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Tags: Children, Community, Highways, Road safety, Transport, Young people

Community sponsors found for five school crossing patrols

Posted on 08 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Four aggregate companies, whose huge lorries regularly pass Bere Regis First School, have demonstrated their commitment to community safety by teaming up to sponsor the school crossing patrol. Continue Reading

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Tags: Bus, Children, Schools, Young people

Concessionary seats available on school buses

Posted on 30 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Parents whose children do not qualify for free school transport can apply for a concessionary scheme.

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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, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism, Young people

Big bugs add to the Easter fun

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

A Dorset country park is expecting the emergence of unusual creatures this Easter – some eight-foot tall giant insects.

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Tags: childcare, Children, easter, Sports

Have a smashing Easter at Purbeck Sports Centre

Posted on 20 March 2012 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck Sports Centre is hosting lots of “egg-citing” activities this Easter holidays.

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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: Children, Fitness, Leisure, Purbeck Sports Centre, Recreation, Sport

Be inspired by a sport for just 50p

Posted on 29 February 2012 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck Sports Centre has some great 50p sports sessions to inspire future stars this spring.

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Tags: Children, holidays, Leisure, Sports

Value for money half-term activities

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck Sports Centre is hosting a range of affordable activities this February half-term

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Tags: 2012, Children, Elections, Young people

Voice of youth heard in Dorset

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

This year’s UK Youth Parliament elections take place across Dorset next month, giving local 11-18 year olds a voice in national decision making. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, Health, Sport

Be a sports star of the future

Posted on 18 January 2012 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham, is inspiring stars of the future with 50p-a-go sports sessions. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, Fostering, Young people

Fostering veterans say the kids are alright

Posted on 22 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset’s longest-serving foster carers have been honoured after looking after children in the county for 40 years.

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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: Bus, Children, Transport, Young people

Watchdog committee opens school transport failure investigation

Posted on 25 October 2011 by Dorset County Council

A wide-ranging investigation into recent failures of home-to-school transport in Dorset is underway. Continue Reading

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

Children’s half term fun at Purbeck Sports Centre

Posted on 17 October 2011 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck Sports Centre is hosting a huge range of activities to thrill the children this Autumn Half Term.

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Tags: Children, Consultation, Development, Jurassic Coast, Planning

Artistic vision for the Mound at West Bay

Posted on 11 October 2011 by West Dorset District Council

An exciting landscaping project is due to start at the Mound car park area in West Bay on Monday 17 October 2011.

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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: 2012 Olympics, Children, Jurassic Coast, National Trust

Get Olympic inspiration in the Big Jurassic Classroom

Posted on 04 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

The Jurassic Coast and the National Trust are launching their flagship education programme to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Tags: Children, Recreation, Sport

May half-term fun in Purbeck

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Purbeck District Council

Let the children loose for some half-term fun at Purbeck Sports Centre. Continue Reading

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