A former pupil of Kingswood School in Bath has been awarded an MBE in The King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her outstanding contribution to education and skills development across the UK. Alexia Williams, an engineer at Rolls-Royce, received the honour for her work championing apprenticeships, technical education and opportunities for young people. After joining...
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Why every business owner needs an exit plan from day one
By Jonathan Carter-Lewis, Senior Associate, Corporate & Commercial Solicitor, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, Jonathan Carter-Lewis advises business owners, entrepreneurs and companies on corporate and commercial matters, helping clients navigate day-to-day challenges, long-term planning and significant transactions. Jonathan’s interest in law began during an internship in Hong Kong with a large conglomerate’s corporate and commercial...
Free family swims and water safety sessions offered during Drowning Prevention Week
Families are being invited to enjoy free swimming sessions and learn vital water safety skills during Drowning Prevention Week at Mighty Splash. The swim school is offering free public swim sessions at Fosse Way School from 15 to 21 June as part of a campaign to help children and families stay safer around water this...
Wiltshire College open events attract more than 3,300 visitors
Wiltshire College & University Centre has welcomed more than 3,300 prospective students, parents and carers to its open events this year, as applications for September 2026 continue to rise. The events, held across the College’s campuses in Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge, gave visitors the opportunity to explore courses, meet staff and students and learn...
Lift Hazelwood to expand nursery provision for local families
Lift Hazelwood Primary in Swindon is set to expand its nursery provision from September, creating 15 additional places for three-year-olds to help meet growing demand from local families. The expansion follows investment from the Department for Education and Lift Schools, which will fund internal remodelling work over the summer to create additional nursery space ahead...
Summer Lates returns to The Roman Baths with music and evening atmosphere
Mums, dads and carers looking for a memorable summer night out can enjoy music, drinks and after-hours access to The Roman Baths when Summer Lates returns from 20 July. The historic attraction will stay open until 10pm every evening until 31 August, with live music, vinyl DJs, acoustic performances and a bath-side bar creating a...
Ralph Allen School students lead the way on sustainability
Students at Ralph Allen School welcomed Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and Councillor Sarah Warren to showcase the school’s growing range of sustainability projects. The visit highlighted the work of the school’s student-led Green Team, which has been driving initiatives to reduce emissions, improve biodiversity and encourage sustainable habits across the school community. Since early 2025,...
Wellow Village Show returns for 76th year of family fun
Families are invited to enjoy a traditional summer day out when the 76th annual Wellow Village Flower and Horticultural Show returns to Wellow Recreation Field on Sunday 12 July. Taking place from 12pm to 4pm, the popular community event will showcase the best locally grown produce, flower displays, baking, preserves, arts and crafts, all competing...
Award-winning author named patron for Somerset Art Weeks families programme
Award-winning children’s author Jasbinder Bilan has been announced as the Young People’s Patron for this year’s Somerset Art Weeks Festival. The Indian-born British writer, whose debut novel Asha and the Spirit Bird won the prestigious Costa Children’s Book Awards, will help champion the festival’s family-friendly programme when the event returns from 19 September to 4...
Royal High School Bath celebrates Festival of Ideas championing female leadership
Students at The Royal High School Bath have completed a two-week Festival of Ideas that explored modern leadership through the achievements and experiences of women in science, politics, business, sport, the arts and social change. Centred on the theme ‘LeadHership’, the festival brought together pupils from The Royal High School Bath and fellow GDST schools...
Redland School in Chippenham receives £2,000 grant for Daily Mile track
Redland Primary School in Chippenham has received a £2,000 grant from GreenSquareAccord to help resurface its Daily Mile track, creating a safer and more accessible space for pupils to enjoy daily exercise. The funding was awarded to the Friends of Redland School through GreenSquareAccord’s Community Impact Fund. The parent-led fundraising group supports projects and opportunities...
Springmead School prepares pupils for a changing future
As young people face an increasing number of choices after school, Springmead School is helping pupils develop the skills, confidence and curiosity needed to make informed decisions about their future. Headteacher Sally Cox says the changing landscape of higher education and employment is influencing how schools think about preparing children for life beyond the classroom....
New nature-inspired pre-school to open in Weston, Bath
A new nature-inspired preschool focused on outdoor learning, creativity and wellbeing is set to open in Weston, Bath, this September. Secret Garden Preschool will welcome children aged from two years and nine months until they start school, offering places for up to 24 children in a setting designed to help young learners develop a love...
Bath Building Society expands financial education programme in Bath schools
Bath Building Society is continuing its pilot programme of financial education workshops in Bath primary schools, helping children develop essential money management and life skills from an early age. Working in partnership with the charity WizeUp Financial Education, the Society has been delivering a series of interactive workshops at schools across the city. The latest...
Creative Kids summer camp returns to Winsley this July
A popular summer holiday camp designed to nurture children’s creativity is returning to Winsley this July, offering a week packed with hands-on activities, new skills and imaginative fun. Creative Kids, founded by local musician and educator Kate Courage in 2022, was created after she noticed there were plenty of sports camps available during the summer...
Westwood with Iford pupils help preserve memories for future generations
Westwood with Iford School has played its part in creating a lasting legacy for the future after taking part in a special time capsule event at the site of the new Trowbridge Leisure Centre. Mrs Saunders, Head of School, and Year 6 pupil Sophie represented the school at the event, which brought together pupils from...
Royal High students celebrate creative heritage with Marlborough Tiles
The Royal High School Bath welcomed Marlborough Tiles for a special presentation and hand-painting workshop with A-Level Art students, celebrating a unique connection between the school and the renowned British tile manufacturer. The visit formed part of the school’s 150th anniversary celebrations and highlighted a creative legacy stretching back almost a century. Founded in 1936...
Downside School remembers victims of 1943 air crash tragedy
Downside School has marked the 83rd anniversary of one of the most tragic events in its history, gathering pupils, staff and visitors to remember the lives lost in the 1943 cricket ground air crash. The commemorative service took place on 15 May at 3.15pm, the exact time the accident occurred during the Second World War....
Stonar School appoints Aaron J G King as headmaster
Aaron J G King will become the new Headmaster of Stonar School in September 2026, following the planned retirement of Matthew Way at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Aaron brings more than 25 years of experience in education and joins Stonar from an international school leadership role. Educated at Mansfield College, Oxford, and...
Christ the King honours beloved staff member with outdoor gym
Christ the King Catholic School in Amesbury has paid tribute to a much-loved former member of staff by naming its new outdoor gym after her, recognising nearly 30 years of dedication to generations of pupils. The school, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, officially opened ‘Mrs Blackman’s Outdoor Gym’ in honour of Kath Blackman,...
Beechen Cliff School launches Bath’s first Sam Polledri Foundation defibrillator
Beechen Cliff School has become the first location in Bath to receive a public access defibrillator through a partnership between the Sam Polledri Foundation and the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity. The new life-saving device was officially unveiled at the school on 1 June during a special event attended by pupils, staff, the Deputy Mayor...