News, events and schools' information for families across Bath and West Wiltshire

The November/December 2020 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is being distributed this week – look out for your copy!

The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is the biggest magazine in Bath and the only one to be distributed through every school, pre-school and nursery in the city – including all of the private ones – plus many more across West Wiltshire and Somerset.

Packed full of news, features and events for families, you can look forward to –

News From The Schools A round-up of the headlines from schools across the region, including 15 schools in Bath & North East Somerset which have declared a climate emergency…

Pre-school News News, events, courses and clubs for the parents and carers or babies and toddlers.

School Report We visit one of Wiltshire’s top independent schools, Heywood Prep in Corsham.

Get Ready For The Future While qualifications are highly important, there are many other ways that young people can improve their employment and further education opportunities. Hannah Millbank considers some of the local options…

Eating Out We enjoy a delicious family Sunday lunch at The Wheelwrights Arms in Monkton Combe.

Dad Diaries Looking back at school photos and remembering a true legend in the making.

Forest School Tania Orgill of PlayWood Forest School shares the joys and benefits of walking for mums, dads and other adults too.

What’s On Even with the lockdown, there are still a few events to look forward to, including a number of school virtual open days.

Weekend Away A short trip to London including visits to the Imperial War Museum and the Tate, a river cruise, cable car ride and double decker bus tour.

Days Out Hope Nature Centre Steph Cadey and her two year old son test out the new play area at this popular animal park.

Days Out Coastal Foraging A great family adventure on the beach in West Wales, including a tasty freshly-foraged fish supper.

Days Out Skyboat Cafe A hugely enjoyable visit to a child-friendly cafe and play centre in Bristol.