Schools and learning - Dorset Council

Warning Closed schools in Dorset - check the status of your school.

Apply for a school place

Apply for a school place, appeal a school place refusal, change applications or add your child to a waiting list.
School term and holiday dates

School term dates, holidays and bank holidays.
Free school meals

Information about free school meals for children whose parents get financial help.
School allocations

Information about allocation of school places including 2024 allocations.
Parents' guide

Guides for parents and carers about school admissions in Dorset.
School policies

Policies and reports on school admissions and school transport.
School transport

Information about school transport in Dorset.
At school

School attendance, exclusion and complain about a school.
Home education

More information about educating your child at home.
Become a school governor

The role of a school governor and how to become one.
Your child has SEND

Find out about support if your child has a special educational need or disability.
Information on schools in Dorset

Find information about a school in Dorset.
Childcare funding options

Find which childcare funding options are available, including Tax-Free childcare and wraparound.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education

We are required by law to have a Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE).

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