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 MP visited the school to speak to sixth form students about her journey into politics...
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Bath MP praises Ralph Allen School students in Parliament
Students at Ralph Allen School have received national recognition after their sustainability work was praised in the House of Commons by Wera Hobhouse MP. The recognition follows a recent visit by the Bath MP and Councillor Sarah Warren to the school, which was covered on The Bath & Wiltshire Parent website. During the visit, they...
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,...
KES launches £2 million bursary campaign to widen access to education
King Edward’s School Bath has launched a major new bursary campaign aiming to raise £2 million by 2030 to help more children access an independent education regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. The new Transforming Lives Through Education campaign will support means-tested bursaries at the school, with a long-term ambition that any child offered a...
Bath MP praises ‘exceptional’ SEND support at Oldfield School
Wera Hobhouse has described the SEND provision at Oldfield School as ‘exceptional’ following a visit at the start of World Autism Acceptance Month. As the new term got underway, the Bath MP visited the school to meet staff and pupils, including headteacher Andy Greenhough, and tour its dedicated SEND unit, Hemmings. During the visit, she...
Bath Abbey Girls’ Choir shines during Westminster visit
A group of young singers from Bath Abbey Girls’ Choir enjoyed an unforgettable few days in London after being invited to perform at Westminster Abbey. Around 25 girls aged 11–18 travelled to the capital from 17–19 April, accompanied by lay clerks from Bath Abbey. During their visit, they sang at four services across the weekend,...
Bath MP raises concerns in Parliament over school’s access to grassroots cricket
The MP for Bath has called on the Government to invest more in grassroots cricket, warning that children in state schools continue to face significant barriers to taking part in the sport. Speaking in Parliament on December 16, Wera Hobhouse referenced findings from the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket, which highlighted class-based discrimination as...
Funding confirmed for new specialist education schools in Bath
Families across Bath and North East Somerset are set to benefit from long-awaited investment in specialist education, following confirmation that government funding has been secured for two new schools on the Culverhay site in Bath. The announcement comes as part of a national commitment to create at least 50,000 new places for children with special...
Winners announced in Wera Hobhouse MP’s Christmas card competition
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse has announced the winners of her annual Christmas card competition, after receiving a record number of entries from schoolchildren across the city. Launched in October, the competition invited local pupils to create artwork inspired by the theme A Bath Christmas. With more submissions than ever before, Wera said the standard this...
Bath MP launches 2025 Christmas card competition for local schoolchildren
Primary school pupils across Bath are being invited to showcase their creativity as Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, launches her 2025 Christmas card competition. This year’s theme is A Bath Christmas, encouraging children to capture the festive spirit of the city in their own artistic style. The winning design will be printed and...