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Dorset Asset and the Valter Prize Trust

Offers assistance in Science, Engineering and Technology to all schools in the county of Dorset. Provides in-school hours lectures and talks. Provides after-hours science and engineering clubs. Provides funds for assisting primary schools & visits to the science museums via the Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Foundation and others Operates the Valter more...…

Name:
Dorset Asset And The Valter Prize Trust
Address:
32 Conifer Avenue
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH14 8RT
Telephone:
01202 731692
Website:
www.dorsetasset.com
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DEED - Development Education in Dorset

DEED is an educational charity that promotes global education across Dorset. DEED offers training, workshops, advice and support with resources to schools, Early Years settings, Bournemouth University and Community Groups

Name:
DEED - Development Education in Dorset
Address:
St Aldhelms Academy
Herbert Avenue
Poole
Postcode:
BH12 4HS
Telephone:
01202 739422
E-mail:
info@deed.org.uk
Website:
www.deed.org.uk
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Free School Meals and Education Transport Team: Children, Young People and Learning

Your first point of contact for information about free school meals and school transport schemes. Home to School Transport Transport assistance is provided for pupils living within the Borough of Poole who meet the Home to School Transport criteria. Free School Meals Free midday meals are available at school for more...…

Address:
Borough of Poole
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1SA
Telephone:
01202 634250
E-mail:
schoolmeals.transport@poole.gov.uk
Website:
www.boroughofpoole.com/
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Poole Family Information Service

Poole Family Information Service (FIS) is a free, impartial and confidential service for parents and carers of children and young people (0-19 years, 24 years if the young person has a disability). Information, guidance and assistance is offered on: Childcare (Ofsted registered) Activities Family Services The service is accessible through: more...…

Name:
Poole Family Information Service
Address:
Children, Young People & Learning
Borough Of Poole
Poole Town
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1SA
Telephone:
01202 261999
E-mail:
familyinformation@poole.gov.uk
Website:
Poole Family Information Service

Targeted Services Team: Children, Young People & Learning

Targeted Team support is limited in terms of resource but includes: Education Welfare Services 4 Family Outreach Workers 1 Targeted Youth Support Worker Teenage Pregnancy and Young Parents Workers Commissioned Services (Mosaic Bereavement Counselling) Access to sessional work for children with disabilities Information, advice and sign posting for practitioners

Name:
Children, Young People & Learning
Address:
Dolphin Centre
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1SA
Telephone:
01202 261959
Website:
www.boroughofpoole.com

Hospital Education And Sick Children's Service

In line with Government guidelines, this service provides educational support to school age children in hospital on a short, medium or long-term basis. Offer support across the curriculum, but tend to concentrate on core subjects (Maths, English, Science and ICT - Information, Communication Technology).

Name:
Hospital Education And Sick Children's Service
Address:
Child Health
Poole Hospital NHS Trust
POOLE
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 2JB
Telephone:
01202 448082
E-mail:
j.atkins@thequayschool.com

Admissions Team

We deal with applications for places in Poole schools and support parents and carers through the admissions process. We also provide information about admissions procedures, availability of places, admissions appeals and catchment areas. We can help to: ensure parents/carers understand what will happen if their child is excluded from school more...…

Address:
Children, Young People & Learning
Borough Of Poole
Dolphin Centre
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1SA
Telephone:
01202 261936
E-mail:
school.admissions@poole.gov.uk
Website:
www.boroughofpoole.com/

Exclusions

We can help parent/carers understand what will happen if their child is excluded from school. We can advise parents/carers on their right to appeal and ensure alternative education is provided for permanently excluded pupils. As the Team is often away from the office please telephone in the first instance to more...…

Address:
Children, Young People & Learning
Borough Of Poole
Dolphin Centre
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1SA
Telephone:
01202 261912/261938
E-mail:
exclusions@poole.gov.uk
Website:
www.boroughofpoole.com/

Popps - Poole Parent Partnership Service

A confidential, impartial service for parents and carers of children and young people who live in Poole. We can give help, support and information if: You have a child with special educational needs (SEN) You have a child who is excluded from school or is at risk of exclusion Any parent or more...…

Name:
Popps - Poole Parent Partnership Service
Address:
Quay Advice Centre
18 Hill Street
Poole Town
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH15 1NR
Telephone:
01202 261933
E-mail:
parentpartnership@poole.gov.uk
Website:
www.poole.gov.uk/

School Nursing

Nurses with responsibility for school age children's health and prevention of ill health programmes: Hearing and growth screening on entry to school (reception class). Drop-in service at all state schools for parents and young people. Enuresis and audiology clinics at various community health clinics. School based immunisations. Health promotion/education.

Name:
School Nursing
Address:
Parkstone Health Centre
Mansfield Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode:
BH14 0DJ
Telephone:
01202 711538
E-mail:
chris.griffiths@dhuft.nhs.uk
Website:
www.bournemouthandpoole.nhs.uk