Should Schools Relax Uniform Rules During Hot Weather? Thursday, May 15, 2025 schools uniform weather heat students education government health ventilation hydration With the arrival of warmer weather across Britain, temperatures are forecasted to consistently exceed 20 degrees Celsius in several regions over the coming weeks. While many will enjoy the spring sunshine outdoors, … Read More
Somerset Schools Commemorate 80th VE Day Anniversary with Enthusiastic Tributes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 somerset veday anniversary schools commemoration history education veterans wwii tribute On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, schools across Somerset offered a heartfelt tribute by stepping back in time to honor this significant moment in history. Pupils and staff immersed themselves in a … Read More
Pupils to Dig In as Somerset Charity Offers Garden Grants up to £400 Wednesday, May 7, 2025 somerset gardening schools grants education environment community heritage fundraising gardens Schools across Somerset are invited to apply for gardening grants of up to £400 to support pupil-led projects that create or improve green spaces on school grounds. The Somerset Gardens Trust (SGT), dedicated to promoting … Read More
Urgent Call for Safer School Journeys Amid Traffic Congestion Concerns Sunday, April 27, 2025 traffic safety children schools congestion road investment active travel infrastructure government MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as … Read More
Find out if your school is part of the government’s Breakfast Club scheme Wednesday, April 23, 2025 breakfast club scheme schools children parents education government trial interactive map nutrition Dozens of schools have dropped out of the government’s free breakfast club trial, with others replacing them - find out if yours is still taking part using our interactive map. The Department for Education has begun rolling … Read More
Enhancing Walking Routes to Chard Schools: A Ten-Year Plan Wednesday, April 23, 2025 chard schools funding walking routes infrastructure ten-year plan somerset cycling developments Chard’s local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) details a new ten-year plan aiming to improve key walking routes to the town’s various schools. Somerset Council’s plan emphasizes the need for … Read More