New School Nurseries Save Parents Thousands Annually Thursday, September 25, 2025 childcare nurseries education government funding earlyyears families costofliving support workforce 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 … Read More
Somerset Nursery Celebrated by Ofsted Criticizes Inspection Impact Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ofsted nursery earlyyears education community children welfare inspection learning somerset Staff at Rock and Rollers Day Nursery in Wells are celebrating after receiving a glowing report from Ofsted, which rated the nursery ‘Good’ across all categories. The nursery, which cares for 76 children aged 0 to … Read More
Bath City Farm Empowers Vulnerable Children with New Funding for Early Support Sunday, July 27, 2025 bath cityfarm littlefarmers somerset freemasons earlyyears development support children community Bath City Farm is set to broaden its vital support for young children facing developmental challenges or living in disadvantaged situations, thanks to a £34,000 grant from the Somerset Freemasons' Masonic Charitable … Read More
Ofsted Takes Action Over Complaints at Bridgwater’s Little Adventures Nursery Tuesday, July 15, 2025 ofsted nursery bridgwater earlyyears inspection safeguarding compliance childcare training regulation 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 … Read More
Frome Pupils Celebrate Vallis First School’s ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating with Ice Cream Treat Friday, July 11, 2025 ofsted education somerset leadership curriculum earlyyears inclusion pupils behaviour send Vallis First School in Frome, Somerset, has been praised as a “rapidly improving school” where “pupils and staff are proud to be part of a warm and welcoming community.” Following a recent Ofsted inspection, the school … Read More
Somerset Primary School Urged to Improve Despite Positive Ofsted Feedback on Care Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ofsted education somerset primary schoolimprovement safeguarding teaching leadership behaviour earlyyears Cotford St Luke Primary School in Taunton, Somerset, has been encouraged to improve in several critical areas despite praise for its nurturing environment and extracurricular opportunities. The school, which serves 230 pupils … Read More