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Youngsters receive their secondary and upper school places for 2024

YOUNG people in Dorset and Wiltshire are today finding out which secondary or upper school they will attend next…

Gillingham nursery rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors

A GILLINGHAM nursery has been rated as ‘good’ by inspectors. Staff and children at Topsie Gillingham are celebrating the verdict…

David Watson OBE has been appointed CEO of SAST

New leader for trust running 18 schools in Dorset and south Somerset

A NEW CEO has been appointed at a trust over seeing 18 schools in Dorset and South Somerset. The Sherborne…

Wheelwright Cottage in Kingsdon could be registered as a children's home. Picture: Google

Cottage in Somerset village could become registered children’s home

A SOMERSET cottage could become a registered children’s home if plans are approved. Care firm Inspire Together has applied to…

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…