Hanham Woods Academy has been given a glowing endorsement by Ofsted, which praised its ‘ambitious curriculum’ and said pupils are encouraged to ‘dream big’ about their futures.

The watchdog’s inspectors said students feel safe and cared for, with the school maintaining the high standards that previously earned it a ‘good’ rating.

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The T1 MegaFest rugby festival brought together more than 200 children from nearly 20 schools for a day of sport and teamwork.

Schools in the Weston area attended the event hosted at the prestigious Bristol Bears High Performance Centre and saw young athletes take to the field in a celebration of grassroots rugby on a grand scale.

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Students from Broadoak Academy in Weston-super-Mare wowed audiences with their sensational production of Shrek The Musical Jr, staged over two unforgettable days.

The talented cast delivered four standout performances to enthusiastic sell-out crowds, earning widespread praise for their dedication and talent.

This is how the Weston Mercury print edition reported it.

The T1 MegaFest rugby festival brought together more than 200 children from nearly 20 schools for an unforgettable day of sport, teamwork, and inspiration.

The event, hosted at the prestigious Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, saw young athletes take to the field in a celebration of grassroots rugby on a grand scale.

BBC Points West went along to find out more.

Exclusive research has revealed that two-thirds of parents in the West Country would support a ban on children under the age of 16 using social media.

The survey also found that more than half of parents believe their children’s mental health is being negatively affected by using social media on their smartphones.

ITV News West Country went along to John Cabot Academy to find out more.

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.

A team from the education watchdog spent two days assessing the school, during which time they met leaders from the school and its trust, spoke with parents and pupils, and carried out a range of inspection activities.

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Students from Broadoak Academy in Weston-super-Mare brought their production of Shrek The Musical Jr to their audience over two days.

The cast delivered four standout performances to sell-out crowds, earning widespread praise for their dedication and talent.

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

Students from Weston-super-Mare’s Hans Price Academy in Somerset, have enjoyed a taste of the exotic Far East as part of a twinning relationship with a school in Japan.

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A new study has shown that more than half the children in Bristol and local surrounding communities are missing out on important exercise and socialisation as the number of pupils walking to school drops.

ITV News West Country went along to King’s Oak Academy to find out more.

On average, two children in every classroom have some form of food allergy. This finding underscores the importance of robust allergy awareness and safety measures in schools to protect students and keep them safe.

As part of a broader news feature, ITV News West Country spoke with Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, to explore the proactive steps her school is taking to ensure student safety.

This is what Katherine had to say.