Students at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus are set to benefit from a new £4.3 million School for Digital and Creative Art, with facilities described as the potential ‘gold standard’ for creative education in the South West. The new school forms part of a £5.9 million expansion at the Trowbridge campus, which also...
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Bath MP Wera Hobhouse discusses politics and democracy with King Edward’s students
Students at King Edward’s School in Bath welcomed local MP Wera Hobhouse for a discussion about politics, democracy and the issues affecting young people, including climate change, artificial intelligence and the future of Britain’s relationship with Europe. The Liberal Democrat MP visited the school to speak to sixth form students about her journey into politics...
Hundreds light up the night for RUH Bath charity Glow Run
More than 350 people lit up the night at Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath for a charity fun run which raised over £18,000 to support patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH). The sold-out Glow Run, held on Friday 16 October, brought together families, friends, colleagues, NHS staff and university students for an...
Double cross country success for Farmborough Primary School
Young athletes from Farmborough Church Primary School near Bath are celebrating a double victory after both the Year 5 and Year 6 boys’ teams secured first place at the Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Cross Country Competition. Held at Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath, the competition brought together Years 5 and 6 pupils...
Work begins on new specialist school and children’s homes in Keynsham
A former council care home in Keynsham is being transformed into a new specialist school and two children’s homes, providing much-needed education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Work began on Monday 19 October to convert Charlton House, in Hawthorns Lane, into a 30-place specialist school for...
Peter Pan on Ice brings the magic of Neverland to Bath this Christmas
Families are being invited to fly away to Neverland this Christmas as Peter Pan on Ice arrives at Bath Forum for a spectacular festive production featuring world-class skating, aerial performances and two stars of Dancing on Ice. Running from 23 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, the show will transform the Forum stage into a...
Norland launches new bursaries worth up to £10,000 a year for Bath students
Students from Bath College and residents across Bath and North East Somerset could receive up to £10,000 a year towards their studies following the launch of two new bursary schemes by Norland University of Early Childhood. The Bath-based university has introduced the Norland University Bath College Bursary and Bath Resident Bursary to help talented students...
T-Level student numbers soar at Wiltshire College as employers urged to offer placements
Student numbers studying T-Levels at Wiltshire College & University Centre have risen by almost 50 per cent, with the college calling on more local businesses to offer work placements and help young people take their first steps into employment. More than 600 students have enrolled on T-Level courses this academic year, compared with around 400...
Keynsham school teaches every pupil lifesaving CPR skills after student’s cardiac arrest
Every student at Lift Broadlands in Keynsham has received lifesaving CPR and defibrillator training, inspired by a 14-year-old pupil who survived a cardiac arrest while playing football. The school welcomed volunteers from Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) on 15 and 16 October as part of Restart a Heart Day, supporting its ambition to become...
£500,000 transformation of children’s cancer facilities at Bath RUH thanks to local charity
Children undergoing cancer treatment at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) will benefit from a more comfortable and welcoming environment following the completion of a major £495,000 refurbishment funded entirely by local charity Bath Cancer Unit Support Group (BCUSG). The project has transformed key areas of the Children’s Outpatients department, providing improved treatment facilities and...
Team Bath Rhythmic celebrates 30 years with free discover rhythmic gymnastics sessions for children
Children aged four and above are being invited to discover the fun and excitement of rhythmic gymnastics as Team Bath Rhythmic Gymnastics Club celebrates its 30th anniversary with a discover rhythmic day. Based at the University of Bath Sports Training Village, the club welcomes children of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced gymnasts, offering...
Wiltshire families encouraged to discover the benefits of swimming
Families across Wiltshire are being encouraged to take the plunge and discover the benefits of swimming as Wiltshire Council supports Swim England’s national #LoveSwimming campaign. The campaign celebrates swimming pools as welcoming community spaces where children and adults of all ages and abilities can build confidence, improve their wellbeing and enjoy time together. New research...
Polish pupils experience UK school life during visit to Lawn Manor Academy
A group of 56 pupils from Poland have enjoyed a taste of British education during a visit to Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon, where they discovered the differences between the two countries’ school systems. The 13 and 14-year-olds were welcomed by 43 of Lawn Manor’s student Welcome Ambassadors, who volunteered to help their visitors explore...
King Edward’s School announces new name for Pre-Prep and Junior School
King Edward’s School, Bath has announced that its combined Pre-Prep and Junior School will become King Edward’s Prep School, Bath from January 2027, as pupils aged three to 11 come together on the North Road campus. The new name reflects the creation of a single school community and comes as part of a wider £3...
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy basketball team first to play on new community court
Students from Royal Wootton Bassett Academy have become the first to play basketball on a brand-new sports court in the town, which is now open for everyone to enjoy. The new public facility at Showfield Park, next to the outdoor gym, was officially opened by the town’s mayor on Thursday 15 October, with a plaque...
Green fingers, gold award: Wellow’s little school with big growing ambitions
St Julian’s Church School in Wellow has won a Gold award in this year’s Bath in Bloom competition, recognised for its outstanding school grounds and commitment to gardening. For a village school of around 100 pupils, it is a remarkable achievement. Judges visited in June and praised the diversity of planting across the grounds, and...
Stonar School pupils take on Malvern Hills Nightfall Challenge
A group of 21 adventurous pupils from Stonar School in Atworth, Wiltshire, have successfully completed the Malvern Hills Nightfall Challenge, tackling a demanding 18km route with more than 1,200 metres of ascent. The pupils, from Years 9, 10 and 11, set off in the late afternoon, walking across the ridge as daylight gradually faded. Along...
Prehistoric crafts, pumpkins and Halloween fun at Stonehenge this October half term
Families looking for something different to enjoy this October half term can discover prehistoric crafts, Halloween activities and a chance to win an exclusive visit to the world-famous stones at Stonehenge. English Heritage has announced a programme of family activities running from 17 October to 1 November, including the Great Pumpkin Party, hands-on Neolithic crafts...
Ella and Henry crowned Bath Young Actors of the Year 2026
Two talented young performers from local schools have been crowned Bath Young Actors of the Year 2026 following an evening of outstanding performances at The Rose, the drama centre at King Edward’s School in Bath. Thirteen-year-old Ella O’Mahony from Hayesfield School won the junior title, while Henry Parr, a Year 11 student at Stonar School,...
When ‘cheeky’ becomes a crisis: One family’s journey through exclusion to thriving
When a child starts struggling at school, it can be difficult for parents to understand what has changed, particularly when that same child seems happy and settled at home. Georgia Morris-Boyce, from Inclusion First Education, shares the story of one family’s journey through behavioural challenges, school exclusion and a diagnosis of autism and ADHD, and...
Bath mum launches new website design service to help local businesses grow
A Bath-based mum and marketing expert has launched a new website design service to help businesses across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire improve their online presence, attract customers and grow. Joanna Lewis, founder of Joanna Lewis Media, has introduced the service for businesses of all sizes, including independent businesses and those run by parents and carers...