New £4.3 million School for Digital and Creative Art to transform learning at Wiltshire College
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...
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...
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...
Double cross country success for Farmborough Primary School
Young athletes from Farmborough Church Primary School near Bath are celebrating a double victory after...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
£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...
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...
Wiltshire families encouraged to discover the benefits of swimming
Families across Wiltshire are being encouraged to take the plunge and discover the benefits of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Stonar School pupils take on Malvern Hills Nightfall Challenge
A group of 21 adventurous pupils from Stonar School in Atworth, Wiltshire, have successfully completed...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Farmborough Church Primary School praised for helping pupils flourish in glowing inspection report
Farmborough Church Primary School near Bath has received a glowing inspection report, praising its caring...
Acorn Education Trust plants 350 trees to celebrate new Reception pupils
Acorn Education Trust has planted 350 trees in Tanzania, one for every new Reception pupil...
Bath Film Festival returns with cinema, special events and opportunities for young filmmakers
Bath Film Festival returns to the city from 16-25 October, bringing more than 50 films,...
Young readers inspired by authors at Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Pupils from four local primary schools have enjoyed meeting award-winning authors and illustrators, taking part...
Kingswood Prep pupils develop confidence in public speaking from the age of three
Eight out of ten Year 6 pupils at Kingswood Prep School in Bath say they...
Children invited to become nature detectives at Dyrham Park this autumn
Families are being invited to explore the great outdoors and uncover the secrets of nature...
A new chapter for The Bath Massage Company
Bath has drawn people seeking healing for more than two thousand years and The Bath...
St Mary’s pupils skip into action for national kindness campaign
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham have been putting kindness into action...
Bath community groups offered £1,000 grants to help families get online
Community groups and charities in Bath that help families and local residents access online services...
Wiltshire College Motorsport team celebrates back-to-back championship success at Castle Combe
A Motorsport lecturer at Wiltshire College & University Centre has raced to championship victory for...
MarshFest raises record £23,000 for local schools and community groups
The family-friendly MarshFest music festival has raised a record-breaking £23,000 for local charities and community...
Royal High Bath students begin their Leiths Confident Cookery journey
Sixth Form students at Royal High School Bath have begun their Leiths Confident Cookery 30...
King Edward’s School appoints new bursary and educational partnerships lead to widen access
King Edward’s School (KES) in Bath has appointed Freya Geary-Smith to a newly created role...
Motherhood and mental health: What every mum needs to know
To mark the lead-up to World Mental Health Day, Bath Mind Ambassador Meera Phull shines...
REME Museum gets families engineering this October half term
Families can put their engineering skills to the test this October half term with four...
Royal Victoria Park improvements aim to make family visits safer and easier
Families visiting Bath’s Royal Victoria Park are set to benefit from a package of improvements...
St Edmund’s Primary in Calne celebrates progress across all five improvement priorities
Saint Edmund’s Catholic Primary School in Calne is celebrating positive results from its latest school...
Parents invited to help shape future early years services in Wiltshire
Parents and carers of babies and young children across Wiltshire are being invited to share...
Bath College apprentice wins bronze at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
A Bath College engineering apprentice has won bronze on the international stage after competing against...
Wiltshire College apprentice named South West’s top landscape student
A Wiltshire College & University Centre apprentice who swapped engineering for horticulture has been named...
Weekly Forest School sessions introduced for every pupil at Amesbury school
Every pupil at Christ the King Catholic School in Amesbury will now take part in...
St Benedict’s pupils celebrate creativity during Arts Week
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have been getting creative with...
Bath Preservation Trust announces family fun for October half term
Families looking for things to do in Bath this October half term can enjoy a...
Bath Christmas Market promises more festive fun for families this Christmas
Families can look forward to more entertainment, festive treats and places to explore when Bath...
Off the Record launches £10,000 appeal to save LGBTQ+ youth service
Bath-based youth charity Off the Record has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to protect what...
Walwayne Court pupils celebrate languages and cultures from around the world
Children at Walwayne Court Primary School in Trowbridge celebrated languages and cultures from around the...
Kingswood launches new Year 6 Diploma to prepare pupils for Senior School
Kingswood Prep School has launched a new Year 6 Diploma designed to help pupils develop...
Free Bath event to help families find SEND support and advice
Parents and carers across Bath and North East Somerset are being invited to a free...
Filton-built Prospero satellite takes centre stage for Aerospace Bristol’s space-themed October
Families can blast off into a month of space-themed activities at Aerospace Bristol this October,...
St Mary’s Calne netball teams celebrate tournament success
Netball players from St Mary’s Calne are celebrating a successful day at the North Wiltshire...
Rooted & Rested offers gentle, holistic sleep support for families
For exhausted parents struggling with broken nights, stressful bedtimes or early starts, Wiltshire-based sleep coach...
Community groups invited to apply for grants to cut energy costs and support local families
Community organisations across Bath and the surrounding area are being invited to apply for grants...
October property MOT: Goughs shares 6 checks every homeowner should make
By Nadine Stevenson, Residential Property Partner at Goughs Solicitors October is a month for fresh...
St Benedict’s opens new sensory prayer garden
A new sensory prayer garden has been officially opened at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School...
Young Somerset create pioneering farm to help young people grow skills and confidence
Young Somerset is creating a pioneering new farm near Wincanton where young people will be...
MF Dance opens new Trowbridge school for children aged three and over
MF Dance is opening a new school in Trowbridge, offering weekly classes designed to help...
Moorlands School launches UK’s first Inclusive Spaces project for autistic pupils
Moorlands Infant and Junior School in Bath has become the first school in the UK...
