Newbridge School pupils get on their bikes with return of Bikeability training
Thirty-four Year 6 pupils at Newbridge School in Bath have been developing their cycling skills and confidence after taking part in Bikeability training for the first time at the school since the Covid pandemic. The two-day course, delivered by the...
Norland students help families with twins, triplets and quadruplets through charity partnership
Students at Bath-based Norland University are gaining valuable experience working with families raising twins, triplets and quadruplets through a longstanding partnership with national charity Twins Trust. The partnership, which began in 2014, gives Norland students and graduates the opportunity to...
Gaming pioneers the Oliver Twins bring Easter adventure home to Trowbridge
Gaming pioneers Philip and Andrew Oliver are returning to their hometown of Trowbridge to launch...
Young performers in Bath take centre stage at The Egg’s New Waves Festival
Young performers from Theatre Royal Bath Theatre School are set to bring imagination, energy and...
St Margaret’s Prep in Calne announces new baby and toddler mornings
Families in and around Calne are invited to join a new series of fun, friendly...
Newbridge Arts Trail to return with free family event in Bath
Artists and makers across Newbridge will open their doors to the public when the Newbridge...
Goughs Solicitors back Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance as charity of the year
Wiltshire-based law firm Goughs Solicitors has announced a new Charity of the Year partnership, pledging...
Marksbury Primary School welcomes new headteacher
Pupils at Marksbury Church of England Primary School near Bath are welcoming a new headteacher,...
More women choose motorsport engineering at Wiltshire College
The number of women studying motorsport and engineering at Wiltshire College & University Centre has...
St Mary’s School staff raise nearly £6,000 for CRY in Bath Half
Staff from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational...
Calne pupils thrive in new learning space at Saint Edmund’s
Pupils at Saint Edmund’s Catholic Primary School in Calne are already benefiting from a newly...
Fosse Way School praised as ‘highly inclusive’ in Ofsted report
Fosse Way School in Radstock has been commended as a ‘highly inclusive’ environment where meeting...
King Edward’s School praised in latest ISI report
King Edward’s School, Bath has been praised for its outstanding educational experience following its January...
Bath entrepreneur launches family-inspired Flowr Sourdough bakery
In kitchens across Bath, the smell of freshly baked sourdough is becoming increasingly familiar thanks...
Mendip Mini Fests promise a summer of family fun
Families looking for something a little different this summer can head to Mendip Basecamp, which...
St Mary’s pupils celebrate World Book Day with author visit
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham enjoyed an inspiring World Book Day...
Sheldon School in Chippenham recognised for support for young carers
Sheldon School in Chippenham has been formally recognised for its work supporting pupils with caring...
Wiltshire College students track wolves in Polish mountains
Land and Wildlife Management students from Wiltshire College & University Centre travelled to the Western...
St Benedict’s pupils celebrate World Book Day with community reading initiative
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton marked World Book Day with...
Royal High School Bath celebrates science week with hands-on learning and discovery
Pupils at The Royal High School Bath enjoyed a packed programme of experiments, challenges and...
Lawn Manor Academy student set for national cross country final
A talented young runner from Swindon is preparing to compete on the national stage this...
Meet majestic birds of prey at this unique Wiltshire family attraction
Families looking for an unforgettable wildlife day out this year should take a closer look...
Spring Changes: Navigating Separation and Easter Child Arrangements
Alice Agobiani and Caoimhe Edwards from Goughs Solicitors share their guidance on approaching separation and...
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School welcomes new headteacher
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Malmesbury has appointed a new headteacher, bringing extensive experience...
Newly elected Wiltshire Youth Councillors meet for first event
Young people from across Wiltshire have gathered for their first event as newly elected Wiltshire...
Writhlington pupils explore science during British Science Week
Pupils at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, near Radstock,...
Persimmon Foundation donates £15,000 to support young people across Somerset
Young people across Somerset are set to benefit from a £15,000 donation from the Persimmon...
Ambitious plans for two new SEND schools in Bath move forward
Ambitious plans to create two new schools for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
Batheaston Church school unveils magical new library
Batheaston Church School has officially opened a stunning new library, an enchanting handcrafted space created...
Trowbridge school celebrates top OPAL Platinum Award for play
Pupils at St John’s Catholic Primary School in Trowbridge are celebrating after their school was...
Interview: King Edward’s School heads on £3m primary school plans
Ian Waller speaks to the head teachers at King Edward’s School in Bath about the...
Freshford preschoolers help protect songbirds through Ruby Robin Award
Children at Freshford Preschool, near Bath, have been recognised for helping local wildlife after completing...
