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...
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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...
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....
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...
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...
Bones, beasts and broomsticks: free half term fun at BRLSI
Looking for free family fun this October half term? The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is inviting local children and families to drop in for Bones, Beasts and Broomsticks, a week of hands-on science, design and creativity – all inspired by spooky autumn themes. From magnetic monsters to ghostly crafts, there’s something for...
Bath’s Woodcraft Folk youth group is looking for new young members
Guy Hodgson offers an introduction to Bath’s Woodcraft Folk Bath’s Woodcraft Folk youth group is looking for new members aged 6-12 years. Come along to a taster session to find out more! Youth organisation Woodcraft Folk, currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, is a vibrant and inclusive UK cooperative movement for children and young people. Through...
Bath charity helping thousands of young people build self-belief appoints new CEO
Bath-based charity I Can & I Am has appointed Rebecca Burton as its new CEO to lead the organisation into its second decade of supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing across the South of England. Founded in 2015 by former teacher and inspirational speaker James Shone, I Can & I Am helps nurture self-belief...
New GP-led courses in Bath aim to boost parents’ confidence in children’s health
Parents in Bath can now take part in a new hands-on course designed to help them feel more confident when faced with common childhood illnesses and emergencies. Nurture Knowledge, founded by GP and Clinical Academic Dr Ciaran Conway, has announced two Bath dates for its flagship course, Nurture & Thrive: Health Essentials for ages 1–5. The sessions will take...
Mighty Girls wins National Lottery funding to empower more young women across Wiltshire
Wiltshire-based social enterprise Mighty Girls CIC has been awarded a major grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, enabling the organisation to expand its work empowering girls and young women across the county. The funding, awarded through the Reaching Communities Fund, will support Mighty Girls to continue and grow its Positive Relationships Programme — a...
Bath families invited to ‘Unplug to Reconnect’ at youth mental health event
Families across Bath are being encouraged to take a break from screens and rediscover the joy of real connection at Unplug to Reconnect — a powerful youth mental health event taking place at Kingswood School on Saturday 18 October, 2–6pm. Hosted by The Digital Detox Club and My Resilient Mind, the event will bring together...
Discover rewarding new careers in childcare with Wiltshire Council
Anyone interested in a career working with children – whether just starting out, returning to work, or looking to take the next step – is invited to Wiltshire Council’s Early Years and Wraparound Childcare Careers Event in Salisbury. The free event takes place on Tuesday 14 October, from 10am to 2pm, at Five Rivers Health...
Bradford on Avon’s Poulton Park Play Area upgrade begins this week
Families in Bradford on Avon can look forward to new play equipment at Poulton Park, with the second phase of improvements starting on Monday 6 October — a little earlier than expected. Thanks to good weather and favourable ground conditions, the works are set to be completed in just two to three weeks. The latest...
Bath mum launches all-in-one online community to support and empower small businesses
Running a business as a mum isn’t easy, and one Bath entrepreneur knows this all too well. After 13 years of supporting SMEs through her company, GO Get Organised, Naomi Summers has seen first-hand the struggles small business owners face: the overwhelm, the endless juggling, and the constant pressure to “do it all.” That experience...