Leehurst Swan passes all aspects of rigorous ISI compliance inspection
25 March 2020New headmaster gives Leehurst a head start as the Regulatory Compliance Inspection team finds Leehurst Swan’s principles and values encourage personal development, responsibility and tolerance for all its pupils.
Urgent appeal launched to support the homeless during the coronavirus outbreak
25 March 2020South-West based homeless charity Alabaré have launched an emergency appeal to support those affected by homelessness after the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Free education resources for secondary and primary children
24 March 2020Our colleagues at SecED and Headteacher Update magazines have compiled an excellent list of teaching resources for home learning in these difficult times. Links include resources, both online and downloadable, plus hints and tips, and more.
Visiting Wiltshire Council hubs, alternative arrangements
24 March 2020Following government advice and to help stop the transmission of COVID-19, Wiltshire Council are asking people not to visit their hubs where possible.
Celebrate Voice Sings..!
24 March 2020Celebrate Voice Sings..! a new online singing community meeting every Sunday, launched with a Mother's Day celebration
Music resources to see you through
24 March 2020Our musical colleagues have been compiling selections of free resources. In these unprecedented times, music and the arts will be more important than ever and many artists are finding innovative ways to share their work. Although these aren't Wiltshire-specific, I hope they will be a welcome source of entertainment to you all.
Stonewood Partnerships halts work on homes developments to prevent spread of coronavirus
24 March 2020Stonewood Partnerships has halted work at its developments in Great Somerford and Holt to protect its staff and help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Tormarton company said work will end today but staff will spend a few days securing the sites. The company is building 38 new homes at Brook Farm in Great Somerford and 44 new homes and 100 workspaces on the former J&T Beaven tannery site in Holt.
Wiltshire Community Foundation urges public to donate to coronavirus fund for voluntary groups
19 March 2020THE Wiltshire Community Foundation has launched a Coronavirus response fund to help voluntary groups across the county deal with effects of the pandemic.
Wiltshire Life Awards postponed until October
17 March 2020Following on from the prime minister’s statement yesterday evening, it is with the greatest regret that we are postponing the Wiltshire Life Awards until 30th October 2020. We look forward to celebrating the enormous success of our award winners at this new date.
2020 Salisbury International Arts Festival to celebrate human movement
12 March 2020Athletes, dancers, musicians and international artists will be part of the 2020 Salisbury International Arts Festival. Over 16 days from 22nd May, more than 100 events with artists from countries including France, Spain, India and Australia will celebrate the beauty, courage and joy of human movement. The Festival will be a major part of Salisbury 2020: A City on the Move, marking the 800th anniversary of the founding of modern Salisbury.