St Keyna Primary doubles in size after £5.3m expansion
More than 200 new places have been created for local children at St Keyna Primary...
Paralympic champions inspire pupils at Farmborough school
Pupils at Farmborough Church Primary School near Bath enjoyed an inspiring visit from two medal-winning...
Wiltshire locals go the extra mile for vulnerable young lives
Walkers and runners from across Wiltshire and Somerset are set to take on one of...
Schools across The Partnership Trust celebrate World Book Day
Schoolchildren from across The Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust serving schools in Bath and North...
Whimsy & Wild founder bringing stylish children’s parties to Bath
Busy Bath and Wiltshire parents looking to host a children’s party that feels truly special...
Hardenhuish School students take part in real-life politics events
Cullin Pangilinan, Year 12 School Parliament Representative and student correspondent at Hardenhuish School, reports on...
Holbrook Primary School named Breakfast Club Champion school
A Trowbridge school has been recognised for its commitment to helping children start the day...
Bath College hosts Jobcentre Takeover Day to help 500 jobseekers
Bath College welcomed hundreds of jobseekers through its doors as part of a special Jobcentre...
St Gregory’s Catholic College earns prestigious Gold Artsmark Award
Students and staff at St Gregory’s Catholic College in Bath are celebrating after receiving the...
Football project in Bath helping boys connect and build confidence
A new football project in Bath is helping boys build confidence, friendships and positive mental...
Wiltshire pools making a splash with pool recycling scheme
Families across Wiltshire are being encouraged to recycle broken and unwanted pool accessories – from...
Lift Broadlands students bring Winter Olympic fun to care home
Students from Lift Broadlands in Keynsham have brought the excitement of the Winter Olympics to...
Muppets take over The Little Theatre for family film fun this March
Ella Killbourn introduces fun for families this month at the Little Theatre Cinema in Bath...
New Green Skills Innovation Centre opens at Lackham to train future workforce
A new £500,000 Green Skills Innovation Centre has opened at the Lackham campus of Wiltshire...
Bath Building Society opens Junior Cash ISA transfers for local families
Bath Building Society is now accepting transfers into its Junior Cash ISA, giving families in...
St Martin’s Garden Primary School praised for inclusive culture and strong early years provision
St Martin’s Garden Primary School is celebrating a positive Ofsted inspection report recognising the progress...
Christ Church School praised by Ofsted for calm and inclusive environment
Christ Church School in Frome has been praised by Ofsted for its calm, inclusive culture...
Three cousins born just hours apart at the RUH in Bath
Three cousins arrived into the world within hours of each other at the Royal United...
Wiltshire Council moves forward on more specialist school places for children and young people with SEND
Wiltshire Council has confirmed plans to increase specialist education places for children and young people...
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School celebrates ‘brilliant’ turnaround after special measures
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham is celebrating a major milestone after Ofsted confirmed...
Little Willows Day Nursery celebrates positive Ofsted report in Corsham
Little Willows Day Nursery in Corsham is celebrating a positive outcome following its latest Ofsted...
Bath Tennis Club invites families to Try Tennis open day this April
Families across Bath are being invited to pick up a racket and give tennis a...
Secondary school places confirmed for families across Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset
It’s welcome news for families across Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset, with the...
The March/April 2026 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out today!
The new issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent – Bath’s biggest magazine – is out now...
Unearth Bath’s Gothic secrets with The Frankenstein Experience
Families looking for something different this spring and early summer can step into Bath’s darker...
Wiltshire primary school praised as ‘calm and harmonious’ in glowing Ofsted report
St Katharine’s CofE Primary School in Marlborough, Wiltshire, is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted report,...
Bath Festivals 2026 brings books, music and family inspiration to the city this May and June
Over four weeks in May and June Bath Festivals welcomes a host of authors, poets,...
Bath mum launches flexible marketing consultancy to help local brands grow
Bath mum of one, Joanna Lewis, a seasoned content marketing specialist with more than 20...
Pilots, police and paramedics inspire Frome pupils during Aspirations Week
Pupils at St Louis Catholic Primary School in Frome were given an exciting glimpse into...
Why Bath families are saving money and reducing waste with Share and Repair
From fixing broken toys to borrowing a chocolate fountain for a birthday party, Share and Repair has...
Former KES pupil Hester Poole selected for 2026 Winter Paralympics
King Edward’s School, Bath is celebrating the selection of former pupil Hester Poole for the...
Remind brain health clinic – can you reduce your risk of dementia?
Ian Waller pays a visit to dementia charity ReMind to take part in its Brain...
Roundhill Primary pupils thrive outdoors with new forest school partnership
Pupils at Roundhill Primary School are embracing the great outdoors thanks to an exciting new...
