NEW Special Educational Needs School secured for Bournemouth Thursday, 9 May, 2024 Tobias Ellwood, MP for Bournemouth East, has received confirmation today that Bournemouth will benefit from one of the fifteen new Special Educational Needs Schools announced by the Chancellor in his Spring Budget Statement. Mr Ellwood wrote to both the Secretary of State for Education and the Chancellor following the Spring Budget, making the case for Bournemouth to be considered a priority... Local News
Statement about the European Court ruling on Brexit 4th November 2016 In relation to the recent ruling regarding the referendum, the Government is disappointed by the Court’s judgement. The country voted to leave the European... Articles
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Dorset Council – Restructuring 30th August 2016 Due to funding cuts and the need to make savings across the county, Dorset’s councils are considering reducing the number of councils in the county from nine to... Articles
Reflections on the EU Referendum. 11th July 2016 We voted. And participated in one of the biggest democratic exercises in our history, with more than 33 million people having their say. Opinions
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Academies 18th May 2016 I am glad the government has taken on board the advice offered by those working in the education sector, with regards to the new academy proposals. Following... Articles
International Comment on the EU Referendum 10th May 2016 The referendum outcome will impact our politics, our economics, our security, our reach and our influence far beyond our own shores. All would agree that... Articles