Council statement on industrial action
We’ve been notified today by Unison that their formal ballot for strike action about the grading of Team Manager and
Children's Services
Homes investment bid for B&NES foster families
Bath & North East Somerset Council is set to fund home alterations for foster carers to enable more children to b
Children's Services, Delivering for local residents, Focusing on prevention
Views sought on new specialist school plans in Keynsham
Plans to open a specialist school and provide residential accommodation in Keynsham and make life better for children
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention, Keynsham Area
New pledge videos and art exhibition celebrating Care Leavers’ Month in B&NES
A series of award winning new videos outlining key commitments that support care experienced young people until they reach the age of 25 has been launched during Care Leavers' Month.
Bath, Children's Services, Focusing on prevention
New council-led scheme in the Somer Valley to support young people with SEND into work
Young people living in the Somer Valley who have SEND and are looking for their first step on the career ladder are being encouraged to join a new Supported Internship scheme.
Children's Services, Delivering for local residents, Schools, Colleges and Learning, Somer Valley
B&NES children’s services declared ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Children in B&NES continue to benefit from good quality support, help and services that have a positive impact on their lives says Ofsted, which has rated the council's' Children's Services as Good.
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention, Improving people's lives, Safeguarding
Sculpture by young people in B&NES showcased at Glastonbury Festival and Keynsham Music Festival
Ten young people in Bath and North East Somerset who may be vulnerable to child exploitation have created a sculpture for this year’s Glastonbury Festival and Keynsham Music Festival.
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention, Keynsham Area, Safeguarding
Council launches new family support network ahead of Foster Care Fortnight
A network of foster carers that offers each other the support and relationships an extended family provides has been launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Children's Services, Focusing on prevention
First childcare settings in B&NES achieve mark of excellence for early years SEND support
A preschool in Keynsham and a childminder in Paulton are the first childcare settings in Bath and North East Somerset to receive a national Mark of Achievement for supporting young children with SEND.
Chew Valley, Children's Services, Focusing on prevention, Schools, Colleges and Learning, Somer Valley
Primary school offer day for families in B&NES
More than 99% of families with three and four-year olds in Bath and North East Somerset have been offered one of their overall preferences for a primary school place for the fourth year running.
Children's Services, Delivering for local residents, Schools, Colleges and Learning
