News


Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome from schools in the diocese

27th September 2024

Bishop Michael officially opened a new nursery in North Curry and had lunch students at Pyrland School in Taunton

Bishop Michael Beasley at Little Herons Nursery.

New School Leaders come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace

27th September 2024

The new leaders are taking up new headship roles, or senior leadership roles in one of the Multi Academy Trusts which home many of our Church of England Schools. 

New School Leaders’ come to Evensong and Reception at the Bishops Palace

Bath and Wells works with Somerset Council on new education centre in Misterton

13th September 2024

An innovative new Therapeutic Education provision at the former school in Misterton will offer places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs

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Archbishop Justin joins the 24 hour Wave of Prayer

9th September 2024

"A wonderful 24 hours"

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Fond farewells lead to changes in Education team

29th August 2024

Find out what's changed in the Education team following the recent retirement of Pauline, David and Karen.

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A fond farewell to Education trio

31st July 2024

A farewell was held at Flourish House for our three School Effectiveness Advisers Pauline Dodds, Karen Sancto and David Williams, who will retire this summer.

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Education award for Bath and Wells MAT CEO

8th July 2024

Andrea Arlidge, chief executive of Futura, a school multi-academy trust (MAT) in Bath and Wells, has been honoured with a Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Pearson National Teaching Awards.

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Bishop officially opens Two Rivers School

5th July 2024

Bishop Michael joined local dignitaries at Two Rivers Church of England Primary, Keynsham for the official opening of our newest church academy.

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Junior park run helps build community

26th June 2024

Designed to be positive, welcoming, and inclusive, the Nailsea junior parkrun has swiftly become a popular community event.

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Faith and Festival on the School Field

3rd May 2024

'Enabling students to learn about, reflect on, and perhaps journey deeper within, their relationship with God.'

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Encountering God outside

3rd May 2024

Exploring our outdoor spaces for mission, worship, and the stewardship of creation

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RE conference welcomes 60 delegates from across the diocese

25th April 2024

An opportunity to meet other educators, to share ideas, and experiences.

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Writhlington school celebrates SiAMS success

2nd April 2024

St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington, Radstock has been praised for its ‘inspirational leadership’ and a ‘deeply supportive, caring culture’ in a recent report.

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More than 180 attend 'Inspirational' schools conference in Wells

19th March 2024

Participants say they left School Leaders and Parish Partners Conference 2024 inspired about how to embrace spirituality, with the very young as well as with older children.

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Manna interview: A time to reflect

28th February 2024

Grant Swarbrooke, Head of Swainswick School in Bath, shares their Easter plans.

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Sharing ideas and resources for telling the Easter story

20th February 2024

Being inspired to share the amazing Easter story with our communities

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Bubble Church - a new monthly church service for young families

8th February 2024

“A puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fuelled, 30 minute kids and families adventure.”

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2024 audit of children, youth and families work across the diocese Now Live

1st February 2024

During the first quarter of 2024 the Go Team are auditing work with children, young people and families across the Diocese of Bath and Wells

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Distinguished educator key speaker at School Leaders Parish Partners' Conference

19th January 2024

Paul Rusby is one of two guest speakers at the Conference focusing on the importance of and value of spiritual leadership for schools, churches and communities in the 21st century, to be held in Wells in March this year.

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Wells Cathedral School pupil wins BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023

6th December 2023

Year 8 pupil Belinda Gifford-Guy was praised for her particular ability to tell a story through her performance.

Cathedral School pupil wins chorister of the year
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