Visitors to the homepage of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent website can now listen live to Radio Bath, thanks to a new partnership bringing Bath’s much-loved local radio station directly to the website. The new link allows parents and carers to enjoy Radio Bath’s wide mix of music, chat, interviews and locally focused programming, while...
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Bath families invited to host international students and share their home and culture
Families across Bath are being encouraged to consider opening their homes to international students studying locally through Elac, an established organisation that has welcomed young people from around the world to the city for more than 30 years. Hosting offers families the chance to support students aged between 12 and 17 while they study in...
KES pupils step up as young ambassadors for Children’s Hospice South West
Three teams of Sixth Form pupils from King Edward’s School are taking part in this year’s Children’s Hospice South West Young Ambassadors Scheme, presenting creative fundraising ideas to support the charity’s vital work. The scheme, run in partnership with schools and colleges, helps students raise awareness of the hospice while developing confidence, communication skills and...
Free environmental project boxes from Wiltshire Scrapstore help families get creative with nature
Families across Wiltshire are being invited to get hands-on with nature thanks to a new free initiative from Wiltshire Scrapstore, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The charity has launched Environmental Project Boxes, which are completely free and packed with simple, engaging activities designed to help children and families learn about the environment through...
Bath mums to run Bath Half to thank RUH for lifesaving care
Two Bath mums are taking on the Bath Half Marathon this March to give back to the hospital teams who supported them through some of the most frightening moments of their lives. The iconic Bath Half Marathon, taking place on 15 March, will see thousands of runners pass through the city centre, including more than...
St Mary’s School Broughton Gifford shines at West Wiltshire Dance Festival
Pupils from St Mary’s School Broughton Gifford joined schools from across the county to take part in the West Wiltshire Dance Festival at on Tuesday evening. Oak Class delivered a phenomenal performance, wowing the audience with a high-energy routine that fused rock ’n’ roll and street dance. Set to Rockin’ Robin and Uptown Funk, the...
Kitchen apprentice has the recipe for success at Wiltshire College awards
Apprentices and students were celebrated for their dedication and achievements at the annual Apprenticeship and Work Placement Awards hosted by Wiltshire College & University Centre. The event brought together families, employers and college staff at the Civic Centre in Trowbridge to recognise outstanding apprentices, work placement students and the employers supporting them. Among the winners...
New family-friendly 5-mile route unveiled for Tour de Trowbridge cycling event
Families across Bath and Wiltshire are being invited to get on their bikes this spring as a brand-new community cycling event comes to Trowbridge, with a special focus on an accessible 5-mile family-friendly route designed for younger and less experienced riders. Taking place on Sunday 31 May 2026, the inaugural Tour de Trowbridge is expected...
Bathford school launches Easter scavenger hunt for families across Bath
Families looking for a flexible and affordable Easter holiday activity are being invited to take part in a new Easter Scavenger Hunt across Bath and surrounding villages. Organised by Friends of Bathford School (FOBS) in partnership with local businesses, the hunt runs from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April 2026 and is designed to...
Widcombe Infant school praised for inclusive and ambitious Ofsted inspection
Widcombe Infant School is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection report which recognises its inclusive culture, strong personal development and ambitious curriculum. Inspectors visited the Bath school on 6 and 7 January and praised the warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn. The report highlights the strong relationships between staff,...
Churchfields praised for flourishing school community in SIAMS inspection
Churchfields, the Village School, is celebrating a highly positive outcome following its recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS), published on 13 January 2026. The report praises the school for living out its Christian foundation and enabling both pupils and adults to flourish across its two sites in Atworth and Monkton Farleigh. Inspectors...
Moorlands girls crowned Somerset primary school football champions
Moorlands Schools Federation’s girls’ football team are celebrating a fantastic sporting achievement after being crowned Somerset Primary Schools’ Cup County Champions. The finals were held at Strode Sports College and saw the Moorlands team compete in seven matches across the day, including a semi-final and a nail-biting final against Mary Elton Primary school. Moorlands dominated...
Mad March Mile 2026 to raise funds for RUH Bath Neonatal Unit
Hundreds of local people are set to lace up their trainers this March in support of the Neonatal Unit (NNU) at the Royal United Hospitals Bath, as the much-loved Mad March Mile returns for its 13th year. Around 300 participants will take on the challenge of completing a mile-equivalent activity every day throughout March, with...
Free half-term fun at BRLSI brings stories to life
Families looking for free, creative half-term activities in Bath are invited to head to Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) this February for Neverending stories, a playful programme designed to spark imagination and a love of reading. Running on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February, the activities take place at BRLSI’s historic home at...
Keynsham Community Fridge helps families cut waste and stretch food budgets
A community-led project in Keynsham is helping businesses reduce food waste while supporting those who need a little extra help with their shopping. Keynsham Community Fridge has been running since around 2019 and works by collecting surplus food from local retailers and making it freely available to anyone who wants to use it. The fridge...
Pupils at Lawn Manor Academy rally together to support Swindon’s homeless
Pupils at Lawn Manor Academy have been inspired to make a real difference for people experiencing homelessness in Swindon, donating a substantial collection of food and essential items to local charity Threshold. Ahead of Threshold’s Sleep Out 26 on 20 February, which is being hosted at the academy, pupils from all year groups took part...
Stonar pupils take to the international stage at global music festival in Spain
Pupils from Stonar travelled to Spain this January to take part in one of the most memorable musical events of the year, the 14th annual Globeducate International Music Festival. Hosted by Agora Lledó International School in Castellón, the festival brought together more than 300 young musicians and singers from 24 schools across Europe and Canada....
Royal High Bath inspires girls to see themselves as future scientists
The community at Royal High School Bath has come together to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, with a powerful assembly focused on representation, confidence and ambition. Led by Head of Science Sinead Duignan, the assembly explored why visibility matters in science and how stereotypes can limit girls’ aspirations from an early...
Wiltshire College launches ambitious 150 in 100 apprenticeship campaign
Wiltshire College & University Centre has launched its most ambitious apprenticeship campaign to date, encouraging employers across the region to create new opportunities for apprentices in 2026. The 150 in 100 campaign was launched on 10 February during National Apprenticeship Week and builds on the success of last year’s 100 in 100 initiative, reflecting a...
February half term fun at the Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery
Families looking for half term activities in Bath will find plenty to enjoy at the Roman Baths and the Victoria Art Gallery this February, with a mix of hands-on history and creative fun. Step back in time at the Roman Baths At the Roman Baths, children can travel back 2,000 years and discover the sights,...
Wiltshire motorsport student heads to China as F1 Academy season approaches
A Wiltshire College & University Centre motorsport student is preparing to travel to China this week after being selected for the 2026 F1 Academy season. Rachel Robertson, 18, who is in the second year of her Level 3 Motorsport Engineering course at the Chippenham campus, will head to Shanghai from 11–13 February for pre-season testing....