EVENtS at WELtoN CHUrCH'S CREATIvE SpACE

Creative Space is a fairly new event, ideal for anyone who would like to experiment and give things a try, alongside those who are already artistic and creative.

All of the materials are provided free of charge, and you will be made very welcome with plenty of hot drinks and cake, whatever your ability. With a wide variety of workstations to choose from, such as flower arranging, pottery, poetry and creative writing, aboriginal dotty art, wooden animals, there’s always something for everyone. The idea for the workshops came from a creative team at Welton Baptist church, keen to share their enthusiasm and feedback so far has been hugely positive.

Our next free event is on Saturday 11th March. Details can be found in the “Coming up” page under “What’s On” by visiting our website www.weltonchurch.org.uk

It’s also been exciting working together with the Midsomer Norton Community Trust and more recently getting involved in the Winter Warmer activities at Unit 14.

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ST VIGOR and St John Church School in Chilcompton, near Radstock, is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report which rated Early Years and Behaviour and Attitudes as Outstanding. Inspectors from the education watchdog rated the school as good overall with outstanding features.

Pupils were said to be proud to attend a school where “leaders have created a culture of high expectation, respect and tolerance”.

Early years education at St Vigor and St John, which also has an on-site nursery, The Mill, run by school leaders, was judged to be outstanding, as was behaviour and attitudes while the school was rated good for quality of education, leadership and pupils’ personal development.

The two inspectors who visited the 212-pupil school in October said the children contributed keenly to school life, charity and their community, took active leadership roles and were confident and eager to share their learning with visitors.

“Pupils have hugely positive attitudes towards their learning. They can talk about what they are learning and how it relates to what they learnt before. In the classroom, pupils focus on their learning with enthusiasm,” the report said. Ofsted said: “Leaders have high ambitions for all their pupils. Staff say they are ‘believed in’ and this gives them confidence the school will continue to improve.”

The inspectors also highlighted the forest school days, where children learn resilience and how to take risks, and pupils work in tending the school garden and feeding the chickens, as well as the school’s support for the local foodbank. Ofsted suggested that the school, part of the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust, should build on recent improvements to the governing body to ensure that school leaders received critical support and challenge.

Headteacher Chris Chorley said: “We are delighted with this report, which really captures the community spirit and passion for learning that is central to our school.

“The family atmosphere helps all children feel safe and creates a strong climate for learning. We are determined to continue developing our excellent provision so that all our learners can fulfil their potential.”

BWMAT CEO Nikki Edwards said: “This is a wonderful report about a wonderful school where qualities such as high aspirations and respect are to the forefront in equal measure. Chris and his team work so hard and this mix of Good and Outstanding in the inspection report is a testament to all the staff team’s efforts.”