Pupils Grow Vegetables and Develop a Love for Reading at Thriving Rural Primary School Thursday, September 25, 2025 ofsted primary community education gardening reading literacy leadership inclusion environment Lydeard St Lawrence Primary School, a small village school near Taunton with just 36 pupils, has recently been rated Good in all key areas by Ofsted. The inspection, conducted in June, applauded the school for its high … 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
Inspectors praise Farrington Gurney Primary as a nurturing and ambitious village school Thursday, September 18, 2025 ofsted education primary leadership curriculum behaviour assessment inclusion send community Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School has been described by inspectors as “a place where all can flourish, find fulfilment and live life in all its fullness.” A recent Ofsted ungraded inspection, conducted on … Read More
Cries for Help as Families Struggle with a Broken SEND Education System Tuesday, September 16, 2025 send education funding ehcp parents children disabilities crisis inclusion reform Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are warning ministers against weakening legal protections amid a deeply troubled education system. A powerful Westminster Hall debate on September 15 … Read More
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