Education

DROPPING off children with special needs or disabilities up to a mile from their homes is being considered in cuts to county school transport scheme.

A STRUGGLING Christchurch school previously rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted inspectors has received a glowing report following a recent inspection.

HAMPSHIRE children having to learn from home due to the pandemic are not developing as fast as previous year groups, according to a report.

Hampshire County Council is reminding parents that they must specify all three preferences when submitting school applications.

YOUNG campaigners are calling for action to drive down speed on a busy road outside a school in Pennington where a child was almost hit.

A CHARITY which supports and teaches people with learning difficulties and disabilities through horses has held its annual nativity.

A SURPRISE farewell was cooked up for popular Arnewood School dinner lady Diana Light as she retired after 35 years.

RINGWOOD Infant School had its rating reduced by Ofsted inspectors from ‘outstanding’ to ‘good’.

A £1M shipping simulator that is so realistic it can cause sea sickness has been donated to Brockenhurst College to train merchant navy students.

A DISCOVERY den outdoor classroom has been officially opened at Hengistbury Head to allow children to learn about nature – whatever the weather.

BRANSGORE Primary School pupils have become 'hedgerow heroes' after learning more about work to improve hedges on the nearby Meyrick Estate.

CONSTRUCTION will start at Ringwood School this month to build a “desperately needed” new dining hall for pupils.

THE Bishop of Southampton has officially opened a New Forest pre-school's new yurt.

A BROCKENHURST College apprentice is heading to the Antarctic to run one of the world's most extreme water taxi services.

PARENTS and carers in Hampshire whose children are eligible for free school meals have been urged to sign up to the scheme.

CIVIC chiefs are set to bow to public pressure and scrap their plan to axe school crossing patrols in Hampshire, it has been revealed.

THE Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire paid a special visit to a Lyndhurst school for its efforts throughout the pandemic.

PUPILS at Highcliffe School are being stopped from using the toilet during lesson time, say outraged parents.

EXTRA finance has been agreed to improve services for special education needs and disability (SEND) provision across the BCP Council area.

THOUSANDS of children and young people are set to return to schools and colleges across Hampshire this week with updated COVID-19 measures in place.