Education News

UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise. (PA)

Schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise
Some schools will see an expected 300 per cent rise in energy costs.

Bridgwater and Taunton College will host Train4Tomorrow's Skills Bootcamps to help adults into emerging or growing sectors.

Local college to provide courses helping adults into jobs in growing sectors

Guest speaker Caroline Woolley (far left) plants a tree to mark 100 years of land-based studies in Cannington. Picture: Bridgwater and Taunton College

Tree-planting ceremony held to mark centenary of Cannington land-based studies

Students and staff at Heathfield School took part in the Race for Life on Monday 25th July, raising Money for Cancer Research. The final total has not yet been calculated but, so far, over Â£5500 has been raised. A huge thank you to everyone

PICTURE GALLERY Students and staff hold charity run before start of summer hols

Students and staff celebrate the outstanding result.

Watery Lane Preschool in Minehead awarded 'outstanding' in Ofsted inspection

Richard Huish College

Sponsored Richard Huish College graded Ofsted outstanding again

Taunton School swimmers in training at Lyme Regis. Picture: Taunton School

Taunton children aim to become youngest to ever swim English Channel

Trull School of Dancing ; Encanto workshop ; North Street Church Hall, Taunton.

PICTURE GALLERY Children put together mini-musical of Disney classic

Michael Caines giving a cooking masterclass with Adam Henson and Queen's pupils. Picture: Queen's College

School in Taunton on BBC's Countryfile with farmer Adam Henson and chef Michael Caines

Taunton School, where Mx Jay Wood taught Latin and classics

School in Taunton mourns 'kind and caring' teacher

Heathfield Community School where an interim headteacher has been appointed. Picture: County Gazette

Why interim head appointed at school in Taunton has not yet been named

James Della Valle, a former BTC student and the co-founder of BoxxDocks.

Former BTC student to pitch for investment to grow sustainable shipping startup

Kingsmead School holds Year 11 prom at Oake Manor

Kingsmead School holds Year 11 prom at Oake Manor

Denise Gauler, pictured, with a group of pupils. Picture: Creech St Michael Primary School

Teaching assistant retires from village school after 36 years

Frome College pupils enjoy Year 11 prom

Frome College pupils enjoy Year 11 prom

Strode College offer free adult courses.

Strode College offers free qualifications for adult learners

Honeycomb headteacher Penny Kilbride and deputy manager Banah Crook

Nursery school closes after 27 years and more than 500 children

The proposed education hub with the footbridge over Greenway Road. Picture: Wotton Donoghue

Why independent school in Taunton wants to build footbridge over road

Getting a soaking in the river. Picture: St John's CofE Primary School, Wellington

PICTURE GALLERY Children from primary school in Wellington enjoyed three-camp in the hills

The village of Ham, near Creech St Michael. Picture: Google Street View

School alerted to children's 'dangerous and anti-social behaviour' in nearby village

Plans for 40 homes near primary school

Plans for 40 homes near primary school

Rebecca Pow is calling for BTEC exams to be retained

'Don't scrap BTEC qualifications' urges MP Rebecca Pow

School council members Violette, Poppy, Jack, Freddie, Finley, Layla, Ben and Taylor-Grace present a cheque to Love Musgrove representatives Zoe Steer and Elliott Collett

School fundraisers collect £750 for two great causes

Peter Hoare, who has resigned as headteacher at Heathfield Community School

Headteacher quits due to 'deteriorating health' after poor Ofsted and exodus of dozens of staff

Pupils have fun at Priorswood

The school in Taunton where staff and pupils love every day

Queen's College Sixth Form students enjoy summer ball

Queen's College Sixth Form students enjoy summer ball

Level 3 winner Daniel Hammond, competition judge and former student Lauren Emery and Level 2 winner Suzanne Milton

Ex-student returns to Bridgwater & Taunton College to judge competition

St Dunstan's School holds Year 11 prom at The Loft in Street

St Dunstan's School holds Year 11 prom at The Loft in Street

Pictures: Taunton School Year 13 leavers' ball at Somerset County Ground

Pictures: Taunton School Year 13 leavers' ball at Somerset County Ground

Lyngford Park pupils Aidan Collard, Maryam Bajwa and Isle Vargas with their octopus creation made from plastic bottle tops

How to help Taunton primary school win £5,000 playground makeover

Terri Clemo showing nails to pupil.

Successful STEM Day at Strode College for 400 students

New headteachers appointed at two Somerset schools

Lyngford Park Primary School Fayre [Taunton] ; teachers and visitors on the Hook A Duck stall.

PICTURE GALLERY All the fun of the fayre at Taunton primary school

Felix Rossiter and Jack Campbell-Farmer

Richard Huish College holds prom at Somerset County Cricket ground

Taunton School students Tom, Maxime, Ruth, Jane, Rosa and Rebecca with their IB results

Taunton School exceeds world average in international exams

Anu second left back row pictured with Sarah James back left and Russell Jones back row right with the Fair Games group.

Teenager sets up free after school cricket coaching scheme in Taunton

Strode College student Alex Lewis is set to start an Avon and Somerset Police apprenticeship. Picture: Strode College

Somerset student starts police apprenticeship after completing English course

Richard Huish College

Sponsored Discover Boarding at Richard Huish College

Chilton Trinity School holds prom at Oake Manor Golf Club

Chilton Trinity School holds prom at Oake Manor Golf Club

Olivia Penny recently completed a T Level in education and childcare. Picture: Strode College

Somerset college celebrates first cohort of T Level students completing courses

Madison Compton, Meggie Wilkins and Olivia Lyle

Castle School holds prom at Oake Manor Golf Club

The Sky Academy in Taunton has been rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.

Ofsted report says specialist academy in Taunton ‘requires special measures’

Hazelbrook pool opening.

New pool at Selworthy School officially opened for use

Pictures: Wadham School holds prom at Haselbury Mill

Hannah Golledge and Daniel Webster

Taunton School Year 11 prom at Hestercombe House and Gardens

A scene from the show.

Year 5 pupils perform Crimestoppers inspired ‘What Would You Do’ show

Emily Handel, Mia Emgens, Louisa Gekeler and Katie McDavid

Pupils bid fond farewell to Queen's College at their prom

Bridgwater and Taunton College, one of the skills bootcamp providers

FREE skills bootcamps training for workforce on offer in Somerset

Emily Griffin, Ellie Thorne and Nikita Anderson

PICTURES: Heathfield Community School prom at Oake Manor Golf Club

Boris the Pig, which had been destined for the slaughterhouse

Animal lovers save Boris the Pig that school planned to send to slaughterhouse

Heathfield Community School, where the board of governors has been replaced by Somerset County Council

Governors removed and several staff leave Taunton secondary school

Misterton Church of England First School on A356 Middle Street in Misterton

Several primary schools may have to close

Visitors attend the Strode College Higher Education Showcase. Picture: Strode College

Somerset adult learners share success stories at Higher Education Showcase

Staff and students join in the celebrations at Richard Huish College

'Outstanding' - Taunton 6th form college judged among the best in the UK