The Verdict on Covid Lockdowns and the Pandemic - Five Years On Sunday, March 23, 2025 lockdown pandemic covid survey publicopinion government emotions schools future mask nhs Five years after the country went into lockdown, SomersetLive readers and readers of sister titles still believe that the decision to implement lockdown was necessary. However, opinions vary based on geography and readership. … Read More
Top Performing State Secondary Schools in Somerset Monday, December 9, 2024 somerset schools education secondary performance department for education gcse grades attainment progress data The Department for Education has recently released the performance data for every secondary school in England for the 2023/24 academic year. Hayesfield Girls School stands out as the top-performing state secondary school in … Read More
Castle Cary Voted Best Place to Live in UK Tuesday, September 10, 2024 somerset castle cary muddy stilettos uk best lifestyle community schools culture indie The quaint Somerset town of Castle Cary has proudly secured the title of the best place to live in the UK. Muddy Stilettos, esteemed for its expertise on local living, conducted an extensive survey involving 27,500 readers … Read More
Outstanding Teacher Training Centre in South West Wednesday, May 29, 2024 teacher training centre south west outstanding diversity inclusion ofsted schools trainees The Cabot Learning Federation, a teacher training college working with 28 schools across the South West, has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Of the 28 schools, all have been rated ‘good’ or … Read More
Students and the Bee Friendly Trust team up for Safer Streets Initiative Tuesday, April 16, 2024 students collaboration safer streets schools bee friendly trust environmental awareness bee friendly safer school streets road safety active travel Students from Oakfield Academy and Critchill School are not just buzzing with excitement; they are actively participating in making their streets safer. In collaboration with the Bee Friendly Trust, they have been preparing … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Bath's Liveable Neighbourhood Programme Thursday, February 1, 2024 bath traffic safety neighborhood council petition residents children schools consultation Bath’s proposed traffic measures have sparked controversy among residents, with concerns raised about the potential impact on safety, particularly for children. The liveable neighbourhood programme by Bath and North … Read More