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Drop in and learn something new

Posted on 11 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

A seven day program of events begins next week, hosted by Dorset County Council, to mark Adult Learner’s Week. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism, Young people

Eggcelent outdoor fun this Easter

Posted on 30 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Rangers at Avon Heath Country Park are sending children searching for wholesome Easter
entertainment with egg hunts and trails.

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Tags: Children, Community, Leisure, Recreation, Young people

STEPS Weymouth Young People’s Union project awarded £3million

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Following a successful bid under the government’s myplace programme, the STEPS: Weymouth Young People’s Union project was awarded a grant of more than £3million. Continue Reading

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Tags: Food, Schools, Waste

Swanage school top of the class for reducing food waste

Posted on 01 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Children at St Mary’s First School in Swanage have been crowned ‘Finish Your Food’ champions for reducing the amount of food they waste. Continue Reading

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Tags: Award, civic, Mayor, Southill

Pupils pilot first Civic Award

Posted on 23 February 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Youngsters at a Weymouth school will become the first in the borough to achieve a Civic Award.

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Tags: Schools, Sustainability, Young people

Wimborne’s new-look Queen Elizabeth’s School is a class act

Posted on 02 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

A pioneering Dorset school project marrying education and environment comes to fruition next week.

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Tags: Children, Education, OFSTED

Dorset’s children’s services are among the best performing in the country

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

Children’s services run by Dorset County Council have been rated “excellent” by Government inspectors. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, OFSTED, safeguarding

Inspectors give the thumbs-up to safeguarding in Dorset

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

Safeguarding and looked after children services across Dorset have been rated as good, with outstanding features, by Ofsted. Continue Reading

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Tags: anti-bullying, Children, Young people

Dorset leads the battle against bullies

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

“Stop, think – words can hurt” Continue Reading

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Tags: OFSTED, Schools, Weymouth

Weymouth special school provides outstanding care

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

A Weymouth special school offers outstanding care, guidance and support according to a recent OFSTED report.

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Tags: Children, Dorset Countryside

Outdoor fun and games in Upton Wood

Posted on 27 July 2011 by Purbeck District Council

Upton Wood in Purbeck is playing host to a summer club for children this holiday. Continue Reading

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Tags: Mountjoy school

Mountjoy School construction will begin next week

Posted on 25 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

Construction work on the long-awaited new Mountjoy School will begin this summer on 1 August. Continue Reading

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Dorset schools lead the way in teaching rights and respect

Posted on 04 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

More than 140 Dorset schools, pre-schools and children’s centres have achieved or are working towards UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools status. Continue Reading

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Don’t forget to apply for your child’s concessionary school bus pass

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Dorset County Council

Parents have until 1 July to apply for their child’s 2011-12 concessionary school bus pass. Continue Reading

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Work to start on Beaminster School’s dining area

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Dorset County Council

Work to improve Beaminster School’s dining area will start on Monday 27 June. Continue Reading

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Tags: Young people

Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) participants receive bursaries to ‘climb high’

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Dorset County Council

Four DofE participants have been awarded bursaries by the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation - a charity that allows young people to achieve specific goals and encourage personal development. Continue Reading

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Dorset celebrates its new teaching talent

Posted on 19 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Over 120 student and trainee teachers have graduated after spending the past year training in schools across Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorset County Pupil Council

Pupils tackle tough issues at council meeting

Posted on 16 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Members of Dorset’s County Pupil Council discussed tough issues including, bullying, drugs, alcohol and the country’s financial situation at their latest meeting. Continue Reading

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Tags: Beaminster, Mountjoy school

Detailed plans for the new Mountjoy School are unveiled

Posted on 21 June 2010 by Dorset County Council

A formal planning application to rebuild Bridport’s Mountjoy School in Beaminster has been submitted by Dorset County Council. Continue Reading

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