Young Somerset is creating a pioneering new farm near Wincanton where young people will be able to build confidence, develop practical skills and improve their future prospects through nature, sustainable food growing and hands-on learning. The Young Somerset Farm is being made possible by a generous donation of land from The Newt in Somerset, supporting...
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Review: Not Now, Bernard at The Egg, Bath
by Silvia C Di Frisco A children’s story about parents being too busy to listen might feel even more relevant today than when Not Now, Bernard was first published in 1980. More than four decades later, David McKee’s much-loved picture book has arrived at The Egg in a wonderfully playful adaptation that had its young...
MF Dance opens new Trowbridge school for children aged three and over
MF Dance is opening a new school in Trowbridge, offering weekly classes designed to help children develop their dance skills while building confidence, resilience and teamwork. The new classes will launch at Castle Mead School on Saturday 3 October, with sessions taking place every Saturday. Classes will include Minis for children aged three to six...
Moorlands School launches UK’s first Inclusive Spaces project for autistic pupils
Moorlands Infant and Junior School in Bath has become the first school in the UK to complete a new Inclusive Spaces project developed in partnership with the National Autistic Society. The pilot project combines inclusive design, staff training and the views of pupils to create a more supportive school environment for autistic and neurodivergent children....
Gorse Hill Primary teachers tackle Swindon Half for domestic abuse charity
Six members of staff from Gorse Hill Primary School have completed the Swindon Half Marathon, raising more than £1,000 for local domestic abuse charity Society Without Abuse (SWA). Louise Evans, Millie Hutchinson, Brandon Ricketts, Teri Pettett and Andy Williams, together with Principal Candida Hutchinson, took on the 13.1-mile challenge after months of training. Three of...
Bath Community Kitchen pops up at Shires Yard with workshops, lunch club and family activities
Cookery workshops, open kitchen events, children’s activities and a seasonal lunch club will all be on the menu when Bath Community Kitchen launches its autumn pop-up at Shires Yard in Milsom Street. Opening on Saturday 3 October, the pop-up kitchen will invite people from across Bath to get hands-on with fresh food, learn new skills...
Grassroots Golf marks first anniversary with life-changing impact on young people
A year after launching, Grassroots Golf is celebrating the impact its combination of golf, mentoring and alternative education is having on young people across Bath and Wiltshire. Set up by former teacher Jon Haines, Grassroots Golf works particularly with children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds or those at risk of exclusion, using golf as...
King Edward’s School reveals new outdoor learning spaces as part of £3m redevelopment
King Edward’s School, Bath has revealed new images showing the outdoor learning and play spaces being created as part of a £3 million redevelopment of its Pre-Prep and Junior School provision. The investment will see King Edward’s Pre-Prep and Junior Schools brought together on the North Road campus, creating a new environment designed specifically for...
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and the Gruffalo surprise Bath children at special storytime
Children from a Bath nursery were treated to a very special storytime at Bath Central Library when bestselling creators Dame Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler made a surprise appearance. The pair, creators of the much-loved The Gruffalo, visited the library as part of an event organised by children’s reading charity BookTrust and publisher Macmillan Children’s...
Colour Run and 5K Trail Run return to Box to raise funds for primary school
Families and runners are being invited to get active – and very colourful – when the Friends of Box School 5K Trail Run & Colour Run returns on Sunday 18 October. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Friends of Box School (FOBS) is bringing back the popular fundraiser for a second year, with...
Batheaston Church School celebrates strong Ofsted report
Batheaston Church School is celebrating a positive Ofsted report which has recognised significant strengths in its Early Years provision and the personal development and wellbeing of pupils. Inspectors judged both Early Years and Personal Development and Wellbeing to be meeting the Strong Standard, while all other areas of the school successfully met the Expected Standard....
Lift Broadlands students take their questions to Parliament
Students from Lift Broadlands in Keynsham have enjoyed a first-hand look at British democracy during a visit to the Houses of Parliament in London. The students travelled to Westminster where they were able to visit both the House of Commons and House of Lords and watch live debates from the public galleries. The trip gave...
October half-term holiday clubs at Prior Park Paragon Bath
Prior Park Paragon is inviting children to get cooking, exploring and creating this October half term with two holiday clubs for youngsters aged five to 11. Formerly The Paragon School, the Bath school is offering a Spooktacular Cookery Experience alongside its new Little Explorers Holiday Club, with activities designed to give children the chance to...
Norland hosts Sustainable Fashion Week workshops for young people in Bath
Norland is inviting children and young people to get creative with clothes, sewing and upcycling when Sustainable Fashion Week returns to Bath this October. Taking place at Norland’s teaching campus in Oldfield Park on Saturday 3 October 2026, the programme will feature three workshops for different age groups, encouraging young people to learn practical sewing...
New Close Primary praised by Ofsted for inclusion, pastoral care and commitment to pupils
New Close Primary School in Warminster has been praised by Ofsted for its inclusive approach, pastoral support and strong commitment to pupils following a full inspection in July. The school received a Strong Standard judgement for inclusion, with all other areas assessed as meeting the Expected Standard. Inspectors also confirmed that safeguarding standards were met....
Bath and North East Somerset searches for its young volunteering heroes
Young people making a difference in their communities are being encouraged to step into the spotlight as nominations open for the 2026/27 Bath and North East Somerset Community Awards. The annual awards include the Sara Banks Young Volunteer of the Year Award, celebrating an exceptional young volunteer aged up to 25 who has given their...
Inspirational students celebrated at Wiltshire College annual awards ceremony
Inspirational students from across Wiltshire College & University Centre have been recognised for their achievements, determination and progress at the College’s annual Student Awards. The Student Awards 2025-26 were held at The Civic Centre in Trowbridge on Thursday 24 September, bringing together students, families, College staff and special guests to celebrate success from across the...
Kingswood launches AI literacy curriculum as two-thirds of older teens use AI
More than half (56%) of children aged 8–17 in the UK now use AI, according to the latest research from Ofcom, with that figure rising to two-thirds of 16–17-year-olds. Children are using AI for learning, creativity and everyday tasks, making the ability to understand and use the technology responsibly an increasingly important skill. Recognising the...
Three generations of footballers continue Bath Arsenal Juniors tradition
Three young footballers have made their official debuts for Bath Arsenal Juniors Football Club – continuing a remarkable family connection with the club stretching back three generations. Arlo, Quinn and Teddy have all pulled on the shirt for the club’s U7 Tigers this season, following in the footsteps of fathers, uncles, brothers and grandfathers who...
Wiltshire kinship carers urged to check if they qualify for weekly payments
People in Wiltshire who are looking after someone else’s child are being urged to check whether they could receive weekly financial support of up to £267. Wiltshire Council has launched a campaign to raise awareness of payments available to eligible kinship carers, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult siblings, other relatives and close family friends who...
New free activity group launches in Bath to support local boys
A new free weekly activity group for boys and young people who identify as male is launching in Bath this November, offering 11–14-year-olds a welcoming place to make friends, have fun and build confidence. Run by Bath youth charity Mentoring Plus with support from Boys in Mind and a local donor, the group will meet...