Boy with special needs barred from school bus despite proximity Tuesday, September 23, 2025 specialneeds schoolbus somerset education accessibility climate transport anxiety council wellbeing Austin Gillingham, a Somerset child with special needs, was eagerly anticipating his first day at Preston School Academy in Yeovil this September. The school bus routes directly past his home, offering an ideal and convenient … Read More
School Once in Special Measures Now Praised for Calm and Happy Ethos Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ofsted education primary improvement curriculum safeguarding leadership pupils reading community Westwood with Iford Primary School, part of the Palladian Academy Trust, has made a remarkable recovery, earning a ‘Good’ rating in its latest Ofsted inspection conducted on May 7 and 8, 2025. This achievement marks a … 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
School where every child belongs hailed for inclusive atmosphere Monday, September 22, 2025 inclusion education spirituality inspired community primary churchschool leadership curriculum diversity St Andrew’s Church School in Bath has been widely praised for its warm, inclusive environment that ensures every pupil feels a genuine sense of belonging. The school, part of the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust, was … Read More
Teacher Returns to His Roots as Deputy Head at Farmborough Primary Monday, September 22, 2025 education school primary teacher leadership farmborough deputyhead community partnership career Matthew Brinkworth has come full circle, returning to Farmborough Church Primary School as Deputy Head Teacher almost 30 years after he first stepped through its doors as a young student. Beginning his new role on Tuesday, … Read More
Teacher Comes Full Circle Returning as Deputy Head at Former Primary School Monday, September 22, 2025 education farmborough primary teaching leadership school deputyhead thepartnershiptrust bath career Matthew Brinkworth’s journey has come full circle, as he returns to the primary school where he was once a pupil—this time stepping into the role of Deputy Head Teacher. Nearly 30 years after first enrolling at Farmborough … Read More