Somerset Schoolgirl Brightens World Mental Health Day in a Banana Costume Friday, October 10, 2025 mentalhealth helloyellow youngminds somerset worldmentalhealthday children awareness wellbeing charity community In Somerset today, a 10-year-old schoolgirl named Molly Burrett is turning heads—not because she lost a dare, but to make a powerful statement. Molly, a pupil at Northgate Primary School, chose to dress as a banana to support … Read More
Private Special Needs School with £64,000 Fees Plans Expansion Amid Rising Demand Wednesday, October 8, 2025 specialneeds education boarding ofsted expansion pupils disabilities curriculum wellbeing staffing Chilton Bridge School, a private boarding institution in Yeovil specialising in education for children with disabilities, is planning a significant expansion. Currently charging fees exceeding £64,000 annually, the school has … Read More
Somerset Primary School Faces Classroom Reduction Amid Concerns Over Job Losses and SEND Support Thursday, October 2, 2025 somerset primaryschool education send classrooms joblosses council schoolrebuild wellbeing funding Stawley Primary School, one of Somerset’s highest-performing primary schools, is set to reduce its classroom count as part of council plans to rebuild the school’s facilities. Situated in the village of Stawley between … 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
Therapy Dog Bella: A Beacon of Comfort for Thousands of Teens Thursday, September 25, 2025 therapy dog teenagers mentalhealth wellbeing charity support jamie’sfarm animalassistedtherapy community Bella, a six-year-old Border Collie cross, may be small in size but her impact on thousands of young lives is immense. Based at Jamie’s Farm near Bath, Bella has quietly become a vital source of comfort and support for over … Read More
Boy with special needs barred from school bus despite proximity Tuesday, September 23, 2025 specialneeds schoolbus somerset education accessibility climate transport anxiety council wellbeing Austin Gillingham, a Somerset child with special needs, was eagerly anticipating his first day at Preston School Academy in Yeovil this September. The school bus routes directly past his home, offering an ideal and convenient … Read More