Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has called on Bishops Lydeard Parish Council to allocate an additional £50,000 from its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds. This crucial boost could unlock the £370,000 …
Since the start of the new term, over 55,000 children across the South West have benefited from government-funded childcare places, a move hailed by ministers as a critical step in easing the cost of living for working …
Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has raised alarm over a critical shortage of local nursery spaces that could prevent families from fully benefiting from the government’s expanded free childcare scheme. Launched …
Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has voiced strong support for expanding nursery facilities in Bishops Lydeard, urging the parish council to allocate local development funds to tackle a critical shortage of early …
A Somerset MP has stepped forward to support urgent plans to convert a neglected schoolhouse into a state-of-the-art nursery, addressing the growing childcare crisis faced by local families in Bishops Lydeard. Rachel Gilmour, …
As summer holidays begin across the country, students eagerly embrace six weeks of freedom and hopefully some sunshine. Yet, a lively debate is emerging about whether the lengthy summer break is doing more harm than good. …
Ofsted has intervened following concerns raised about Little Adventures Nursery in Bridgwater. After complaints surfaced in March and April 2025, inspectors visited the nursery on April 17 and found that the setting was not …
Little Discoveries Nursery in Yeovil has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating in all categories by Ofsted, bringing joy to both staff and children alike. As part of the SS&L group, the nursery was recognized for its warm, inviting …
Children at Little Beeches Nursery in Crewkerne start their days filled with excitement and eagerness—a spirit clearly recognized by Ofsted inspectors. The nursery’s latest inspection report, published on January 29, 2025, …
A father accused of murdering his premature baby reportedly shouted and became angry at the infant, a jury has been told. Two-week-old Brendon Staddon suffered catastrophic injuries to his head, neck, legs, and jaw while in …
Busy Bees Day Nursery in Portishead has received a glowing Ofsted report, earning a ‘Good’ rating across all areas. Located on Serbert Road, Gordano Gate, this nursery caters to up to 91 children aged from birth to four years …
Children at Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School in Bath arrive “happy and eager” each day, thanks to a team that consistently goes above and beyond to meet their needs. According to a recent Ofsted inspection, the nursery …
Little Adventurers Nursery in Victoria Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, has undergone a remarkable £250,000 renovation that revitalizes both its indoor and outdoor environments. Central to the transformation is a newly designed …
Appletree Children’s Nursery, located at 51 The Park in Yeovil, has once again received a ‘Good’ rating in all areas from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children …
Acorns Preschool in Somerset, located at the United Reformed Church Hall in Bower Hinton near Yeovil, has earned a ‘Good’ rating across the board in its recent Ofsted inspection conducted on January 22. Serving children aged …