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A new child poverty action plan for the West of England has been launched, with a major focus on widening access to chil...
20/12/2025

A new child poverty action plan for the West of England has been launched, with a major focus on widening access to childcare for families across Bristol and the region.

The plan includes expanding Early Years provision, creating a co-operative childcare staff bank and backing schemes already helping parents balance work and family life.

Launched during a visit to a new school-based nursery in Staple Hill, the plan has been praised by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as nationally significant.

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A bright double-decker bus pulling into the school grounds is helping students at a Keynsham secondary school build conf...
20/12/2025

A bright double-decker bus pulling into the school grounds is helping students at a Keynsham secondary school build confidence, resilience and self-belief 💛🚌

I Can & I Am has begun working with staff and students at LIFT Broadlands, delivering wellbeing workshops aboard its distinctive buses. Sessions begin with pupils cooking pizzas together to build teamwork, before moving upstairs for workshops focused on self-belief and resilience.

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✨ FREE family fun after dark in Bristol ✨Families across the city can look forward to ten nights of colour, light and cr...
20/12/2025

✨ FREE family fun after dark in Bristol ✨

Families across the city can look forward to ten nights of colour, light and creativity next February as Bristol Light Festival returns with its most ambitious programme yet.

Headline artist Liz West will bring two major light installations to Bristol, transforming Cabot Circus’s multi-storey car park into an immersive, after-dark experience designed to delight visitors of all ages.

Perfect for an early evening wander with the children, and completely free to enjoy.

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đź“Ł Teachers in England will get training to spot early signs of misogyny in boys, the BBC reports. This is part of the go...
19/12/2025

📣 Teachers in England will get training to spot early signs of misogyny in boys, the BBC reports. This is part of the government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.

👉 What do you think about these changes in schools? Should young people be taught these lessons as part of the curriculum? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

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🏆 Redmaids' High School GDST named top school in Bristol once againRedmaids’ High School has been ranked the number one ...
19/12/2025

🏆 Redmaids' High School GDST named top school in Bristol once again

Redmaids’ High School has been ranked the number one school in Bristol for academic excellence by The Sunday Times, marking its fourth consecutive year in the top spot.

The Parent Power league table, based on GCSE, A-Level and IB Diploma results from summer 2025, also places the school among the top three schools in the South West.

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A group of young carers from Fairfield High School - FHS enjoyed a fantastic treat this week thanks to brilliant communi...
17/12/2025

A group of young carers from Fairfield High School - FHS enjoyed a fantastic treat this week thanks to brilliant community support. đź’›

Pizzarova on Gloucester Road hosted a free pizza-making workshop, giving students the chance to learn new skills, have fun and enjoy the pizzas they made themselves.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the Young Carers Club appeal – an amazing £440 was raised to support more activities next year.

Amy Hornsby from Fairfield said seeing the students’ faces light up was priceless.

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Some of these are lovely!
17/12/2025

Some of these are lovely!

A bold new voice for Bristol’s schools has launched ✨Amplify Education brings together Cathedral Schools Trust and Trust...
16/12/2025

A bold new voice for Bristol’s schools has launched ✨

Amplify Education brings together Cathedral Schools Trust and Trust in Learning Academies, creating a powerful new partnership focused on belief, opportunity and community pride for young people across the city.

The new Trust will work to expand opportunities, strengthen inclusion and champion every learner — from early years through to secondary.

Future CEO Neil Blundell said the merger will “expand opportunities and improve education for staff and children,” while future COO Sue Elliott added that joining forces will “amplify our impact and create even greater opportunities for the communities we serve.”

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City Academy turned into Bear Country for a brilliant afternoon of rugby fun as its Year 9 and Year 10 sports leaders te...
15/12/2025

City Academy turned into Bear Country for a brilliant afternoon of rugby fun as its Year 9 and Year 10 sports leaders teamed up with Bristol Bears stars to run a special T1 rugby session for pupils from Evergreen Primary Academy.
Cabot Learning Federation Evergreen Primary Academy Bristol Bears Rugby

Players Simi Pam, Sam Worsley, Rownita Marston-Mulhearn and Kofi Cripps joined the action, helping to deliver skills, teamwork and plenty of festive cheer as part of the Bears Giving Back Day.

The session was a huge hit with the younger pupils and a proud moment for the older students who coached and encouraged them throughout.

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Huge congratulations to St Brendan's Sixth Form College students Emma, Sophia and Sophie, who have all been recognised a...
13/12/2025

Huge congratulations to St Brendan's Sixth Form College students Emma, Sophia and Sophie, who have all been recognised at this year’s Clifton LitFest Young Adult Writing Competition 🎉

Emma took first place in the Year 12–13 Non-Fiction and Allegory category, while Sophia and Sophie were named runners-up in the Fiction category. Their excerpts were even read aloud by actor Paul McGann at the prize-giving ceremony!

English teacher Hetty Brown praised the individuality and creativity of their work — from dystopian storytelling to powerful metaphor and lyrical prose.

A fantastic achievement for all three talented young writers đź‘Źđź“š

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🎄 Three Bristol & B&NES primary schools unite in song! 🎶Pupils from Cameley CEVC Primary in Temple Cloud, Bristol, Marks...
12/12/2025

🎄 Three Bristol & B&NES primary schools unite in song! 🎶

Pupils from Cameley CEVC Primary in Temple Cloud, Bristol, Marksbury CofE Primary and St Mary’s CofE Primary have joined forces to create a beautiful virtual Christmas film – each school recording their own version of Midnight before combining them into one joyful performance.

With rising transport costs and rural locations making it tricky to gather in person, the schools — all part of The Partnership Trust — found a brilliant way to celebrate together, sharing the true meaning of Christmas through music.

Headteachers, pupils and families have embraced the project, and the final film is now live for everyone to enjoy on The Partnership Trust website and YouTube channel.

A lovely reminder that community spirit always finds a way ✨

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✨ Jack and the Beanstalk at the Bristol Hippodrome is an absolute festive treat this year – possibly our favourite Brist...
11/12/2025

✨ Jack and the Beanstalk at the Bristol Hippodrome is an absolute festive treat this year – possibly our favourite Bristol panto yet! ✨

Packed with stars, huge laughs and those much-loved Bristol panto traditions, this year’s show brings together comedy legends Andy Ford and Richard Cadell (with Sooty and Sweep in tow!), plus a wonderfully magical turn from Will Young as The Spirit of the Bean. 🌱💫 The Sooty Show Andy Ford Comedian Sooty, Sweep and Soo

Whether you’re going with little ones, teens or borrowing a friend’s children for the night, this panto is pure Christmas joy from start to finish. ❤️🎄

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