1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (420+ words) A group that has been raising concerns of the effects of smartphones on young children has reacted to the imminent social media ban. This morning, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that children under 16 will be banned from having social…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (228+ words) A review of the Dorset Council contract with Coombe House School will be discussed " the authority pays for the majority of pupils attending the special school. The shareholders committee decisions will included reviewing the commissioning agreement, updating terms of reference,…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (175+ words) Workshops are giving children the chance to dig into fun and learning this summer. Free, hands-on sessions will run throughout the school holidays at Dobbies" Galton store, including the popular Little Seedlings Club and a Gabby"s Dollhouse Summer Holiday…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (643+ words) A PRE-SCHOOL has closed permanently after failing to meet child safety and safeguarding requirements. Twin Oaks Pre-School in Kitchener Crescent, Poole, shut "with immediate effect" on Friday, May 29, following concerns that children may have been at risk of harm. The…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (369+ words) More than 50 community leaders in Dorset have united behind an ambitious long-term plan to improve the lives of young people. The 10-year initiative will take "a whole community" approach to supporting children and young people from early childhood through to…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (229+ words) Students from a Dorset school conquered the National Big Bang Competition. Two teams from the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester took home major prizes at the UK's largest STEM competition, impressing judges with innovative projects addressing environmental challenges. The Propa…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (436+ words) A Ferndown school has addressed "unsubstantiated rumours" that a student brought a knife onto the premises. In an email to parents seen by the Echo, Ferndown Upper School Deputy Head Jo Taylor said they would investigate the source of the…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (320+ words) Mechanics are being offered the chance to swap family hatchbacks for battle tanks in a new defence sector recruitment drive. Babcock International Group, a defence company and strategic support partner to the British Army, is recruiting vehicle technicians to help…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (373+ words) Year 8 pupils are taking centre stage with independent research at the heart of their final year. Sherborne Prep School held its Sherborne Project Qualification (SPQ) exhibition on Friday, June 5, giving pupils the opportunity to share weeks of work with parents,…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (281+ words) The Thomas Hardy Society is helping lead a day of talks, performances and discussion exploring the links between literature, music and place. The society is collaborating with academic partners for a special study day titled "Words, Music and Place, taking…...