Somerset Council Criticizes Government's Significant Delays to SEND Education Reforms Sunday, October 26, 2025 send education somerset council reform funding children support deficit government Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of key reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) education. The Labour government had committed to releasing the … Read More
Somerset Council Condemns Delays to Government SEND Reforms as ‘Massively Disappointing’ Sunday, October 26, 2025 send somerset education council reform funding crisis ehcp legislation deficit Somerset Council has expressed strong disappointment over the government’s postponement of crucial reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. The expected Schools White Paper, which was set to … Read More
‘We are in an affluent city but in a challenged area so free fruit and veg from Tesco makes such a difference’ Tuesday, October 21, 2025 twerton tesco fruit vegetables schools send nutrition education wellbeing community At Twerton Nursery and Infant School in Bath, a fresh fruit and vegetable initiative is making a profound impact on pupils facing significant challenges. With half of the children eligible for free school meals and many with … Read More
Families Flock to Somerset Café Offering Free SEND Support and Legal Advice Wednesday, October 15, 2025 send inclusivity somerset café support disabilities community volunteers neurodivergent legal A pioneering new café in Taunton, Somerset, is making waves by combining a welcoming social space with vital support services for families. The Den Coffee House, which officially opened its doors last weekend, offers free … Read More
Shepton Mallet School Appoints Two New Deputy Heads to Drive Pupils’ Progress Friday, October 3, 2025 sheptonmallet mendip education leadership deputyheadteachers curriculum send inclusion pupils specialeducation The Mendip School in Shepton Mallet is set to enhance its leadership team this autumn with the appointment of two new deputy headteachers, Sinead MacPhee and Alisa Creaser. Both seasoned educators, they will jointly oversee … Read More
Somerset Primary School Faces Classroom Cuts Amid Council Rebuild Plans Thursday, October 2, 2025 somerset education send primaryschool classroom council wellbeing joblosses schoolrebuild ofsted Stawley Primary School, one of Somerset’s highest-performing primary schools, is set to lose a classroom as part of Somerset Council’s redevelopment plans—raising concerns among school governors about potential job losses and … Read More