Education

Students in England will be finishing up for Christmas break shortly after the middle of December

When do schools break up for Christmas for 2023 in England? All you need to know

Nursery ‘immensely proud’ after Ofsted rises from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

Nursery ‘immensely proud’ after Ofsted rises from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

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Holly Humphreys (front row, left) and Emiliano Marcondes (second row, second from right) with AFCB youth teams at the opening

New multi-sports pitch will 'increase sporting opportunities'

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Situated in the beautifully converted Cooper Dean Pavilion near Bournemouth town centre and opens 51 weeks a year.

Sponsored Dean Park Day Nursery: a nurturing environment in the heart of Bournemouth

Bomb scare in Winton

School children evacuated and large 999 response after 'bomb scare'

Canford School in Wimborne.

Three Dorset schools named in The Sunday Times Parent Power guide 2023

St Mark’s Church of England Primary School

‘Friendly and caring’ primary school maintains ‘good’ Ofsted

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Specialist autism college improving in most areas after negative Ofsted inspection

College improving in most areas after negative Ofsted inspection

A ground breaking ceremony was held at Oak Academy as work begins on the redevelopment of the school.

Work begins on redevelopment of Bournemouth secondary school

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Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster

‘Inspirational’ kindergarten staff praised in ‘outstanding’ Ofsted

Head of School, Andy Walters and Head of Residential Services, Heidi Holm Rasmussen

Inspectors hand school top marks in latest inspection

A letter writer says school nativity plays need to stay

'School nativity plays must be saved'

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Staff and pupils celebrate good result

Bournemouth nursery has 'kind and caring staff'

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Pc Mark Francis and PCC David Sidwick

‘If you carry a knife it can be used on you’: Knife education launched in schools

Hayeswood First School has announced that a whole school nativity will not take place this year.

Anger after school cancels nativity

The Tech Moon Mural at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary.

Tech Moon creates mural for Bournemouth primary school

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Staff at Kings Castle Montessori School have celebrated being awarded a 'good' Ofsted rating.

Nursery celebrates 'good' Ofsted report

ITN featured the school in a documentary recognising their work with young carers

School raises awareness of young carers in TV documentary

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Both schools have been affected by bus provider problems

School bus driver quits midway through trip

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Young adults being given lessons

Council praised in Ofsted report for 'quick' response to influx of Ukrainian families

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Affiong Bassey accepting Community Radio Awards on 4 Nov 2023 for The Hosts

Bournemouth University students win gold for radio documentary

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Pamphill First School has received back-to-back 'good' ratings in inspections by Ofsted and SIAMS

School celebrates back-to-back 'good' inspection results

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The Cosy Coat Swap at St Michaels CofE, Bournemouth

School 'overwhelmed' after donations flood in for coat swap

Pupils at Shea O’Connor Combined School in KwaZulu Natal.

School helps to 'change the lives' of pupils and teachers in South Africa

Moyles Court School

School forced to close after being swamped with flood water

The Unison strike at The Victoria School in Branksome.

Support staff brave Storm Ciaran to strike for better wages

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School given green light for large new sporting facility

School given green light for large new sporting facility

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A photo of young people speaking to Healthwatch Dorset.

Healthwatch Dorset report raises several issues for young people

The flyer for the business event in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth hotel to host international business event

Right to Left; Sue Jones, Bertie’s mum, Bertie, Bertie’s dad

Eleven-year-old helps to save young boy struggling in water

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Broadstone Middle School

School suffering 'severe shortage' of space to deliver curriculum

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Paul Gray, Headteacher at Poole High School (left) and Gareth Morris, Chief Executive Officer at Twynham Learning (right)

School confident new partnership will achieve 'outstanding outcomes'

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Winton Pre-School closed on Friday after being open for nearly 60 years.

'Super sad' but 'really exciting': Farewell but not goodbye for pre-school

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More Dorset schools given improved Ofsted ratings

Eleanor, Leo and Sadie with AFCB players in the dressing room, with their new shirts.

Winners of writing competition surprised by AFC Bournemouth women's team on tour

Mum hits out at high costs for school buses

Mum hits out at high costs for school buses

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Students from Lockyer’s Middle School in Corfe Mullen are visited by the Curiosity Cube

Converted shipping container gives pupils 'glimpse into Science world'

Frieda's BTea room in Bournemouth

Bournemouth cafe hosts a BT tea room for over 65s struggling with digital skills

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Principal Luke Rake opened up about the problems his college faces

'Situation is extremely difficult financially': Pressure on college amid merger talks

Dean Park Day Nursery on Cavendish Road, Bournemouth

Bournemouth nursery progresses from ‘inadequate’ to ‘requires improvement’

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Oak Academy Bournemouth

Bournemouth academy ‘making progress’ after three negative Ofsted inspections

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School celebrates 'Good' Ofsted report for sixth year in a row

Forest School celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating for sixth year in a row

Princess Anne received flowers from a student at Millie College

Princess Anne the Princess Royal visits Poole college to mark anniversary

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HRH Princess Anne the Princess Royal visiting Dorset college

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New data has revealed girls in Dorset are falling behind boys in maths Image: Dorset Council

Dorset girls falling behind boys in maths

A letter writer says mobile phones should already be banned in the classroom

'Why aren't mobile phones already banned in classroom?'

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Teaching Assistants work on average between 30 and 40 hours a week

How to become a teaching assistant: Everything you need to know about the role

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a new qualification.

Rishi Sunak to replace A-levels and T-levels with new qualification

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Pupils feel ‘supported and challenged’ as Highcliffe School keep ‘good’ Ofsted

Pupils feel ‘supported and challenged’ as Highcliffe School keep ‘good’ Ofsted

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Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College are looking to merge

Huge changes as Dorset colleges announce plans to merge

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