Dorset centres providing outdoor activities for children
Children and young people in Dorset have been able to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities during lockdown.
On Sunday, a large unauthorised encampment arrived at the Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre car park and the access road into Ringwood School.
Many children who have not been able to get back to school will be missing their annual sports days.
In a “once in a generation opportunity,” Bournemouth’s AECC University College has purchased the St Thomas Garnet’s School.
Verwood First School and Nursery has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag accolade for its eco-excellence.
In an effort to close Dorset’s skill gap, Dorset LEP is investing £712,800 into three facility upgrade projects at Bournemouth & Poole College.
Some 40 primary, middle and secondary schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have received an award in recognition for their work to protect children against bullying.
Cheryl Hadland, Tops Day Nurseries managing director is disappointed with recent government guidance, which has forced Tops Day Nurseries Hi5 Club to close their out of school provision.
With so many schools closed, these are difficult times for young people, however, for one Swanage teenager, the future looks very bright.
In this the first week that more children have returned to school, 75 per cent of Dorset schools have welcomed additional pupils into Reception and Year One, and around 50 per cent into Year 6. This will increase as some schools are opening in a phased way starting with younger pupils.