Somerset Council Commits to Amplifying Children’s Voices in Future SEND Funding Decisions Wednesday, February 25, 2026 somerset send children education funding deficit council wellbeing inclusion dfe Somerset Council has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing children’s well-being in decisions concerning special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) funding. The demand for SEND support has consistently exceeded … Read More
Willowdown Primary School Triumphs with Outstanding Ofsted Report Wednesday, February 25, 2026 willowdown ofsted primary education inclusion leadership teaching wellbeing improvement bridgwater Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater has made a remarkable turnaround, earning praise in its latest Ofsted report after previously being advised to improve. Now recognized as a place where pupils truly thrive, the school … Read More
Fewer Children to Attend Bridgwater Primary School Due to Delayed Housing Developments Saturday, February 21, 2026 bridgwater education housing primaryschool somerset admissions development birthrate infrastructure planning Bridgwater’s Hamp Infants and Nursery School will see fewer new pupils enrolling this September, a consequence of postponed housing developments and declining birth rates across Somerset, according to a Somerset Council … Read More
Spare Space at Frome School Proposed for Dedicated Special Needs Unit Friday, February 20, 2026 frome send specialneeds vallis somerset education ehcp schools inclusion reform Vallis First School, located on Milk Street west of Frome town centre, currently educates 207 pupils aged four to nine, spanning Reception to Year 4. The school operates within Frome’s unique three-tier education system, … Read More
Widcombe Infant School in Bath Praised for Inclusivity and Excellence in Latest Ofsted Report Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ofsted inclusion education bath primaryschool phonics curriculum personaldevelopment attendance leadership Widcombe Infant School in Bath has received glowing praise in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Catering to 178 children aged four to seven, the school was celebrated for being a “highly inclusive and friendly” … Read More
Government to Cover 90% of Somerset Council’s Special Needs Deficit, Averting Financial Crisis Monday, February 16, 2026 somerset send dsg deficit government education funding council reform insolvency The UK central government has announced it will cover up to 90% of Somerset Council’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) deficit, significantly lowering the authority’s risk of imminent financial insolvency. … Read More