Somerset Inclusive Nexus

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

This is fantastic to see!

Do you attend Messy play?

01/22/2026

The F40 in a different view from those who saw the higher funding formula.

Children deserve the same funding formula throughout the country!

I have spoken to headteachers who have moved from London to Devon and been horrified at the level of support they can offer children here compared to the capital.

The current funding system is blatantly unfair and disadvantages rural communities like ours.

How can it be right that a high needs child in Devon receives £1,245 in funding, while that same child would get over £3,000 in Camden?

This week, I met with the F40 group, who represent the 43 local authorities, including Torbay and Devon County Council, who receive among the lowest funding for education services.

We spoke about how the current funding formula maintains historical underfunding across the country, especially in rural areas like ours. I have raised this issue repeatedly with the Government.

I urge them to use the upcoming Schools White Paper as a launchpad to re-set the education sector, including distributing funding fairly.

01/22/2026

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has signed the contract to use Palantir’s software, but hasn’t started yet

01/21/2026

Congratulations to Stoke St Gregory Primary School for being named as one of the top 30 schools in the country!

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

Children's Activity Tuesday 17th February - Let your little one's imagination go wild.
Paint a piece of ceramic with a design of your choice and return to Northfield House, Taunton for a tasty lunch.

Just £5 a child.

Call Somerset Sight on 01823 333818
or book online at:

https://www.somersetsight.org.uk/payments-page and select Pay for Activity.

01/21/2026

We deliver legal training to parents and carers, school staff, parent carer forums, local authorities and other organisations working in the field of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in order to increase their knowledge and understanding of the SEN legal framework. By law, chil...

01/20/2026

💛 We are delighted to welcome The Informed SLP as a Gold Partner for the inaugural DLD Global Summit, taking place on Saturday, 7 March 2026 🎉

When Meredith and the team at The Informed SLP come on board, you know something special is happening. Their commitment to evidence-based practice and accessible professional learning aligns perfectly with the vision of the DLD Global Summit.

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🎟️ Tickets for the DLD Global Summit are now live, and we would love you to join us for this truly global event bringing together families, clinicians, educators, researchers, and advocates from around the world.

Register now and be part of something impactful.

01/20/2026

✨Makaton Taster Session - Early Years Themed - Online✨

My next online Makaton Taster Session is next week!! Come and join me for a lovely introduction to Makaton - perfect for beginners! A lovely interactive workshop for anyone who is supporting a young child / children and would like to learn!

- Wed 28th Jan
- 9.30am-11.30am

To book - bookwhen.com/nikkimakatontutor (Enter code JAN26 at the checkout for 20% discount) ☺️

01/20/2026

Makaton

This fabulous group have just finished their Makaton Level 1 training! Here they are signing something they learnt on the workshop. Do you know what they are signing?!
Well done everyone, you were all brilliant!
Happy Signing!

If you would like to learn Makaton check out my public workshops here - there are face to face in WsM options, and online training where you can join from anywhere - bookwhen.com/nikkimakatontutor
(Enter code JAN26 for 20% off)
If you are a setting looking for training for your team please get in touch! - nikkimakatontutor@gmail.com

01/20/2026

📍 Bridgwater Chess Club

♟NEW YEAR NEW HOBBY?

🎉 Join Us on Monday Nights!
We meet every Monday at St George’s Parish Centre, Wembdon (TA6 7RP) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm for an evening of strategy, learning, and great games.

✨ Our next club night is tomorrow — the perfect chance to drop in, play a few matches, and see what our chess community is all about. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a casual enthusiast, or completely new to the game, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

💷 Affordable memberships are available, making it easy for anyone to get involved and improve their game.

If you have any questions, just drop us a message — we’re always happy to help.