Reorganisation of Purbeck Schools
A review of educational provision in the Purbeck area has been taking place over the last couple of years. The key purpose has been to create a school system which is more efficient, effective and fit for purpose, enabling all children and young people to achieve high standards. Following a lengthy consultation period and adjudication, the decision has been made to move the area from the existing three tier system (first/middle/upper) to a two tier system (primary/secondary).
Governor Training
The following courses have been arranged:
- Appointing Staff - Monday, 3 October 2011 at Swanage First School between 6.00pm-8.00pm
- Understanding Data and Using Targets for Primary School Governors - Thursday, 17 November 2011 at The Lady St Mary First School between 6.00pm-8.00pm
Anyone wishing to book should contact Cris Curry on 01305 224382 or email governortraining@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Update on progress
Officers have been working with heads and chairs of governors to help ensure the transition is as smooth as possible. The
summer newsletter (pdf, 308kb) (opens in a new window) 
highlights recent developments. Further information can be found by following the links below where additional resources have recently been added.
The schools will start to change in September 2012 when first schools will retain pupils going into year five. The middle schools will operate with three year groups rather than the usual four. In September 2013, the first schools will retain pupils going into year six, the middle schools will close and the current upper school will become an 11-18 secondary school. The
table (pdf, 10kb) (opens in a new window) gives further details on the effect for each year group. As part of the proposals, there will now be significant investment in the expanding schools across the area.
Equality Impact Assessment
See current version of the
Equality Impact Assessment (pdf, 109kb) (opens in a new window)
- Parents
Information relating to communication with parents.
- Staff
Information concerning communication with staff in Purbeck schools.
- Governors
Information about communication with governors in Purbeck schools.
- Pre-schools
Information relating to communication with pre-school settings.
- Statutory Notices and Adjudicator's Outcome
List of statutory notices issued and the adjudicator's determination.
- Cabinet Papers
Latest Cabinet papers with recommendations
- Consultation documents
Information relating to all public consultation documents.
- Statistics
Information regarding the Purbeck population statistics and the Purbeck Equality Impact Assessment.
- Swanage Options Forum
Documents relating to Swanage Options Forum
- Wool Options Forum
Documents relating to Wool Options Forum
- Drop in sessions
Information relating to "drop in" sessions at Wool and Swanage carried out in Autumn 2010.
- Newsletters
Newsletters issued as part of the reorganisation
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Project Manager
Name: Rick Perry
Email: r.perry@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Mobile: 07979240761
Full details for Rick Perry -
Name: Purbeck Review
Email: purbeckreview@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Full details for Purbeck Review
