Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy by April 2026 Without SEND Funding Overhaul Thursday, June 19, 2025 somerset send education funding council deficit bankruptcy government socialcare reform Somerset Council is on the brink of declaring effective bankruptcy by April 2026 unless the government reforms the funding system for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The demand for specialist education for … Read More
Somerset Nursery Transforms with £250,000 Makeover Featuring Mud-Free Outdoor Play Area Thursday, June 19, 2025 somerset nursery playground childcare education outdoor renovation healthyeating development community Little Adventurers Nursery in Victoria Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, has undergone a remarkable £250,000 renovation that revitalizes both its indoor and outdoor environments. Central to the transformation is a newly designed … Read More
New Haygrove School Replacement Confirmed for Bridgwater by 2028 Wednesday, June 18, 2025 haygrove bridgwater queenswood education dfe schoolrebuild safety construction somerset carbonneutral A new secondary school will replace the partially closed Haygrove School in Bridgwater by September 2028, officials have confirmed. Haygrove School, located on Durleigh Road, was partially shut in August 2023 because of … Read More
Bridgwater Teacher John Evans Honoured with OBE After Nearly Four Decades in Education Wednesday, June 18, 2025 education obe leadership cornwall britishhonours ofsted bridgwater community apprenticeship furthereducation John Evans, a dedicated educator from Bridgwater, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Honours List, marking a remarkable 39-year career devoted to advancing education across the South West. At 63, John’s journey from an … Read More
Somerset Café and Shop Appeal for Support to Save SEND Internship Programme Thursday, June 12, 2025 silverlinings send somerset ilminster internship funding council socialenterprise education disability A valued social enterprise in Ilminster, Somerset, is seeking urgent support as it faces financial challenges that threaten its future. Silver Linings, an internship programme led by Evelyn Ashford, runs the Gamesmaster café … Read More
‘Diversity is Our Strength,’ Declares History-Making New Mayor of Bath Wednesday, June 11, 2025 bath mayor diversity education heritage inclusion ceremony politics community leadership The City of Bath celebrated a historic milestone with the appointment of its first mayor of Indian heritage in a distinguished ceremony held at Bath Abbey on Saturday, June 7. Dr. Bharat Pankhania was unanimously elected by … Read More