Easter, a time of new-born lambs, fighting the urge to break the diet and hoping the kids come down from the ceiling after the massive post sugar rush of chocolate eggs.
Ambitious plans to create a new special school for around 280 pupils and a leading national centre of excellence, near Shaftesbury, will be decided later this month.
Today (Friday 16 April), parents across the county are finding out which primary, first junior or middle school their child will be going to in September 2021.
Local people and community groups have given their views on the future of the former St Mary’s school site near Shaftesbury.
It is with great sadness The Chairman of Dorset Council, Cllr Val Pothecary, shares news from Buckingham Palace that HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, beloved husband of Queen Elizabeth II died today, Friday 9 April 2021 at the age of 99. The following statement was issued by the press secretary at Buckingham Palace:… Read more Dorset Council pays tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
Ambitious plans to improve the lives of Dorset children with SEND (special educational needs and or a disability) and reduce future costs have been unveiled.
My troupe have taken to calling themselves the quintuplets. Considering my five little ones consist of two sets of fostered siblings and my youngest home-made child.
We want to hear from young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their parents and carers.
Dorset Council have received Government funding to provide additional support this Easter to children who receive benefits-related free schools meals.
“If you’re lucky enough to live near the coast and be in a position to take your exercise there in line with local COVID-19 restrictions, we’d urge everyone to take extra care this week. “Dress up warmly, take a fully charged mobile phone and stay well back from cliffs and strong waves which can be… Read more The Met Office has issued warnings of gales, with large unpredictable waves posing a special risk this week
Dorset Council and our partners are determined to work together to transform the way we work with children and young people with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) and their families.
Council tax bills are being sent out from this week. This article aims to explain Dorset Council’s budget and the reasons for the council tax increase.
Earlier this year, we asked parents and carers to help us shape future childcare provision in Dorset.
With the continued pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dorset residents experiencing domestic abuse are reminded they can get confidential advice and support.
Many children will be looking forward to going back to school next week, but some may also be feeling uncertain. After so long off school, it is completely natural for some children to feel slightly anxious about returning.
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Dorset Council has been working with schools and colleges to make sure that all pupils are welcomed back safely from 8 March.
Public sector organisations across Dorset are paying tribute to all volunteers who have given their time and expertise for free during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dorset Council has agreed to increase its budget for financial year 2021-22 to just under £313m (from £304m the year before).
Throughout this current lockdown period Dorset Council and Dorset Police are working together on training Police dogs by using space made available by the council at the old Wimborne First School.
Dorset Council is asking local people and community groups for their views on the future of the former St Mary’s school site near Shaftesbury, which the council purchased last month.
Dorset Council has been successful in securing £306,713 in funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care and managed by Public Health England. It is one of just four local authority areas in the south west to receive funding through this programme, and… Read more Funding to help with drug and alcohol misuse
The deadline to apply for help with the costs of utility bills like gas, electric and water this winter is 12 February.
Wednesday 27 January marks Holocaust Memorial Day. It is the day we remember the millions of people who died during the Holocaust, under Nazi persecution, and in the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Held every year, it falls on the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, where more… Read more Holocaust Memorial Day – a time for remembrance and reflection
Work aimed at making Dorset the best place to grow-up is set to continue.
A former school site will remain a resource for Dorset after being secured by the council.
Help getting online and a useful guide to home learning resources is available for Dorset families.
Dorset Council is working to secure St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury so it can remain an asset to our community.
Dorset Council’s budget proposals for financial year 2021-22 go to the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 19 January for approval.
Help is available with the costs of utility bills like gas, electric and water this winter.
