Castle Primary School’s recent ‘Good’ Ofsted report reflects the improvements the school has made over the last few years, stating that it is ‘a happy and safe place for pupils to learn’. The Keynsham school’s Behaviour and Attitudes and Early Years Provision were rated ‘Outstanding’, while the quality of education, Personal development and Leadership and...
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St Margaret’s Prep singers triumph at the Devizes Eisteddfod
St Margaret’s Prep in Calne, Wiltshire, were delighted to once again attend the Devizes Eisteddfod, this time with 18 of their Year 4 singers. They competed alongside nine other choirs from all over Wiltshire and sang I Am the Earth by Glyn Lehman – a dialogue between the Earth and a small group of children,...
B&NES primary schools recognised for encouraging sustainable travel
Pupils and staff at Bath & North East Somerset schools have been recognised for supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel. Weston All Saints Primary School recently achieved accreditation for their School Travel Plan (STP) that aims to reduce car use and encourage more active, safer and sustainable ways to travel. Bath &...
Trinity School in Frome raises awareness of diabetes with local college students
As part of World Diabetes Day, Trinity School in Frome has been working with a group of student from Frome College to raise awareness and understanding of diabetes. “Having recently welcomed a child with type 1 diabetes into Trinity First School, we were delighted to be joined by the college students who also live with...
King Edward’s is the top performing school in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide
King Edward’s School Bath, has been recognised as the top performing co-educational independent school in the South West for the second year running in the new Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. The 31st edition of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide ranks schools by the first true set of post-Covid examination results in England, with the newspaper...
Flower power adds Christmas cheer for youngsters at the RUH
Some of the youngest patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust can now enjoy a bright and festive art installation which is in place in the Children’s Ward garden. The eye-catching display, which will be in place over Christmas and the New Year, features a number of giant illuminated lilies and Victoria...
Free healthy eating and wellbeing courses for families in BANES
A series of free courses are now available to support children, young people and their families reach and maintain a healthier lifestyle, as well as a healthy weight. The service is provided by HCRG Care Group’s B&NES Wellbeing Service and run within the Community Wellbeing Hub. The courses provided by this service include Cook It!,...
Widcombe Junior School artist wins Bath MP’s Christmas card competition
Congratulations to Mollie-George Appleton from Widcombe Junior School who has won the annual Christmas card competition held by Wera Hobhouse MP for Bath Wera launched her annual Christmas card competition in October, inviting local schoolchildren to submit their designs inspired by the theme ‘Christmas in Bath’. There were many beautiful and creative designs, and 11...
Review – a visit to Bath On Ice, the most enjoyable of festive family traditions!
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a wonderful day of skating, pizza and fun! It was so good to be back! Our family visit to Bath On Ice has become the most welcome and enjoyable of Christmas traditions, and something that we all look forward to. For those new to the experience, Bath On Ice...
Classic children’s wooly Christmas hats are back from Up To Seven in Bath!
Christmas in Bath just wouldn’t be Christmas without the classic Christmas hats for children from Bath’s own Up To Seven! “Our Christmas hats have been firm favourite since we first opened way back in 2008,” explained Up To Seven owner and chief designer, Mary Dawson. “They are fun and cute, as well as being made...
Review – Krater Club Christmas Specials at Komedia Bath
Georgette McCready enjoys an evening of festive mirth at Bath’s best comedy venue When you’re self-employed or wfh alone, the question of what to do for your Christmas office party can be a tricky one. Where are you going to get the chance to wear that sparkly top or reindeer jumper? Luckily for us, Komedia...
Wendy: A Peter Pan Story receives its world premiere at Bath’s Egg Theatre
Christmas shows at The Egg Theatre in Bath are always a real treat and this year there’s something extra special with the world premiere of Wendy: A Peter Pan Story. Written by multi-award-winning James Baldwin, the production fuses together J.M. Barrie’s world-famous story with 21st century theatre in an unforgettable adventure for family audiences. Appearing...
The Urban Home, stylish furniture and accessories from a Bath-based designer
For local dad Marcus Bryan, the idea for The Urban Home was born out of lockdown and was something he had wanted to pursue for a while. Now he is creating a unique and stylish range of contemporary, high-end furniture and home accessories using FSC-certified suppliers and a very sustainable building material. Marcus had worked...
Santa, Polar Bears, Huskies and Ghost Stories at The Pound this Christmas
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway and, much like an advent calendar, you’ll find there’s plenty of treats at The Pound in Corsham between now and the big day. There’s Christmassy concerts, festive films, lots of fun family shows, a night of Victorian ghost stories, and the chance to make your own...
Review – Steak Sharing Experience at Bar + Block Bath
A child-free evening meal out at one of Bath’s most dependable eateries We love our children, it’s just, you know how it is, sometimes we just need a bit of time out. So when we discovered the Bar + Block is offering a new steak sharing experience – including a classic 16oz chateaubriand or two...
Utopia comes within reach for Kingsbury Green Academy pupils in Wiltshire
Year 8 pupils at Kingbury Green Academy have been working together to create an ideal world for the future. The year group at the Calne school was taken out of their normal lessons for a day and teams were challenged to create a utopian community. Teams were given free rein on how they would structure and...
St Saviour’s Bath – a school where everyone is welcomed and valued
Children at St Saviour’s Junior School in Larkhall, Bath are inspired by the Good Samaritan to be the best that they can be, an inspection has found. David Hatrey, who carried out the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) visit in October, said the school was living out its vision, which is underpinned...
Bespoke accessible play unit for wheelchair users opens at Bath’s Royal Victoria Park
An inclusive play unit that has been specially designed for children who use wheelchairs has been installed in the centre of Royal Victoria Park in Bath. The unit has two generous ramps which enable children to access an exciting off-ground play platform, without having to negotiate stairs or be lifted out of their wheelchairs or...
Review – Twelve Angry Men at The Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller wonders if the stage production can match the classic move Let’s face it, Henry Fonda was cool. He was one of those few super laid back dudes of the classic Hollywood era who didn’t need mega-muscles and a machine gun to face off the bad guys. Instead, he (generally) played the type of...
Early bird booking discounts available for Wells Cathedral School 2024 music courses
Budding musicians are being offering the chance to develop their music skills with world-class tutors in a nurturing and inspiring location, as Wells Cathedral School offers its Easter and Summer music courses for 2024. Wells Cathedral School’s reputation as a leading specialist music school does not let up in the holidays. The school has continued...
All Together pages provide one stop shop for Wiltshire family help and advice
Children, young people and families in Wiltshire can access to a wide range of information, advice and support as a new online platform goes live this week. All Together is a new set of pages which provide a one stop shop of information from a range of key partners so that children, young people and families,...