Public Toilets in Chard Reopen After 18-Month Closure with Inclusive New Facility Tuesday, August 12, 2025 chard toilets accessibility inclusion changingplaces council refurbishment disability publicfacilities somerset After an 18-month closure, the public toilets in Chard have finally reopened, marking a significant improvement in local amenities. This milestone came following extensive negotiations between Chard Town Council and local … Read More
Taunton’s Conquest Centre Expands Services to Meet Growing Demand for Therapeutic Support Wednesday, August 6, 2025 therapy neurodivergence trauma mentalhealth outdoorlearning inclusion neurodiversity community resilience support Taunton’s Conquest Centre, a specialist therapy facility, has expanded its services significantly in response to a rising demand for supportive care. Originally founded as a Riding for the Disabled centre, Conquest has … Read More
Somerset to Open Six New Special Needs Units in Schools This September Tuesday, July 29, 2025 somerset send specialneeds education ehcp schools inclusion localprovision council budget Somerset Council is set to open six new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) units in mainstream schools this coming autumn, marking a significant expansion in local provision for children with special needs. … Read More
Bath MP Urges Action to Support 'Lost Boys' Falling Behind in Education Monday, July 28, 2025 education boys achievement disadvantage neurodiversity sen exclusion gcse policy inclusion The Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, has raised urgent concerns about boys falling behind in education. Highlighting alarming statistics, she warned that “we risk leaving behind an entire generation of young … Read More
Amazon Launches £30,000 Grants to Boost Creative Careers for Underserved Communities in Somerset Sunday, July 27, 2025 amazon somerset grants creativity inclusion disability neurodiversity careers charities fashion Amazon has introduced a new grant program, offering up to £30,000 to organizations in Somerset dedicated to supporting individuals from underserved communities pursuing careers in creative fields such as fashion, music, film, … Read More
Children Flourish at Somerset Primary Where Kindness Leads the Way Monday, July 21, 2025 community education primaryschool ofsted kindness inclusion curriculum leadership send music Wrington Church of England Primary School in Somerset has been commended for its warm community spirit and nurturing environment in its latest Ofsted inspection. Described as a place where “joyful singing permeates … Read More