Sherborne Prep pupils impress with wide-ranging research projects
GENE editing, ADHD in girls and even the science behind catchy songs getting stuck in your head were among…
Wincanton school children gather for special church service
WINCANTON school children gathered alongside parents, parishioners and others for a special church service. Pupils from Our Lady of Mount…
Sherborne Library on track to re-open this summer
THERE is finally light at the end of the tunnel for Sherborne Library with the much-loved community hub on…
Pupils recreate Alan Turing’s legendary ride to Sherborne
A CENTURY after Alan Turing famously cycled across Dorset to reach Sherborne School during the General Strike, pupils and…
Pre-school reveals new name after officially joining school group
A BELOVED pre-school has a new name after becoming an official part of a village school. Previously known as Bourton…
Nearly 99% of pupils allocated first choice of secondary school
PARENTS and carers can find out today whether their children have secured a place at their preferred secondary school. Allocation…
Council ‘cautiously positive’ as government unveils major SEND reforms
DORSET Council is examining sweeping new government plans aimed at overhauling England’s education system including major reforms to support…
Library announces 42 extra ‘after-hours’ sessions
RESIDENTS in Gillingham can now visit the library long after the doors would once have been locked, as Dorset…
Community views sought to shape music education
THE OCTAGON Music Hub (OMH) has launched a series of short surveys to gather views from the community and…
New partnership aims to boost jobs, skills and wellbeing
COUNCILS across Dorset have joined forces with the NHS and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to launch…
