Somerset Council Criticizes Government's Significant Delays to SEND Education Reforms Sunday, October 26, 2025 send education somerset council reform funding children support deficit government Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of key reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) education. The Labour government had committed to releasing the … Read More
Somerset Council Condemns Delays to Government SEND Reforms as ‘Massively Disappointing’ Sunday, October 26, 2025 send somerset education council reform funding crisis ehcp legislation deficit Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of crucial reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. The expected Schools White Paper, which was set to … Read More
College partners with law firm to launch Legal Skills Programme for aspiring lawyers Friday, October 24, 2025 law education legalskills partnership students skillsdevelopment clientcare communication networking careers Students at Richard Huish College will move beyond textbooks to gain practical, career-ready skills, thanks to a new partnership with prominent law firm Stephens Scown LLP. Together, they have launched a Legal Skills … Read More
Rachel Gilmour MP Urges Parish Council to Boost Nursery Redevelopment Funding Friday, October 24, 2025 rachel gilmor politics nursery funding education In a push to address the growing demand for local childcare, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, is urging the Bishops Lydeard Parish Council to allocate an additional £50,000 towards the redevelopment of a nursery … Read More
Pupils Thrive at Castle Primary School Thanks to Calm Environment and School Dogs Friday, October 24, 2025 thrive mentalwellbeing primaryschool calmenvironment schooldogs emotionalsupport education wellbeing confidence keynsham Castle Primary School in Keynsham has been nationally recognised for fostering a nurturing, calm environment that supports children’s emotional wellbeing, aided by the presence of two beloved school dogs. The school has been … Read More
Somerset's Cheddar Could Revive Historic Hydropower with Ambitious New Project Thursday, October 23, 2025 hydropower cheddar renewableenergy somerset community hydroelectric greenenergy sustainability education energy A bold new project is set to breathe life back into Cheddar’s long-standing hydropower heritage by installing a modern hydroelectric system at the site of Cox’s Mill Hotel. Once a bustling center powered by water, Cox’s Mill … Read More