There are a number of independent schools in the county. The Independent Schools Council Information Service (opens in a new window) website holds a database of all these schools and their contact details.

• Bullying and harassment Strategy

  Dorset priority issue: To reduce the experience of bullying and discriminatory behaviour.

• Children's Services premises team

  The premises team is responsible for the management and operation of the local authority's asset management planning process for all areas of the Children's Services Directorate.

• National Challenge

  The National Challenge was launched by the Secretary of State on 10 June 2008, it is a programme of support to secure higher standards in all secondary schools.

• Language and cultural support

• School - clothing grants and vouchers

  Parents may be able to claim School Clothing Grants for children attending school.

• School - pupil records

  Dorset Local Authority does not hold school records for individual pupils. By law, headteachers are responsible for holding these records.

• School curriculum

  What is the National Curriculum? Where can I find a copy of the National Curriculum? What subjects are compulsory?

• School libraries

  Have you recently been given the responsibility for the library and are not sure where to start? Or would you like some friendly advice?

• Schools statistical data

  Data trends compiled over a number of years. Included are pupil numbers on roll, pupil number forecasts as well as other statistical information.

• Specialist schools

  What are specialist schools?

• The Dorset phase associations

  Phases of local authority schools (primary, middle, secondary and special) in Dorset have their own associations. Further links to the schools listed can be found from the database on the LA Schools page.

• Travelling people - support for children

  Dorset Traveller Education Support Service (TESS) works to ensure equal opportunities in education for all 'Travellers' in the county.

• Emotional Health and Wellbeing

  Guidance on topics such as healthy schools, teenage pregnancy and bullying.

• Absence from school

  Information and guidance on absence from school, such as education outside of school, exclusions and truancy.

• Name: Dorset Local Authority
  Email: childrensservices@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 221000
  Fax: 01305 224348
  Full details for Dorset Local Authority
• Name: Learning and School Improvement
  Tel: 01305 224698
  Fax: 01305 224348
  Full details for Learning and School Improvement