Two Deaths Highlight Urgent Need for Enhanced Homeless Support in Somerset Saturday, December 20, 2025 homelessness support safeguarding somerset mentalhealth addiction eviction riskassessment multisector ssab An independent review prompted by the deaths of two men in Somerset has underscored the urgent need to bolster support services for people experiencing homelessness in the county. Between 2023 and 2024, safeguarding referrals … Read More
Somerset Review Calls for Enhanced Support Following Two Deaths Among Homeless Men Saturday, December 20, 2025 homelessness somerset support safeguarding mentalhealth evictions substanceabuse review publichealth housing An independent review commissioned by the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) highlights urgent recommendations for improving homelessness support in Somerset after the deaths of two men who experienced homelessness. … Read More
Ofsted Praises Keynsham’s First Steps Pre-School as 'Outstanding' with Compassionate Care Monday, November 24, 2025 ofsted preschool specialneeds childcare keynsham safeguarding independence sensory education wellbeing First Steps Opportunity Pre School in Keynsham has been honored with an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, highlighting the exceptional care and support it provides to children aged two to four with special needs. In a report … Read More
Ofsted Praises First Steps Pre-School in Keynsham as 'Outstanding' with Compassionate Care Monday, November 24, 2025 ofsted preschool specialneeds keynsham childcare inclusion safeguarding earlyyears education support First Steps Opportunity Pre School in Keynsham has earned an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted, receiving high acclaim in a report published on October 17. The pre-school, which caters to children aged two to four with special … Read More
Three New Children’s Homes to Open in Somerset with £1.5m Government Grant Thursday, November 20, 2025 children homes somerset government education funding safeguarding care partnership local Somerset Council is set to open three additional children’s homes thanks to a £1.5 million grant from the Department for Education (DfE), enhancing the county’s capacity to care for its most vulnerable children. The new homes … Read More
Seven Men Charged with Over 40 Counts of Child Sexual Exploitation in Bristol Wednesday, November 12, 2025 exploitation bristol investigation cps safeguarding prosecution police victims justice offences Seven men have been formally charged with more than 40 offences involving the sexual exploitation of 11 teenage victims in Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police announced these charges today, following an extensive investigation … Read More