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Wiltshire families get news of primary school places

YOUNG people heading to primary school this year have received their offer of places in Wiltshire. And Wiltshire Council says…

New SEND school in Wiltshire could be open by autumn 2026

MORE school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be available in Wiltshire after it…

The Spires school in Salisbury rated ‘good’ by inspectors

A SALISBURY school that caters for young people who have faced trauma and overcome adversity and struggle with mainstream…

The child was hit outside Talbot Primary School, in Poole. Picture: Google

Three-year-old hit by car outside Dorset primary school

A THREE-year-old boy was injured after being hit by a car outside a Dorset school. The incident happened at around…

The FUEL programme returns to Wiltshire after successful activities in 2023. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Free Easter holidays activities to return across Wiltshire: How to register

YOUNG people can enjoy free activities in Wiltshire during the Easter holidays as a scheme returns. The Wiltshire Council-run Holiday…

The Bishop of Salisbury, Very Revd Stephen Lake, with Rev Ross Meikle, right, the new Missioner for Young People at Salisbury Cathedral. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

New ‘young person’s champion’ installed at Salisbury Cathedral

A NEW young person’s champion has been installed at Salisbury Cathedral. The Rev Ross Meikle has taken up the role…

Wiltshire youngsters hearing of secondary school places today

A TOTAL of 99% of Wiltshire families have been offered one of their three secondary school preferences for this…

School pupils are taking part in litter picks across Wiltshire

Schools sign up to litter campaign in bid to keep Wiltshire tidy

DOZENS of Wiltshire schools have signed up to take part in community litter picks to reduce rubbish on county…

Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Toni Coombs, with Jasper Nash, chair of the school parliament, right, and Sienna Mills, deputy prime minister

Verwood school parliament gets a taste of the real thing

A SCHOOL parliament voted with its feet to visit a political hub. Young members of Hillside First School’s student leaders’…

An artist impression of plans for the former Leaden Hall School site in Salisbury. Picture: Dittrich Hudson Vasetti Architects/Wiltshire Council

PICTURES: See inside former Leaden Hall School as cathedral office bid revealed

A FORMER school could become the new administrative home of Salisbury Cathedral, if plans are approved. Dittrich Hudson Vasetti Architects,…