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Parents urged to have their say on education funding in Somerset

PARENTS and the public in Somerset are being urged to have their say on education funding in the county. Somerset…

Pupils at St Andrew's Primary School in Fontmell Magna, which received a 'glowing' report from inspectors

Vale village primary school receives ‘glowing’ report from inspectors

A VALE primary school has received a “glowing” report from inspectors. St Andrew’s Primary School, in Fontmell Magna, was recently…

Chilmark Primary School head teacher Adam Smith with Year 6 house captains

Chilmark Primary School celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted report

A PRIMARY school is celebrating after being rated ‘good’ in all areas. Ofsted inspectors praised Chilmark Primary School in their…

The project helps people access nature and farming in Dorset. Picture: Unsplash/Viktor Forgacs

£100,000 grant to boost access to farming for disabled people

A SCHEME helping disabled people explore and understand farming in Dorset has been boosted by a £100,000 grant. The Stepping…

Headteacher Simon Elledge with house captains and members of BVLC

Lions Club donation will help create sweet sounds at Stalbridge primary

SWEET sounds will soon be coming from the grounds of Stalbridge Primary School thanks to a donation from the…

Coombe House School, at Donhead St Mary, near Shaftesbury

Troubled Coombe House School ‘significantly improved’: Ofsted

A TROUBLED SEN school has shown improvement, according to inspectors. Coombe House School, in Donhead St Mary, near Shaftesbury,…

Concrete crisis: Somerset school added to list of those with unsafe Raac

A SOMERSET school has been added to a list of those affected by potentially dangerous Raac (reinforced autoclaved…

Gillingham School rated ‘good’ in all areas after Ofsted inspection

GILLINGHAM School is ‘good’ in all areas, according to a new report. Teachers, staff, pupils and parents are celebrating the…

Sherborne Girls’ School needlework on display at town hospital

STUDENTS at Sherborne Girls’ School put their needle skills to good use – creating an artwork for a town…

Dorset families urged to check on free school meals: Here’s how

FAMILIES are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals – saving them up…