Bristol Parent

05/02/2026

More good news for families in Bristol 🍞🥣

More local schools are joining the free school breakfast club programme from April, helping children start the day well-fed and ready to learn, while easing pressure on family budgets.

Read more on thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk ⬇️
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05/02/2026

A Bristol primary school has been praised by the Education Secretary after record results for disadvantaged pupils 📚

At Perry Court Academy, 80% of disadvantaged pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths – far above the national average.

Read how the school achieved it 👉 in the comment below…

03/02/2026

Huge congratulations to Dan, 20, who has been named Young Bristol’s Young Person of the Year 2025 👏

From Kayak Club to volunteering at Pooles Wharf and securing employment, Dan’s journey is a brilliant example of confidence and determination in action.

Read his story in the comment below…

03/02/2026

A Year 10 student at Fairfield High School has published a powerful poetry book exploring identity, creativity and finding your voice.

Inspired by work with Project Zazi, Standards, Shadows and Strengths shows how poetry can help young people express themselves and connect with others.
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Read the full story on Bristol Parent 👉

02/02/2026

Ofsted has praised Bristol Brunel Academy in Speedwell for its strong commitment to inclusivity, tolerance and political impartiality.
Cabot Learning Federation

Inspectors found ‘no discrimination is tolerated’ and highlighted the school’s positive culture and safeguarding standards.

Read more in the comment below…

01/02/2026

🍹 Money & Mojitos: a relaxed evening of financial confidence for women 💷

Bristol women are invited to a free evening of expert advice, conversation and cocktails designed to help you feel more in control of your finances.

Topics include:
✔️ Financial planning
✔️ Understanding investments
✔️ Pre-nups and post-nups
✔️ Why wills matter

It’s a friendly, informal event with the chance to meet like-minded women and ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask – mojito in hand.

📅 Thursday 5 February
🕠 5.30pm–7.30pm
📍 EQ Building, Victoria Street, Bristol

Places are limited, so booking is essential!
Mather & Murray Financial Ltd

01/02/2026

🌌 Have you ever looked up at the night sky from your street and wondered what’s really out there? Now Bristol parents and kids can see it in a whole new way!

📸 A local urban astrophotographer — who’s been capturing the stars right from the heart of the city — has had his breathtaking space photos featured on the BBC and are now being projected inside Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Bristol Museums

The images show nebulae, star clusters and more, all taken despite the city lights that usually hide them from view.

✨ It’s a wonderful reminder that science and art can come together, and that amazing discoveries (and photos!) can happen right on our doorstep.

Could this inspire your little astronomers to look up with a new sense of wonder? 🌠

👉 Read more and see the images at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2e1m22enjzo

Lee Pullen's stunning photos are being displayed on the walls and ceilings at a Bristol museum.

01/02/2026

👏 Gordano School is celebrating a record year for Duke of Edinburgh Award enrolments, with 400 students taking part across Bronze, Silver and Gold.

The award helps young people build confidence, teamwork and independence through volunteering, skills and expeditions.

👉 Read more at bristolparent.co.uk

31/01/2026

🎶🌿 Family-friendly festival by the lake this summer!

Valley Fest is back near Bristol from 30 July–2 August 2026, with live music, kids’ activities, food workshops and wellbeing by Chew Valley Lake.

Expect a big family area with crafts and messy play, plus headline acts including Big Special, Friendly Fires and Cast.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now.
👉 Full details for Bristol families in the comment below

31/01/2026

💬 Struggling with tantrums, bedtime battles or tricky conversations with your kids?

A former hostage negotiator says the skills she used in life-or-death situations can also work surprisingly well in everyday parenting.

In a BBC article, she shares three practical techniques from her 10-year career that can help parents communicate better with their children — from really listening to what’s behind behaviour, to staying calm when emotions run high.

👉 Read more in the comment below

30/01/2026

Students from Winterstoke Hundred Academy have taken part in an anti-bullying workshop at Brimsham Green School in Yate as part of the Diana Award programme.

The youth-led scheme helps pupils challenge bullying, promote kindness and build safer school communities.

Read more about how they are leading positive change:
👉 bristolparent.co.uk
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29/01/2026

Planning a half-term getaway from Bristol? ✈️

New research has highlighted the UK’s most family-friendly airports – and Bristol Airport features for its support of families with additional needs, including its bookable sensory room.

Find out what facilities are available to help make flying with children less stressful.

👉 Read more at bristolparent.co.uk (link in comments)