With low levels of crime, close-knit communities and wide expanses of natural beauty, West Somerset seems an ideal place to bring up a family. However, the isolation of many of the remote villages creates challenges for families trying to access childcare, play, education and health services. There are only 18 schools covering the region and a small school-age population – fewer than 35,000 people live in the area and the average age is 54. Just over half the children in West Somerset achieved a good level of development at the end of Reception in 2015/16, compared with almost 70 per cent nationally.
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