New Special Needs Units to Open in Four Somerset Schools by 2026 Friday, September 12, 2025 send somerset education specialneeds ehcp inclusion schools disability council funding 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 … Read More
Autistic Teen Faces Educational Exclusion After Somerset Council Changes Transport Support Monday, September 1, 2025 autism education transport send disability somerset accessibility council advocacy inclusion Luke, a 16-year-old autistic student with ADHD and a learning disability, is at risk of being unable to continue his education after Somerset Council altered his transport arrangements. Until July, Luke traveled to school … Read More
Roundabout Markings Defaced with England Flag Graffiti Spark Safety Concerns in Keynsham Thursday, August 28, 2025 keynsham roundabout graffiti stgeorgesflag patriotism roadsafety vandalism asylumseekers inclusion police Mini-roundabouts in Keynsham have recently been defaced with broad St George’s Cross designs, sparking concerns over road safety and misinterpretation among drivers. The red crosses, painted without council permission, cover … Read More
Dementia-Friendly Pledge Poised to Transform Peasedown into a Model Community Thursday, August 28, 2025 dementia peasedown community awareness alzheimer’s inclusion health support campaign training Peasedown is on track to become Bath and North East Somerset’s first dementia-friendly community, thanks to an inspiring campaign led by the Peasedown Community Trust. This September, during World Alzheimer’s Month, local … Read More
New Internship Empowers SEND Teens in Bath and North East Somerset to Secure Employment Thursday, August 28, 2025 internship send employment bath radstock somervalley education support inclusion skills A groundbreaking internship scheme in Bath and North East Somerset is opening doors for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them transition from education to meaningful employment. The … Read More
Somerset Girl, 10, Champions Sport Inclusion with Inspiring Fundraiser Sunday, August 17, 2025 somerset sport fundraiser charity children running inspiration community inclusion mintridge Sport and exercise play a vital role in our mental and physical wellbeing, and for 10-year-old Jemima Carew Pole from Horsington, Somerset, this belief is more than just words—it’s a way of life. Passionate about sport, … Read More