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Schools encouraged to go ‘phone-free’ as part of campaign

SCHOOLS in Dorset are being encouraged to adopt phone-free days as part of a wider push to reduce the…

Life-changing care farm faces £60,000 funding shortfall

ON A MUDDY patch of Dorset farmland where the smell of hay hangs in the air and cows lumber…

Safer trips to school thanks to community campaign

FAMILIES in Dorchester are set to benefit from better safety on a route that serves three schools. From Monday, January…

The Reptile Academy is running sessions for children over the Christmas break

Reptile activities on offer for Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire children this Christmas

CHILDREN can get up close and personal with reptiles during special educational sessions running over the festive break. The Reptile…

Pupils celebrating the award

Vale school scoops award for environmental efforts

A WINCANTON school has been awarded an environmental accolade. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, part of the…

Dorset education provider for young people with SEND and PMLD is expanding fast

A DORSET-based education provider for people with SEND and profound and multiple learning disabilities has expanded to help more…

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Dorset school’s weekend charity event raises a whopping £19,000

A WEEKEND of activities and fundraising saw a Dorset school raise a whopping £19,000 for charity. Bryanston held its long-standing…

The flags on the road near the school Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Engineer abandons St George’s cross flag removal near Dorset school after facing abuse

AN engineer who tried to take down union jack and St George’s cross flags near a…

The move is expected to make a "real difference to families" councillor Jon Hubbard said Picture: Wiltshire Council

Hundreds of new early years places created in Wiltshire

403 ADDITIONAL places for children up to the age of two have been created in Wiltshire…

How to check if YOUR child is eligible for free school meals

CHILDREN went back to school last week- but some may be missing out on free school…