Read any local or national newspaper running articles about jobs in the tourist/ hospitality sector and you normally see mention of increased tourism being good for jobs. In a small seaside town like Swanage where the tourism industry just about dominates all the local economic activity there is plenty...
The school term is only a few weeks old, but there has been a disturbing amount of vandalism on buses while they are transporting children to school.
Bluebird Coaches who run the services to Atlantic Academy has seen arm rests ripped out and tray tables torn from the backs of...
In an increasingly interconnected world, the threat of cyber attacks has become a pervasive concern for organisations of all kinds, including educational institutions. The Thomas Hardye's School in Dorchester, known for its commitment to academic excellence, fell victim to a significant cyber attack that shocked the community and highlighted...
Another local school (following on from Atlantic Academy Portland consult about closure of early years provision) seeks to make staff redundant. It may be worth contacting your new councillors and MP to find out what is going on.
Mental Health Awareness Week starts on 15 May and the theme for this year is anxiety. We can all experience feelings of anxiety at any time in our lives, for many different reasons. Whether it’s big life events, money troubles, relationship changes or a new job – anxiety is...
Weymouth College, which is one of only five further education providers in the UK ranked Outstanding for Sport, has today been recognised for their exceptional contribution to leadership development and volunteer deployment in their community. Sports Leaders UK awarded their good practice by granting them Leadership Academy status and...
Young people who want to take part in the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Awards scheme are being given a helping hand from Weymouth Town Council.
From today (Monday 4th October), the town council is making £10,000 available to DoE coordinators based in the area. This includes schools, colleges, and activity...
All secondary pupils and teachers in England must wear face masks at school in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, it has been announced.
Under fresh government guidance issued on Wednesday, staff and students in Year 7 and above have been told to wear face coverings in communal...
At the 80th Meeting of SAGE on 11th February (1), SAGE recommended the phased reopening of schools. They said, “60. There are a number of uncertainties in the modelling including the potential network implications of reopening schools. A phased reopening would allow the effects to be assessed which would be particularly...
Waterloo Estate in Poole is now home to a brand new modern primary school building and preschool. The keys to the new two-storey Hillbourne Primary School have been officially handed over by the contractor to the school with pupils and staff moving into their new surroundings from the beginning...
