15 miles, 11 schools, thousands of smiling children, hundreds of smiling staff, tens of smiling strangers, one chicken and one extremely proud aunt.

If you saw a team of superheroes following a giant chicken through the streets of Bristol this week, your eyes were not deceiving you – it was a school principal completing a charity run in memory of her four-year-old nephew.

This story features on two media websites.

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Monkton Wood Academy’s year eight students have been crowned district football champions.

The team secured the title after a competitive match against Bishop Fox’s School at Taunton Town FC’s stadium.

To read the full story on the Somerset Gazette website please click here.

A recent national study has revealed an increase in violent incidents in schools across the country, sparking concern among educators, parents, and policymakers alike.

As part of a wider investigation into this troubling trend, ITV News West Country visited Snowdon Village, part of the Cabot Learning Federation’s alternative provision network. The settings provides education for students aged 4–16 who require a more tailored and supportive learning environment.

During the visit, Principal Alex Davies shared how Snowdon Village’s inclusive approach supports students and pupils and reduces the risk of conflict in the school environment.

This is what Alex had to say.

Five CLF academies feature in this month’s editions of the Voice newspapers.

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Bristol Metropolitan Academy recently took 80 enthusiastic Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) students to the Mendips for an enriching day of navigation training.

Hanham Woods Academy is a school where ‘pupils feel safe and cared for’ and are ‘encouraged to dream big about their futures’, according to Ofsted inspectors.

Seventy-two students and staff from Hanham Woods Academy embarked on an unforgettable skiing adventure during the half-term break.

Pupils from Minerva Primary Academy had a fantastic time getting green-fingered during a special visit to Hillfields community garden.

Pupils and staff at The Nest, part of Snowdon Village, celebrated Red Nose Day in true retro style with an exciting 1980s-themed event.

A new partnership between the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) and Bristol Bears Rugby brought excitement and inspiration to primary school pupils as six Bears players visited CLF academies to celebrate World Book Day.

Sixty Year 8 students from King’s Oak Academy had an exciting opportunity to attend an Engineering Festival at Babcock, where they explored the dynamic world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

Students at Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, were treated to a lesson with a difference, when Somerset-based rock band The Entitled Sons visited the academy to deliver four concerts playing their latest hits.

The Entitled Sons performed last year at Glastonbury and are selling out concerts all over the UK.

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A Year Nine student from Weston-super-Mare has achieved a rare feat in a national maths challenge.

Hans Price Academy’s Elliot Clothier earned a gold certificate in the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Intermediate Maths Challenge and was named the ‘Best in School’.

To read the full story on the Weston Mercury Website click here.

Heaps of rubbish and overflowing bins were left in Castle Park which took over 48 hours to clear after an event there. And, according to a recent study keeping our streets clean is an urgent priority.

BBC Radio Bristol’s Joe Lemer spoke to Principal of King’s Oak Academy, Katherine Ogden about what staff, students and pupils are doing to help keep their academy and local environment clean.

The Government has launched free breakfast clubs in 750 schools across England. Thousands of parents can access half an hour of free morning childcare as part of the trial that will run to July, ahead of an expected national rollout.

Heart Radio went along to Summerhill Academy and spoke to Principal, Chris Barrett  to find out more.

‘High-quality’ teaching, an ‘inclusive’ environment and a ‘comprehensive careers programme’ which help students to thrive have earned the Bristol education centre a rating of ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted inspectors.

A team from the education watchdog spent two days assessing Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 and neighbouring John Cabot Academy, during which time inspectors met with senior leaders, teachers and students, and carried out a deep dive into a number of subject areas.

To read the full story on the Bristol Live website click here.

A new community hub in Kingswood has officially opened to provide early support for older children and teenagers, along with their parents and carers, in managing emotional wellbeing and strengthening mental health.

To read the story in full on the Gloucestershire Live website please click here.