Education

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One in nine Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole pupils off school before Easter
ONE IN nine pupils were absent from schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before the Easter holidays, new figures show.

Dorset Centre of Excellence Picture: Savills

'I could not be happier': new special needs school set to open

Bournemouth Collegiate School headmaster Russell Slatford to step down after seven years. Picture: Richard Crease

'I've loved every single minute': Headteacher to step down after seven years

A group of would-be hosts, sponsors and supporters of Ukrainian refugees, hold a Vigil for Visas outside the Home Office (PA)

New Ukrainian language and course launched for UK families hosting refugees

New study reveals cheapest locations in the UK to be a student - see the list. Picture: PA

Bournemouth among most expensive UK locations to be a student - see the cheapest

Children have been cycling, walking or scooting to school. Credit Sustrans

Schools take part in Big Walk and Wheel challenge

Free School Meals

Vulnerable children across BCP more likely to need free school meals

'Language schools may well complain they deserved better support'

'Language schools may well complain they deserved better support'

Stock image of a child

The 8 'focus' areas set by authorities to 'radically improve' BCP SEND services

Plans unveiled for new exciting £4.9m building project at Brockenhurst College

Plans unveiled for new exciting £4.9m building project at Brockenhurst College

Parents enjoy road closure scheme in Somerville Road, Bournemouth, outside St Michael's CE Primary School

Road outside primary school 'so much more civilised' after trial closure

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REVEALED: The overcrowded primary and secondary schools near you

CGI of the new Livingstone Academy

Livingstone Academy delayed AGAIN as building declared health and safety risk

Cognitive Reflection Test: Can you pass the shortest IQ test 3 questions. (PA)

Fewer than one in five people pass this three-question IQ test - can you pass it?

How many BCP familiess were offered a place at their preferred school

How many BCP families were offered a place at their preferred school

Number of overcrowded secondary schools in the BCP area revealed. Picture: Radar AI

Revealed: The number of overcrowded secondary schools in the BCP area

There is a way to appeal the decision regarding primary school places on National Offer Day (PA)

How to appeal if your child did not get their preferred primary school place

Launch of national children’s fossil competition in Dorset

Launch of national children’s fossil competition in Dorset

Arts University Bournemouth student Kathy Haynes, left, created a Hunger Games-inspired design for BBC Three's Stitch, Please!

Arts University Bournemouth student stars in BBC Three's Stitch, Please!

Bournemouth University celebrates land speed anniversary of Sunbeam car

Bournemouth University celebrates land speed anniversary of Sunbeam car

Christ Church Little Oaks pre-school site in Creekmoor

Glowing report finds Poole pre-school staff 'build children's self-esteem'

Children will be invited to the chain's restaurant in Bridport Road near the A35 Monkey’s Jump roundabout

Popular fast-food chain piloting project in Dorset

Will it be a heatwave or washout this Easter holiday? Picture: PA

Met Office weather for Easter holidays in Bournemouth: Heatwave or washout?

What the new hall will look like. Images from Coomber Associates as part of planning application.

Poole school given go-ahead for new dining hall

Richard Jones, the new head of school. Photo sent by Ron Dyson.

“Bryanston is a school unlike any other": Dorset school appoints new head

Bournemouth University

Drop-out rate at Bournemouth University falls to record low

Ukrainian AUB students pitch to tech leaders at national education event

Ukrainian AUB students pitch to tech leaders at national education event

Pupils gathered to give a rousing send-off for one of the lorries carrying humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Photo sent by Ron Dyson.

Dorset school funds special humanitarian aid mission for Ukraine

Revealed: the winners of the Daily Echo School Awards 2022

Revealed: the winners of the Daily Echo School Awards 2022

Priory CE Primary School in Christchurch celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating

School's improvement 'an achievement for everyone' four years after criticism

Broadstone Middle School in Dunyeats Road

New building for Poole school is 'essential part' of increasing SEND provision

Primary school classroom (stock photo)

Up to 10 schools in BCP 'could provide SEND school places'

An Audi which caught the attention of police patrolling near Christchurch Junior and Christchurch Infants schools following reports of dangerous parking. Picture: Christchurch Police

Police crackdown on 'dangerous and obstructive parking' near two schools

Revealed: shortlisted nominees for School Awards announced

Revealed: shortlisted nominees for School Awards announced

Example of a Portakabin building, similar to the one proposed for St Aldhelm's School. Picture: Portakabin Limited

Portakabin canteen plan for Poole school to meet rising pupil numbers

Poole Grammar School under-15s rugby finalists (Picture: Leo Wilkinson Photography)

'There's a bright future for any of them' - Poole Grammar edged out in first national rugby final

Lawrence Shaw (L) and Dr Derek Pitman (R) of Bournemouth University celebrate the close of filming in Cornwall for Tim Team. Picture: Charlie Newlands/Time Team

Time Team to feature Bournemouth University experts

Pupils of Longfleet with staff members Lorraine Percy, Robin Heawood and PJ Oulton

Dorset primary school makes 'thousands' of donations for people in Ukraine

The site on Parkwood Road in Boscombe. Picture: Lauren Joy

New 'flagship' building at AECC University College in Bournemouth

Daily Echo School Awards announce new sponsors

Daily Echo School Awards announce new sponsors

All apprentices of the year with Phil Sayles. Picture: Alex Dixon

Bournemouth & Poole College celebrates spike in apprenticeship enrolment

The Tank Museum has restarted its free STEM after school club for Dorset pupils

Lucky students picked for returning Tank Museum after school club

Pupils at Jewell Academy have first aid lessons

Jewell Academy pupils given first aid lessons

Some of the children who donated (from left to right):Fraser Bennett, Arnie Hallam, Lily Schirbel, Rufus Hallam, Clark Bury, Patrick Andrews, Zara Munisamy and Elliot Rayner.

Primary school teacher humbled by children's huge food bank donations

John Elliott at Jewell Academy

Two Dorset teachers on changing career during Covid lockdown

Daily Echo School Awards: last chance to nominate a shining star!

Bournemouth & Poole College

Bournemouth & Poole College rated 'Good' by Ofsted

David Sims, who will become headteacher of Bournemouth School for Girls in August 2022

Bournemouth school's deputy head to take helm for next academic year

IN PICTURES: World Book Day is celebrated across Dorset

IN PICTURES: Miss Trunchbull v Miss Trunchbull as World Book Day celebrated in Dorset

Former The Grange school teacher Vanessa King, who died aged 62

'A wonderful but all too short life': Hundreds pay tribute to much-loved teacher

World Book Day: we'd love to see your pictures - share them with us!

World Book Day: we'd love to see your pictures - share them with us!

World Book Day: Royal Mail unveil special postboxes and new post stamps. (PA)

Royal Mail unveil special postboxes and new post stamps for World Book Day

Bournemouth NPT PCSO Harold, Sustrans’ school streets officer Issy Riding and lead practitioner Debbie Brookman outside St Michael's CE Primary School

Parents react to dangerous parking crackdown outside primary school

Artist impression of the new 'T-block’ building at the Ferndown Upper School Sixth Form

Dorset sixth form to get new £1.3 million building - here's what it's for