Schools across Bath, Wiltshire and Bristol are once again being invited to showcase their pupils’ creativity through Art Bytes, the national art competition returning for its fifth year. Open to pupils in Years 5 and 9 at all schools in England, Art Bytes combines a national art competition with a virtual gallery and regional celebration...
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Bath Spa University’s Adult Skills provision rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Bath Spa University’s Adult Skills provision has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, recognising its life-changing impact on adult learners across the region. The report praised BSU’s innovative and inclusive approach, highlighting the quality of its curriculum, rigorous evaluation processes, and exceptional support for learners with additional needs and special educational needs. Inspectors also commended the...
Flight to Funding: Dragons’ Den-style challenge opens to secondary schools across Wiltshire and Bath
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has launched Flight to Funding, a new competition inviting secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges to plan and pitch their own fundraising events in support of the charity’s lifesaving work. Inspired by Dragons’ Den, the initiative asks students to develop a fundraising idea and present it to a panel...
Mini Athletics leaps back into Bath – a Q&A with franchise owner Michael Pope
Mini Athletics is returning to Bath this autumn, offering energetic and imaginative sessions designed to get children moving, laughing and learning. We caught up with the new franchise owner, Michael Pope, to find out more about what families can expect. Hi Michael, it’s great to hear that Mini Athletics is coming back to Bath. What...
Bath families invited to have their say on community project funding
Families across Bath are being encouraged to help decide which local projects should receive the latest round of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding – with several of the shortlisted schemes set to directly benefit children and young people. The CIL fund supports local improvements across the city, from parks and play areas to community...
Monkton Combe School named Independent Boarding School of the Year 2025
Monkton Combe School in Bath has been named Independent Boarding School of the Year in the 2025 Independent School of the Year Awards. The judges commended the distinctive way all pupils, whether day or boarding, are fully involved in the House system. Monkton’s inclusive model creates an outstanding environment where every student is known, valued...
Friends of Box School 5K & Colour Run comes to town this November!
The village of Box is set to get bright and busy this November as families, friends and fitness fans come together for the first ever FOBS 5K and Colour Run. The event takes place on Sunday 16 November at Box Recreation Ground, with all proceeds going towards Friends of Box School (FOBS) and their work...
My Small World toyshop sponsors Bath City Youth Girls U13s football team
Independent toyshop My Small World has announced its sponsorship of the Bath City Youth Girls U13s football team – one of the most successful and fast-developing squads in the region. The team has achieved outstanding results in recent years, winning their league three seasons in a row, lifting the North Wiltshire League Cup in 2024...
Bathampton Primary launches Bath’s first Bike Bus
Bathampton Primary School’s new ‘Bike Bus’ is already proving a hit with families, with numbers of riders growing each week since it began in September. It is also the first bike bus to launch in Bath and North East Somerset. The organisers have taken inspiration from Bristol, which saw its first bike bus set up...
Pewsey Primary pupils unveil railway-inspired artwork at Pewsey Station
Passengers travelling through Pewsey Station will now be treated to a colourful celebration of railway history, thanks to the creativity of young artists from Pewsey Primary School. To mark the 200th anniversary of the railways in Britain, Wiltshire’s Community Rail Partnership, TransWilts, challenged pupils to create artwork inspired by trains, travel and the rich heritage...
Roundhill Primary School pupils step back in time at The Roman Baths
Year 4 pupils from Roundhill Primary School in Bath enjoyed a fascinating journey into the past when they visited The Roman Baths earlier this month. Travelling by local bus as part of their life skills learning, the children arrived at the ancient site ready to discover what life was like in Bath 2,000 years ago....
Review: lunch and a local cuppa at the Flightline Kitchen at Aerospace Bristol
Ian Waller enjoys a lunchtime visit to one his favourite family friendly venues, the excellent Aerospace Bristol If you’re heading up the M4 for a family day out, make sure to factor in a stop at the Flightline Kitchen + Bar at Aerospace Bristol. This brilliant café is a real gem for families, combining great...
Lawn Manor Academy pupils set their sights on the next international stage
After wowing crowds in New York City this summer, the talented young dancers from Lawn Manor Academy (LMA) are already looking ahead to their next international challenges in Paris and San Diego. A group of 14 pupils aged between 12 and 15 recently brought the energy and spirit of Lawn Manor Academy to life as...
Free STOMP and Hamilton-Inspired Workshops bring West End energy to Chippenham this half term
Young people in Chippenham can look forward to an unforgettable half term of rhythm, creativity and performance thanks to two free workshops inspired by STOMP and Hamilton. The sessions, organised by Rag and Bone Arts CIC and Tell Your Story, will take place at the Neeld Community and Arts Centre and are designed to give...
Springmead School wins national recognition for excellence in art and design
Springmead School in Beckington, Somerset, has been awarded Highly Commended in the ISA National School Awards for Excellence in Fine Arts and Design – a national recognition of the creativity and innovation that runs throughout the school’s art curriculum. The judges praised the way pupils’ work combined strong technical skill with fresh, imaginative ideas, noting...
New high-energy birthday party experience launches at Mendip Activity Centre
Mendip Activity Centre has officially launched its newest adventure, Hangar 51, a purpose-built indoor battle arena for Nerf & Gel Battles, perfect for birthday parties and youth groups. After testing the experience over the summer, the high-octane activity is now fully operational and already proving a hit, launching just in time for Halloween. The website...
Review: Cirque – The Greatest Show Reimagined at The Forum, Bath
By Marie Ashcroft The circus has come to The Forum Bath – and it’s a spectacle for all ages! A packed audience of families, grandparents and even a couple of hen parties filled the venue, all waiting for the show to begin. With no curtain and a rather bare-looking stage, it was hard to imagine...
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy recognised for outstanding support for young carers
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy in has received national recognition for its exceptional work supporting young carers, after being presented with the Young Carers in Schools Award. The award celebrates the Wiltshire school’s commitment to ensuring young carers receive the understanding, guidance and opportunities they deserve. Young carers are children under 18 who care for a...
EBSA – supporting families through school attendance challenges
When Bath parent and education professional Vicky Batlle found herself navigating the complex and often overwhelming world of emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), she realised just how many families were struggling in silence. Her experience inspired her to create EBSA Connect – a support network offering workshops, one-to-one consultations and signposting for parents and carers...
Wiltshire Council launches powerful new film highlighting the life-changing impact of foster carers
Wiltshire Council is celebrating the incredible difference that foster carers can make in a child’s life through a moving new short film, The Run, released this week. The film follows Tom, an 11-year-old boy whose love of running becomes a symbol of resilience and hope. At first, we see Tom running to escape — from...
Meeting the new headteacher at Roundhill Primary, with a whole-child, community-first vision
Ian Waller speaks to Emma Cooper, the new headteacher at Roundhill Primary School At Roundhill Primary School, new headteacher Emma Cooper wants every child to see the world as their classroom. Whether it’s catching a public bus into Bath to learn how timetables work, reading with the school’s friendly cockapoo Heidi, or inviting parents to...