Somerset Labour Leader Calls for Government to ‘Step Up’ Following Keir Starmer’s Resignation Monday, June 22, 2026 labour somerset keirstarmer localgovernment publicservices send regeneration devolution bridgwater leadership Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council, Councillor Leigh Redman, has called on the government to “step up” and prioritize funding for vital local … Read More
Two-Tier School System Proposed for Frome in Major Educational Reform Monday, June 22, 2026 frome education schools send consultation somerset reform twotier parents fromecollege Frome parents have just weeks left to share their opinions on the most significant transformation to the town’s education system in decades. Currently, Frome is one of the few remaining areas in Somerset operating a … Read More
Somerset Town of Frome to Transition from Three-Tier to Two-Tier School System Monday, June 22, 2026 frome somerset education schools reform twotier consultation send fromecollege selwoodacademy Frome is set to undergo its most significant educational reform in decades, as the town plans to shift from its longstanding three-tier school system to a more streamlined two-tier model. This transition aims to improve … Read More
Somerset Council to Expand Special Needs Provision at Four Schools Tuesday, June 16, 2026 send somerset education ehcp specialist schools expansion consultation inclusion funding Somerset Council is set to enhance special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision at four schools in the county, aiming to better support children with EHCPs (education, health and care plans). Currently, … Read More
Expansion of Special Needs Education Underway at Four Somerset Schools Tuesday, June 16, 2026 send education somerset sendprovision schools inclusion ehcp consultation expansion childrenservices Somerset County Council is proposing to expand special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision across four schools to better serve children requiring specialist support. This move aims to address ongoing … Read More
Somerset Council Invests £4.5m to Add 150 New Places at Court Fields School Tuesday, May 19, 2026 somerset education courtfields expansion send housing wellington schoolcapacity investment council Somerset Council is set to invest £4.5 million in expanding Court Fields School in Wellington, providing up to 150 additional secondary school places as the town experiences significant housing growth. The development aims to … Read More