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
Keir Starmer Launches Free Breakfast Clubs at 750 Schools Tuesday, April 22, 2025 keir starmer breakfast clubs parents schools childcare funding education rollout government families Today, the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, launched the rollout of new free breakfast clubs at 750 schools nationwide. The initiative aims to alleviate the constraints of rigid school hours for parents by providing 30 minutes … Read More
Should Mobile Phones Be Banned in UK Schools by Law? Thursday, April 10, 2025 uk mobile phones schools ban education children policy restrictions debate legislation The call for a nationwide ban on mobile phones in UK schools has gained traction, with concerns over children’s exposure to explicit content and the potential harm to their wellbeing. The National Education Union (NEU) … Read More
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