National recognition for Dorset Council’s work to tackle climate change
Dorset Council has been announced as a finalist for Best Climate Action or Decarbonisation Initiative in this year’s Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards.
Autism in Schools pilot launched
Autistic children and young people in Dorset will have a better educational experience following the recent launch of the Autism in Schools Project which will improve the approach of the whole school, both students and teaching staff, to understanding autism.
New lead for Education and Learning announced
Dorset Council has appointed a new Corporate Director for Education and Learning, following a rigorous recruitment and interview process.
Mon 31 Oct is the deadline for Dorset Council secondary or upper school applications
Is your child due to start Secondary or Upper school in September 2023? Parents/carers will need to apply by Mon 31 October 2022 for the best chance of getting a place at their preferred school. This applies to all children moving from primary to secondary school, or middle to upper school in September 2023. Finding… Read more Mon 31 Oct is the deadline for Dorset Council secondary or upper school applications
Breaking the code to a successful digital future
Thousands of Dorset school children have taken part in the county’s first ever Coding Day. Organised by Dorset Council, BCP Council and Barclays Digital Eagles, Dorset Coding Day brought together 43 schools across the county, from Christchurch to Beaminster and from the north in Gillingham to the coast of Portland. In addition, 25 local tech… Read more Breaking the code to a successful digital future
Students thanked for their hard work
Dorset’s young people are being thanked for their hard work and resilience following this year’s exams, and provided with ways to find out about their next options.
Update on Coombe House School
Statement on Coombe House School from Cllr Andrew Parry, Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills & Early Help Following the meeting of Full Council tonight, Thursday 14 July, the following question was submitted and duly answered in the Council Chamber: Question 4 – submitted by Cllr Nick Ireland Allegations have been made in the press,… Read more Update on Coombe House School
Changes made to education provision following Ombudsman investigation
Dorset Council has made changes to the way it provides alternative education for children who are unable to go to school.
New school to welcome its first pupils
Coombe House School, Shaftesbury will open for children with special educational needs on Monday 16 May.
Most Dorset youngsters offered first preference of school
Parents and carers in the Dorset Council area will find out today (19 April) which reception, junior or middle school their children will be joining in September 2022.
Worried about your child’s educational progress? Get in touch for support
In October last year we launched the Dorset Education Advice Line – an advice line for parents and carers who are worried their child might not be making the progress they should be, or who may believe their child might have emerging special educational needs.
Chair of new Education Board for Dorset appointed
A new Education Board is being set up in Dorset, and the council is delighted to announce that Stephen Twigg will be taking the helm.
Majority of Dorset students get their first choice of secondary or upper school
On Tuesday 1 March, young people across Dorset found out which school they will be joining this September.
Changes to alternative provision in Dorset
Dorset Council and Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council are working together to change how we provide alternative provision for children and young people who need it. These council’s will be setting up new contracts with providers of alternative provision from September 2022 and are seeking feedback from parents, carers and young people to decide what the requirements… Read more Changes to alternative provision in Dorset
Helpline for parents and carers worried about their child’s progress
Dorset Council has launched an initiative to help parents and carers who are worried their child might not be making the progress they should, and may have emerging special education needs.
School expansion will increase provision for children and young people with SEND
A proposal to expand Beaucroft School and increase provision for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities has been approved by Dorset Council’s Cabinet today (7 December).
Want to make a difference to children’s lives? Be a school governor
Dorset Council is looking for fantastic people to support our children and young people to achieve the best outcomes they can. If that is you, the council would love to hear from you.
New free special school for Weymouth and Portland
Dorset Council is delighted to be working with the Department for Education (DfE) on a new special free school for Weymouth & Portland.
Dorset’s new SEND school named and getting ready for students
Progress continues at Dorset’s new school in Shaftesbury for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Award-winning charity to provide Dorset’s SENDIAS service
From February 2022, Dorset Council’s special educational needs and disability information, advice and support service (SENDIASS) will be run by Family Action, a long-established charity that supports all families.
The deadline for school places is fast approaching!
Parents and carers whose children will be starting secondary or upper school next September have just a few days left to apply for a place at their chosen school.
Have your say on proposals to expand special school in eastern Dorset
Dorset residents are being asked to give their comments on plans to enable 80 extra places at Beaucroft Foundation School.
Festival to showcase Dorset’s digital future
A five-day festival will be staged at locations across Dorset next month to showcase the county’s exciting digital future. Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future is back – and this time it’s a truly hybrid event where people can attend in person or take part virtually. Held from 4-8 October, #FutureFest21 will highlight the innovation… Read more Festival to showcase Dorset’s digital future
Roman Town House project celebrated with official launch event
The Roman Town House project celebrated its official launch in Dorchester on Tuesday.
The deadline for school places is fast approaching!
Parents whose children will be starting secondary or upper school next year have just two weeks left to apply for a place for them.
Dorset schools plan to keep local provision going and continue to provide free school meals over Easter
Dorset schools are working hard to stay open and will provide additional free school meal vouchers over Easter to help support families during the coronavirus pandemic.
The deadline for school places is fast approaching!
Don’t miss the deadline to apply for school places for September 2020. With only eight days left to sign up, there are still over 600 families who have yet to apply.
Gaze into the future of a digital Dorset
Dorset businesses are being invited to gaze into the future of a digital Dorset at an event on 14 June 2019.
