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James Passmore, CEO of the Pickwick Trust, at St George’s CofE Primary School in Bourton

Four north Dorset primary schools join Pickwick Academy Trust

A QUARTET of north Dorset primary schools have joined a new parent organisation. On February 1, Milton on Stour CE…

Matthew Penney and Peter Lavis, undertook a placement at Gillingham Town Council

Work experience students come up with plans for major Gillingham project

WHILE most work experience students can expect t make a lot of tea – two youngsters in Gillingham got…

Leweston performing arts scholarships deadline fast approaching

SCHOLARSHIPS are available at Leweston School for budding actors and more – but get your applications in soon! The deadline…

Autism Unlimited's Futures programme helps people between 18 and 25

Charity hopes to roll out education programme across Dorset

A PROGRAMME that helps young people with additional educational needs is looking to expand across Dorset. Charity Autism Unlimited is…

Youngsters at Tops Nurseries are trying out the new Game Menu

Venison bolognaise anyone? Dorset and Somerset nurseries putting game on the menu

YOUNGSTERS at nurseries in the Vale and across Dorset will soon be enjoying meats such as venison and pheasant…

Pimperne CofE Primary School received a top rating from inspectors

“Inspirational” primary school praised with top inspection rating

A DORSET primary school has received a top rating after a visit from inspectors. Pimperne CofE Primary School received a…

Free English course and employment help for Ukrainian refugees

A COURSE helping Ukrainian refugees learn English and find work is available online. STEP Ukraine is an online course designed…

Shine 21, the Dorset DS Buddy Club, held its first ball at Port Regis School in Shaftesbury

PICTURES: Youngsters attend inaugural Shine 21 fundraising ball

YOUNG adults with Downs Syndrome or learning difficulties got the chance to waltz off into the night at a…

Gillingham sixth formers putting back into the community

SIXTH formers in Gillingham have been building relationships with the community and learning about social responsibility by performing a…

The new heat pump system would be installed at Westfield Academy in Yeovil. Picture: Google

Yeovil school applies for heat pumps after £170,000 heating bills

A YEOVIL school has applied for permission to upgrade its heating system – after forking out around £170,000 on…