Gorse Hill Primary teachers tackle Swindon Half for domestic abuse charity
Six members of staff from Gorse Hill Primary School have completed the Swindon Half Marathon,...
Bath Community Kitchen pops up at Shires Yard with workshops, lunch club and family activities
Cookery workshops, open kitchen events, children’s activities and a seasonal lunch club will all be...
Grassroots Golf marks first anniversary with life-changing impact on young people
A year after launching, Grassroots Golf is celebrating the impact its combination of golf, mentoring...
King Edward’s School reveals new outdoor learning spaces as part of £3m redevelopment
King Edward’s School, Bath has revealed new images showing the outdoor learning and play spaces...
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and the Gruffalo surprise Bath children at special storytime
Children from a Bath nursery were treated to a very special storytime at Bath Central...
Colour Run and 5K Trail Run return to Box to raise funds for primary school
Families and runners are being invited to get active – and very colourful – when...
Batheaston Church School celebrates strong Ofsted report
Batheaston Church School is celebrating a positive Ofsted report which has recognised significant strengths in...
Lift Broadlands students take their questions to Parliament
Students from Lift Broadlands in Keynsham have enjoyed a first-hand look at British democracy during...
Norland hosts Sustainable Fashion Week workshops for young people in Bath
Norland is inviting children and young people to get creative with clothes, sewing and upcycling...
New Close Primary praised by Ofsted for inclusion, pastoral care and commitment to pupils
New Close Primary School in Warminster has been praised by Ofsted for its inclusive approach,...
Bath and North East Somerset searches for its young volunteering heroes
Young people making a difference in their communities are being encouraged to step into the...
Inspirational students celebrated at Wiltshire College annual awards ceremony
Inspirational students from across Wiltshire College & University Centre have been recognised for their achievements,...
Kingswood launches AI literacy curriculum as two-thirds of older teens use AI
More than half (56%) of children aged 8–17 in the UK now use AI, according...
Three generations of footballers continue Bath Arsenal Juniors tradition
Three young footballers have made their official debuts for Bath Arsenal Juniors Football Club –...
Wiltshire kinship carers urged to check if they qualify for weekly payments
People in Wiltshire who are looking after someone else’s child are being urged to check...
New free activity group launches in Bath to support local boys
A new free weekly activity group for boys and young people who identify as male...
Parents and volunteers transform playground for youngest pupils at Weston All Saints
Children at Weston All Saints Primary School in Bath have returned for the new school...
Bathampton Primary celebrates SATs results well above national averages
Bathampton Primary School is celebrating an impressive set of Key Stage 2 SATs results, with...
Bath Philharmonic launches new ticket offers to make orchestral music more accessible
Bath Philharmonic Orchestra has launched two new ticket offers for its 2026/27 season, including the...
Mighty Splash brings half-term swim intensives and Halloween family swim to Radstock
Children can build their confidence in the water this October half term with a series...
Family favourite Not Now, Bernard comes to The Egg Theatre in Bath
Families in Bath can enjoy a new stage adaptation of David McKee’s much-loved picture book...
Free Forest of Imagination weekend invites Bath families to help shape Entry Hill
Families are invited to explore, create and help imagine the future of one of Bath’s...
Win a family ticket to a Halloween craft event at The Roman Baths
The Bath & Wiltshire Parent has teamed up with The Roman Baths to give one...
Business mums and dads invited to pitch to a real Dragon at West Wiltshire Business Expo
Mums and dads who have combined family life with starting and running their own business...
Expert advice on how to give your children a financial head start
By Jonny Courtaux of Courtaux Wealth Planning The number of 25-year-olds who own their own...
Bath Building Society urges young savers to give their money a check-up
Young adults are being encouraged to check whether their savings are working as hard as...
Hidden space transformed into new Forest School area at St Martin’s Garden
Pupils at St Martin’s Garden Primary School returned after the summer holidays to discover a...
Nearly 100 Bath College staff and students take on abseil for Dorothy House
Nearly 100 Bath College staff and students are preparing to abseil down the college’s Macaulay...
Home educated young people invited to get creative with art and astronomy in Bath
Home educating families in Bath are being invited to take part in a six-week Arts...
Air ambulance charity calls for more volunteers after 3,200 hours of support
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is calling for more volunteers across the region after...
Rag & Bone Arts announces an exciting new chapter for Chippenham’s young creatives
Rag & Bone Arts is expanding its work with young people in Chippenham, with opportunities...
Springmead puts family connections at heart of school life
Springmead School and Little Crickets Nursery are putting families at the heart of school life,...
Bath mum and son to take on Glow Run for RUH after daughter’s hospital care
A Bath mum and her seven-year-old son are preparing to run 5km in the dark...
St Mary’s pupils excel in SATs writing and reading result
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham are celebrating strong SATs results, with...
Kingswood celebrates trio of national award successes
Kingswood School in Bath is celebrating three national award successes, with recognition from The Telegraph,...
Familiar face takes the lead at Moorlands Schools Federation in Bath
Pupils at Moorlands Schools Federation in Bath were welcomed back to school this September by...
Marksbury Primary praised as ‘nurturing and inclusive’ in SIAMS report
Pupils at Marksbury Church of England Primary School near Bath have been praised for their...
New Headteacher Darren McKay sets out vision for Westbury Leigh Primary School
Westbury Leigh Church of England Primary School has welcomed Darren McKay as its new Headteacher,...
Rosie Monks appointed new Headteacher at Winsley CofE Primary School
Winsley CofE Primary School has welcomed Rosie Monks as its new Headteacher as the school...
Kelly Sessions takes the helm at Castle Primary School
Pupils at Castle Primary School in Keynsham have started the new school year with a...