Plans to expand Puriton Primary School, located near Somerset’s upcoming gigafactory development, have been postponed by up to a year due to revised pupil forecasts. The school, situated on Rowlands Rise at the southern end …
Haywood Village Academy has once again been rated outstanding in every category by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the students’ “impeccable” attitudes towards learning. During a comprehensive two-day inspection, Ofsted …
Kewstoke Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is demonstrating encouraging progress after a troubling Ofsted report last October found the school had serious weaknesses. The latest monitoring visit on April 23, …
Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are warning ministers against weakening legal protections amid a deeply troubled education system. A powerful Westminster Hall debate on September 15 …
Up to 61 new homes could soon be built near Stanchester Academy, a secondary school located on the western edge of Yeovil, Somerset, nestled between the villages of Montacute and Stoke-sub-Hamdon along the A3088 Cartgate Link …
Liberal Democrat MP Adam Dance, representing Yeovil, has launched a passionate campaign to reform how schools identify and support neurodivergent students. Drawing from his own experience living with dyslexia and ADHD, Dance …
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 …
Somerset Council has announced plans to open new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) units in four of its schools by January 2026. This initiative aims to better support children with SEND by increasing local …
Somerset Council has announced that new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) units will be established at four schools across the county by January 2026. This initiative aims to increase local support for …
The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its £500,000 target within just two years, ensuring that financial hardship will no longer prevent talented children from joining the cathedral’s historic …
The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its fundraising target, raising over £500,000 in just two years to help remove financial barriers for children wishing to join the historic Wells Cathedral …
Bath City Farm is embracing the spirit of autumn with an exciting schedule of events running from early September through November. Designed for families, gardeners, and nature lovers, the farm’s autumn programme offers a …
A major development plan has been submitted to Wiltshire Council for the construction of 205 new homes on a greenfield site adjacent to Oak Community School on the eastern edge of Melksham. Swindon-based developer Hannick …
Glastonbury Festival’s community spirit has extended beyond the music stage, with volunteers raising £4,500 to upgrade library facilities and reading materials at two primary schools in Somerset. Croscombe Church of England …
The Education Secretary has emphasized the crucial role parents play in ensuring children attend school regularly and maintain good behaviour, as the Government introduces new initiatives aimed at supporting schools in these …