment disability The impending closure of Fosse Way House, an “outstanding” residential facility for vulnerable children with autism in Westfield, has ignited fierce criticism and claims of institutional discrimination. For over twenty years, … Read More