Children's Nursery Plans Major Expansion, Set to Move into Former B&B Friday, August 8, 2025 nursery expansion childcare education community facilities children waitinglist earlyyears relocation A well-loved children’s nursery is preparing for a major expansion by relocating to a spacious former bed and breakfast. Currently operating at full capacity and with a waiting list of eager parents, the nursery aims to … Read More
Forest of Dean’s The Wilderness Centre Returns to Community Control Tuesday, August 5, 2025 wilderness community forest dean nature learning biodiversity conservation outdoor education The Wilderness Centre, a well-loved outdoor learning hub in the Forest of Dean, is now back in the hands of the local community. This transition marks a fresh start with ambitious hopes for the centre’s future. Community … Read More
Triplets Honor Grandfather by Graduating Together from Same University Tuesday, July 29, 2025 triplets graduation university tribute family siblings gloucestershire achievement legacy education Triple the pride and joy! Rose, Maudie, and Grace Orgill, 21-year-old triplets from Gloucestershire, have made a heartfelt tribute to their late grandfather by graduating together from the same university. The three sisters … Read More
£7.8m Investment to Expand School Places Near Gloucester and Forest of Dean Friday, July 25, 2025 gloucestershire education expansion schools severnbanks henleybank funding development primary secondary Gloucestershire County Council has approved a significant investment of over £7.8 million to expand school capacity at two key sites, creating more than 380 additional places for students. The funding will support … Read More
Woman Who Saved Village Playgroup After Desperate Knock at the Door Steps Down Friday, July 25, 2025 playgroup childcare leadership community woodchester education ofsted farewell earlyyears volunteer Bev Fowler, the dedicated playgroup leader who rescued Woodchester Playgroup from closure nearly a decade ago, has stepped down after an emotional farewell. In 2016, Bev answered a desperate knock on her door from a parent … Read More
'Aspirational' specialist school achieves best ever Ofsted rating in a decade Wednesday, July 23, 2025 ofsted peakacademy semh education dursley schoolimprovement aspiration leadership pupils trust Peak Academy in Dursley has received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, marking its highest inspection result in ten years. Inspectors described the school as “aspirational,” highlighting strong performances in key areas including … Read More