Young singers wow residents during Poole care home visits
A POOLE care home was filled with song during visits from two schools. Last month Dorset House, run by Care…
Try new skills and courses at Learnfest in Poole tomorrow
AN event showcasing courses to help people develop new skills, start a new hobby or even training for a…
Charminster nursery gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating
STAFF and youngsters at a Dorset nursery are celebrating after being ranked ‘good’ by inspectors. Tops Charminster, on Claremont Avenue,…
New opening hours for Dorset libraries move a step closer: Check yours
LIBRARIES in Dorset could see changes to their opening hours under new plans. Dorset Council’s new library strategy was approved…
Youngsters get a handle on tennis
PUPILS in Year 4 at St Mark’s Primary School in Swanage represented the Purbeck & Christchurch team at the…
Ofsted rates primary school ‘Good’
ST GEORGE’S CE VA Primary School in Langton Matravers has been rated ‘Good’ by schools watchdog Ofsted following a…
Man arrested after two assaults outside Swanage school
A MAN has been arrested after two alleged assaults outside a Swanage school. The incident happened outside St Mark’s CofE…
Dorset youngsters can borrow bikes for free for safety training
NOT having your own bike is no longer a barrier for children to learn vital road safety rules. A total…
Playground makeover at Poole school in memory of pupil
A SCHOOL playground has been given a new lease of life thanks to a donation from a Dorset charity. Youngsters…
Purbeck school invites governor applications
COMMUNITY-minded people are being urged to consider becoming a school governor. The Purbeck 11-18 Academy School has issued an invite…