These pages provide all the information you need to apply for a school place as a Dorset Resident and/or for a Dorset School.

The extended schools programme in Dorset will lead to a range of activities and initiatives which includes out of school hours learning, study support, extended schools and community learning activities.

Local authorities are able to grant free school meals to children whose parents/guardians receive Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, or in some instances Child Tax Credit.

Dorset's vision for inclusion is 'every child's needs met through high quality local provision'.

One-to-one tuition is a high priority National Government initiative for 2009-2011 supporting pupil progress, addressing individual needs and gaps in learning at the time it is most needed.

This database is a listing of all schools within the Dorset Local Authority area and provides information such as the school's address, phone number, email and website address, the most recent OFSTED reports and statistics.

The Governor Services team works to help governors, governing bodies and schools by providing support for and advice on the appointment and training of governors and related services.

Information on Local Authority (LA), specialist and independent schools in Dorset.

School term and holiday dates for 2009/2010 and 2010/2011.

Advice and information on school transport.

Information on local authority (LA) schools with sixth forms in Dorset and colleges of further education.