Pupils at Lawn Manor Academy have taken part in a powerful assembly on homelessness in Swindon, helping them understand the realities of the issue and the growing local crisis. The session was delivered by Threshold, the Swindon charity that supports people affected by homelessness. It explored the different forms homelessness can take, showing pupils that...
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Aspirations Week brings real-life careers to St Louis pupils in Frome
Pupils at St Louis Catholic Primary School in Frome are set to meet RAF pilots, police officers, paramedics and a wide range of other professionals as part of the school’s upcoming Aspirations Week. Taking place at the start of February, the week will see visitors talk to children about their jobs, how they got into...
Royal High Bath launches hands-on masterclass open events for girls in Years 4–6
The Royal High School Bath has launched a new series of Masterclass open events at its Senior school, giving families a fresh alternative to the traditional open day. Open to girls in Years 4–6 from any school, the events combine school visits with practical, skills-based learning sessions. They are designed to give pupils a real taste...
Wiltshire Libraries go all in for National Year of Reading 2026
Wiltshire Libraries are joining the National Year of Reading 2026, a UK-wide campaign designed to help people of all ages rediscover the joy of reading and make it part of everyday life. The campaign, called Go All In, focuses on connecting reading with things people already enjoy – from sport and music to film, food...
Team Bath netball night out proves a winning family experience
A visit to a Team Bath Netball home game is about much more than what happens on court – it is a full evening of atmosphere, energy and excitement that works just as well for families as for serious sports fans. From the moment the players make their entrance, bursting through a spray of fireworks...
Awdry Law opens new Bath office to support local families and businesses
Leading south west regional law firm Awdry Law Solicitors has officially opened its new office in the heart of Bath, marking a major milestone in its 275-year history. The new premises at 3 Northumberland Buildings, Wood Street, is now welcoming local families and businesses, offering access to a wide range of legal services under one...
New PlayPod boosts playtime and learning at Roundhill Primary School
Children at Roundhill Primary School in Bath are enjoying more creative and positive playtimes following the introduction of a new PlayPod. The facility, provided by the Children’s Scrapstore in Bristol and funded by the Friends of Roundhill, gives pupils access to a wide range of loose ‘scrap’ materials designed to inspire imaginative play. Items including...
Swindon schoolchildren run a mile to challenge domestic abuse
More than 400 pupils at Moredon Primary school have taken part in a mile-long run to raise awareness of domestic abuse. The event marked the Swindon school’s achievement of the HOPE Award, part of Society Without Abuse (SWA)’s pioneering education programme for primary schools. Moredon Primary is one of SWA’s first HOPE schools and completed...
Wiltshire Council secures £140,000 to trial School Streets outside six schools
Wiltshire Council has been awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England to support projects that encourage more walking and cycling for everyday journeys. The largest share of the funding, £140,000, will be used to deliver new School Streets pilot schemes designed to make the school run safer, calmer and healthier for children and families. School Streets...
Monkton welcomes former pupil Bradley Salisbury as new Principal
Monkton Combe School in Bath has welcomed Bradley Salisbury as its new Principal, marking a moment that looks firmly to the future while staying rooted in the school’s history. Educated at Monkton before studying at the universities of Leeds and Bristol, Bradley returns with a personal understanding of what makes the school distinctive. That insight...
Forestry England launches Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt
Forestry England has launched a brand new Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, inviting families to enjoy a magical outdoor adventure inspired by the much-loved children’s book. The new trail brings Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s story to life in the forest and will run throughout 2026 to celebrate the book’s...
Local SMEs urged to join new business support community
Running a small business can be rewarding, but it can also be isolating. A new online community, SMEs Unleashed, has launched to help business owners across Bath and Wiltshire connect, collaborate and avoid ‘going it alone’. The initiative has been created by Naomi from GO Get Organised, a business support company she founded in 2012...
Free Park Tennis launches in Bradford on Avon this March
Families in Bradford on Avon are being invited to pick up a racket and get active this spring, as Barclays Free Park Tennis launches at Culver Close Tennis Courts. The free, hour-long sessions start on Sunday 1 March and will run on the first Sunday of every month, from 10am to 11am, offering a relaxed...
Easton Royal Academy wins South West Read Aloud Challenge
Easton Royal Academy in Pewsey, Wiltshire, is celebrating a major achievement after being crowned South West regional winners of the National Read Aloud Challenge. The competition, organised by Fonetti, recognises schools that are building strong reading cultures and inspiring children to read aloud with confidence and enjoyment. Staff and pupils were invited to a high-profile...
King Edward’s School, Bath expands primary campus with £3m investment
King Edward’s School, Bath has announced a £3 million investment to bring its Pre-Prep and Junior Schools together on one site, creating a purpose-built primary school for children aged 3–11. The development will mean the current Weston Lane Pre-Prep site will close, with all primary pupils moving to the North Road campus by September 2027....
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin on families and opportunity
Ian Waller meets the West of England Mayor to talk about opportunities for families When The Bath & Wiltshire Parent editor Ian Waller met West of England Mayor Helen Godwin, the focus was firmly on families — how to improve daily life, unlock opportunities and give every child growing up in Bath, Bristol and the...
Wiltshire College automotive students compete in industry skills challenge
Automotive students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have taken part in a new Level 2 skills competition designed to mirror the pace and pressure of the modern motor industry. Held at the college’s Trowbridge campus, the event placed students in a fast-paced workshop environment that closely reflected real working conditions in a professional garage....
Bath College apprenticeships and careers fair returns this February
Bath College is set to host its annual Apprenticeships & Careers Fair later this winter, bringing together employers, students and families from across Bath and North East Somerset. The event takes place at the Apex Hotel on 26 February, shortly after National Apprenticeship Week, and aims to help address regional skills shortages while opening up...
Boost your wellbeing with a cold plunge at the Holburne Museum
Bath residents are being invited to start February with a bold and invigorating Cold Plunge at the Holburne Museum. Taking place at sunrise on Sunday 1 February 2026, the event brings together cold-water immersion, breathwork and movement in the museum’s historic grounds. It forms part of the ReBalance Bath Festival of Wellbeing, which celebrates accessible,...
Poster Power! exhibition celebrates 200 years of British poster design in Bath
A bold new exhibition celebrating 200 years of British poster design is opening in Bath this month — and it’s been created with families firmly in mind. Poster Power! launches at the Victoria Art Gallery on 23 January, combining striking historic posters with a free children’s trail, hands-on activities and school holiday crafts. The exhibition...
The Ralph Allen school Bath Beat returns for 2026
A much-loved walking and running challenge organised by Ralph Allen School is set to return this spring, with The Bath Beat taking place on Saturday 25 April 2026. Run entirely by the school, The Bath Beat starts and finishes on the Ralph Allen School site and welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities, combining fresh...