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By Education Correspondent 15 miles, 11 schools, thousands of smiling children, hundreds of smiling staff, tens of smiling strangers, one chicken and one extremely proud aunt. If you saw a team of superheroes following a giant chicken through the streets of Bristol this week, your eyes were not deceiving you
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By Education Correspondent Parents of over four million children are set to benefit from lower school uniform costs, new government analysis has found. As the government’s landmark Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill proceeds in the House of Lords this week, analysis shows new laws will wipe over £70
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By Education Correspondent Students at Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, were treated to a lesson with a difference, when Somerset-based rock band The Entitled Sons visited the academy to deliver four concerts playing their latest hits. The Entitled Sons performed last year at Glastonbury and are selling out concerts
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By Education Correspondent Winterstoke Hundred Academy, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset was delighted to welcome Ambassador Miguel Berger from the German Embassy as part of the German Embassy Languages Week and the #ShoutOutForGerman campaign. This initiative, organised by the German Embassy in London, the Goethe-Institut UK, and the German Academic Exchange Service
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By Education Correspondent A new partnership between the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) and Bristol Bears Rugby brought excitement and inspiration to primary school pupils as six Bears players visited CLF academies to celebrate World Book Day. The visits saw Tom Gwilliam and Kofi Cripps engaging with pupils at Evergreen Primary
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By Jill Dando News Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, Somerset, has become a pioneer in the South West UK in classroom AI integration, with over 300 pupils using artificial intelligence tools across their daily lessons. From chatting with historical characters to generating AI-powered presentations, the technology is sparking curiosity and
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By Jill Dando News In an exciting development for the children of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset in Jill Dando’s home town, two local schools – Milton Park Primary and Ashcombe Primary – have been selected as early adopters of the new national breakfast club initiative. This pilot program, launching in April 2025, will
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By Education Editor A popular teacher and international rugby player has transformed into a business leader. For thousands of students across Bridgwater and Cheddar in Somerset, UK Jake Caulfield, 32, wasn’t just a teacher—he was an inspiration. As a dedicated Deputy Headteacher and Head of Year at Chilton
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By Jill Dando News A new Swansea University-led initiative, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, is giving schools free expert guidance on how to introduce dogs to create calmer and more positive learning environments that are safe for pupils and dogs. Through UKRI Impact Acceleration Account funding,
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By Jill Dando News The first steps have been taken towards achieving a “School Street” in Derbyshire to reduce traffic and pollution outside a primary school by banning cars and motorbikes at peak times. William Gilbert Endowed CofE Primary School in Duffield, part of Derbyshire Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), has
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By Jill Dando News The community surrounding Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, Somerset, has shown incredible generosity this Christmas, raising more than £500 to support the school and its pupils. In an extraordinary display of teamwork and festive spirit, the school’s Student Council kick-started the initiative by voting to
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By Jaiden, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Priory Community School in Weston Super Mare held a special Christmas Concert on Thursday 19th December. Raising the cheer whilst receiving donated items for Weston Foodbank, the concert supported the local organisation as the school’s charity of the year. Foodbank provides three
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent During December, all students in a trampolining club or school had the opportunity to take part in a competition representing their school and club. This competition was held in Taunton from 7am to 8.30pm. All the ages from year 1 to year
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In a heartwarming transformation, Ashton Park School in Bristol has been recognised as one of the most improved schools in the UK. Just a few years ago, the school faced challenges, but today, it stands as a shining example of educational success. Recent government statistics highlight a remarkable rise in
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By Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Art students from Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare have showcased their exceptional talent in an inspiring exhibition hosted at one of the world’s best piers, The Grand Pier. The WCSA 2024 Alumni Exhibition features a stunning collection of prints created
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By Jill Dando News Budding chefs at Derby Cathedral School are racing to secure a spot in the cookery club, which is so popular it is oversubscribed every week. With only 20 places available each week and more than 60 students eager to take part, the after-school club has become