Wiltshire College T-Level nursing students gain hands-on hospital ward experience
Adult nursing students from Wiltshire College & University Centre are gaining valuable hands-on experience at...
Little Lavenders childminders comes to Marksbury
Two local mums have turned their shared passion for early years care into a new...
Little Barn Children’s Nursery in Wiltshire opens its doors to local families
A new, family-run nursery set in the Wiltshire countryside is welcoming local parents and carers,...
Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson inspires pupils at King Edward’s School, Bath
Pupils at King Edward’s School, Bath enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime rugby masterclass when England legend Jonny...
KES pupils step up as young ambassadors for Children’s Hospice South West
Three teams of Sixth Form pupils from King Edward’s School are taking part in this...
Free environmental project boxes from Wiltshire Scrapstore help families get creative with nature
Families across Wiltshire are being invited to get hands-on with nature thanks to a new...
Bath mums to run Bath Half to thank RUH for lifesaving care
Two Bath mums are taking on the Bath Half Marathon this March to give back...
Kitchen apprentice has the recipe for success at Wiltshire College awards
Apprentices and students were celebrated for their dedication and achievements at the annual Apprenticeship and...
New family-friendly 5-mile route unveiled for Tour de Trowbridge cycling event
Families across Bath and Wiltshire are being invited to get on their bikes this spring...
Bathford school launches Easter scavenger hunt for families across Bath
Families looking for a flexible and affordable Easter holiday activity are being invited to take...
Churchfields praised for flourishing school community in SIAMS inspection
Churchfields, the Village School, is celebrating a highly positive outcome following its recent Statutory Inspection...
Moorlands girls crowned Somerset primary school football champions
Moorlands Schools Federation’s girls’ football team are celebrating a fantastic sporting achievement after being crowned...
Mad March Mile 2026 to raise funds for RUH Bath Neonatal Unit
Hundreds of local people are set to lace up their trainers this March in support...
Free half-term fun at BRLSI brings stories to life
Families looking for free, creative half-term activities in Bath are invited to head to Bath...
Stonar pupils take to the international stage at global music festival in Spain
Pupils from Stonar travelled to Spain this January to take part in one of the...
Royal High Bath inspires girls to see themselves as future scientists
The community at Royal High School Bath has come together to celebrate International Day of...
Wiltshire College launches ambitious 150 in 100 apprenticeship campaign
Wiltshire College & University Centre has launched its most ambitious apprenticeship campaign to date, encouraging...
Wiltshire motorsport student heads to China as F1 Academy season approaches
A Wiltshire College & University Centre motorsport student is preparing to travel to China this...
Springmead School introduces new verse speaking cup at Mid-Somerset Festival
Springmead School has announced a new annual award celebrating young performers at the Mid-Somerset Festival...
Head to Westonbirt this February half-term for family fun
Shake off the winter blues this February half-term and head outdoors! Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The...
Lansdown Tennis club teams up with Weston All Saints primary school to support pupils
The Lansdown Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club has formed a new collaboration with Weston All...
St Mary’s pupils sing out at one of the UK’s biggest school choir events
Pupils from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery were in fine voice...
Lawn Manor Academy renews international partnership with Nepalese school
Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon has officially reaffirmed its international learning partnership with Glory English...
Entries open for RUHX’s 20th Walk of Life sponsored walk
RUHX, the official charity of the RUH, will host its 20th annual Walk of Life...
Swim Generation launches swimming lessons for children and adults in Bath
Swim Generation is launching swimming lessons for children and adults in Bath this spring, bringing...
Impactful consent workshop offered to BANES school students at Theatre Royal Bath
BANES school students aged 16+ are being offered a powerful and thought-provoking learning opportunity through...
Wiltshire College & University Centre film and TV students learn from industry experts
University-level Film Production and Cinematography students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have gained first-hand...
“Putting girls first”: Royal High School Bath head on her first year and what comes next
Ian Waller recently met-up with Heidi-Jayne Boyes, Head of Royal High School Bath, to talk...
Council proposes two new School Streets in Bath
Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing to introduce two new School Streets to...
Free breakfast clubs expanded for schools in Bath and North East Somerset
More families in Bath and North East Somerset will benefit from free school breakfast clubs...
Dorothy House returns with award-winning Men’s Walk to Support
Families across Bath and Wiltshire are being encouraged to rally the men in their lives...
February half term fun in Melksham with free workshops, films and Pancake Day races
Families in and around Melksham can look forward to a packed programme of free and...
Council plans £500,000 boost to help foster carers adapt their homes
Bath & North East Somerset Council is set to invest £500,000 to fund home alterations...