Should Mobile Phones Be Banned in UK Schools by Law? Thursday, April 10, 2025 uk mobile phones schools ban education children policy restrictions debate legislation The call for a nationwide ban on mobile phones in UK schools has gained traction, with concerns over children’s exposure to explicit content and the potential harm to their wellbeing. The National Education Union (NEU) … Read More
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Relief for New Somerset 'Villages' as Primary School Eases Pressure Wednesday, April 9, 2025 somerset villages primary school bridgwater housing developments wilstock stockmoor community infrastructure levy construction education capacity The construction of Bridgwater’s latest primary school has taken a step forward with over £7.7m secured from local housing developments. Expansion of the Wilstock and Stockmoor ‘villages’ has strained … Read More
New Beginnings: Somerset School Joins the Cabot Learning Federation Wednesday, April 2, 2025 somerset school multi-academy trust education partnership transition improvement community information evening Kingsmead School in Wiveliscombe recently announced its decision to join the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), a large multi-academy trust. The transfer, which secured formal approval from the Department for Education last … Read More
Downside School's Headteacher to Retire After 'Outstanding' Service Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset headteacher retirement school leadership education catholic benedictine academic pastoral After seven years of dedicated leadership, Somerset’s Downside School will bid farewell to its headteacher, Andrew Hobbs. The retirement comes as the school celebrates Mr. Hobbs for his “outstanding” service … Read More
New Headteacher Pledges to Uphold Traditional Values at Sexey’s School Monday, March 31, 2025 headteacher education values academic moral spiritual leadership school community development Introducing the new headteacher of Sexey’s School in Bruton, Steve Clayson. With over 27 years of experience in education and 17 years in senior leadership roles at secondary schools and a sixth form college, Steve is … Read More