Second phase of Dorset Council's SEND Capital Strategy approved
The second phase of an multi-million pound investment plan into specialist educational provision has been approved - meaning an additional 228 places will be made available.
View ArticleFun at Wey Valley Academy Summer School
New starters at a Weymouth school enjoyed a taster of life in the classroom before the term began.
View ArticleBCHA multiplies support to combat cost of living crisis
A Dorset-based organisation is urging people across the county to take advantage of an extensive range of free money skills, numeracy and wellbeing courses designed to help them cope during the cost of...
View ArticleWar of words over damning Weymouth and Portland report
A war of words has broken out over a damning report which calls for urgent action to support the 'forgotten towns' of Weymouth and Portland.
View ArticleChildren's author Jade Leahy to host event at Boo's Toy Store
AN AWARD-winning children’s story writer is heading to a local toy store to delight the small bookworms of the county.
View ArticleGreene King among pub chains offering October Half Term meal deals
Greene King pubs across the UK are offering amazing half-term deals for kids this autumn.
View ArticleRSPB to offer free school trips in Dorset
The RSPB will be offering free educational school trips at several of their Dorset sites to get kids exploring nature.
View ArticlePoet John Agard's workshop at Wey Valley Academy
Celebrated writers gave workshops at a school to teach children how profound language can be and how important diversity is.
View ArticleReassurances sought over high exclusion rates at schools
Despite figures for exclusions which show all Weymouth secondary schools performing badly the county’s education cabinet member says the situation has been improving.
View ArticleSports kits donated to St Catherines School
A PRIMARY school has expressed gratitude for their new donated sports kits.
View ArticleArtist Annie Freud inspires children at Wey Valley Academy
Art students were treated to a guest appearance from artist and poet Annie Freud.
View ArticleChesil reading project in Weymouth and Portland schools
A PROJECT to help make reading fun and improve literacy levels in Weymouth and Portland schools has enlisted the services of an award-winning author.
View ArticleAmanda Davis appointed as corporate director for education
Dorset Council has appointed a new Corporate Director for Education and Learning.
View ArticlePrivate schools in Dorset could be asked to take on refugees
PRIVATE schools in Dorset could be asked to take on unaccompanied refugee children.
View ArticleJohn Dadds banned from teaching after trying to restrain pupil
A teacher has been banned from the profession after ‘inappropriately handling’ a student at a school in Dorset.
View ArticleDorchester school plans to use shipping container as classroom
A DORCHESTER school is asking permission to use a converted shipping container as a classroom.
View ArticleChildren in Need bear Pudsey visits schools in Weymouth
Pudsey has visited three schools in Weymouth to spread awareness and make children smile.
View ArticleParalympian Katrina Hart at St Andrew's Primary School, Fontmell Magna
A medal-winning Paralympian has inspired children with a visit to a Dorset primary school.
View ArticlePoorer Dorset students fall further behind classmates in pandemic
Disadvantaged secondary school pupils in Dorset fell further behind their classmates during the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.
View ArticleStudents at Cheselbourne Village School enjoy day as Robin Hood
Children at a primary school in Dorchester got to experience a day in the life of Robin Hood.
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