Management at Bournemouth University have effectively de-recognised UCU, leaving 300 academic staff without representation. Shown below is the latest update from UCU. Please show your support by “liking” their Facebook Page – Fight de-recognition of UCU at Bournemouth University. Thank-you. Back in September, UCU members at BU voted unanimously...
Work is progressing well to develop a new fit-for-purpose modern school building for Hillbourne Primary in Poole.
As part of BCP Council’s plans to develop the site, a new two-storey building will be replacing the existing old school buildings on the site at Kitchener Crescent and is on schedule to...
Dear Parent/Carer You may have heard that head teachers of hundreds of the country’s primary and secondary schools have recently written to parents to warn of the imminent education funding crisis and to ask parents to make sure this subject is pushed up the political agenda. At a time...
Starting University is an intimidating and scary time at the best of times. Most people who attend University are leaving home and looking after themselves for the very first time. This means looking after their finances for the very first time, which isn’t always easy.
The cost of living crisis...
In conjunction with the Artisan Art & Craft Gallery in Poundbury, Dorchester, Kris Dutson of Southern Scenic Photography is running a series of photography workshops. The first workshop is on Saturday 2nd February : 10am - 1pm at The Artisan Art & Craft Gallery 4 Lower Blakemere Road Poundbury...
In October last year we launched the Dorset Education Advice Line – an advice line for parents and carers who are worried their child might not be making the progress they should be, or who may believe their child might have emerging special educational needs.
To date, we’ve spoken with approximately 60...
The Chesil Trust, which oversees the ‘Rod Shipley Sail for a Fiver’ Scheme is very pleased to announce that a further donation from Mrs Elma Shipley in memory of her husband Rod who died in 2012 has helped provide the opportunity for the new ‘Rod Shipley Windsurf for a...
Disabled children in Dorset requiring residential care are set to be welcomed into a newly built children's home.
Chestnut House, a purpose-built home specifically designed for children who are disabled, is soon to open its doors in Weymouth.
The building, designed to replicate the atmosphere of a ‘real home’, is now...
Nigel Evans, who has been interim Principal of Weymouth College since November 2014, will take up the post with immediate effect. He was selected by the board of governors to lead the college, which was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in November 2015, after a national recruitment and selection process. ...
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of England, Dorset is more than just a haven for natural beauty; it's a treasure trove of educational opportunities waiting to be explored. Schools in this region have a unique chance to go beyond the classroom, tapping into the rich history, diverse ecosystems, and...
