Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy by April 2026 Without SEND Funding Overhaul Thursday, June 19, 2025 somerset send education funding council deficit bankruptcy government socialcare reform Somerset Council is on the brink of declaring effective bankruptcy by April 2026 unless the government reforms the funding system for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The demand for specialist education for … Read More
Somerset Café and Shop Appeal for Support to Save SEND Internship Programme Thursday, June 12, 2025 silverlinings send somerset ilminster internship funding council socialenterprise education disability A valued social enterprise in Ilminster, Somerset, is seeking urgent support as it faces financial challenges that threaten its future. Silver Linings, an internship programme led by Evelyn Ashford, runs the Gamesmaster café … Read More
Somerset Council Allocates £1.4m to Rescue Struggling New Special School after Government Funding Shortfall Thursday, June 5, 2025 somerset send education funding specialschool government dfe oakpartnership council deficit Somerset Council has stepped in with nearly £1.5 million in additional funding to prevent the closure of Hill View School, a newly opened special needs school catering to children with special educational needs and … Read More
Somerset Village School Celebrated for Thriving Pupils and Outstanding Care Monday, June 2, 2025 flaxbourton ofsted primaryeducation phonics earlyyears leadership curriculum send personaldevelopment community Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School in North Somerset has earned high praise in its latest Ofsted inspection for fostering a welcoming atmosphere, an ambitious curriculum, and strong support for every child’s … Read More
Pupils Thrive in Spaxton CofE Primary: A Calm School with a Big Heart and Outstanding Results Wednesday, May 28, 2025 education ofsted spaxton primary leadership curriculum send reading safeguarding somerset Spaxton CofE Primary School, nestled in the rural village of Spaxton, Somerset, has impressed Ofsted with its warm, focused learning environment and strong academic achievements. With just 47 pupils aged four to 11, spread … Read More
Tiny Somerset School is Revolutionizing Autism Inclusion Tuesday, May 20, 2025 autism inclusion somersetsupport education send sass partnershiptrust fosseway neurodiversity inclusiveeducation A small but impactful multi-academy trust and special school in Somerset have been granted a four-year extension to manage a vital autism support service across Bath and North East Somerset. The Partnership Trust, … Read More