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Southbourne SEND School Plan: Officers Backed 45 Places
Officers backed a 45-pupil SEND school in the former Southbourne Grove guest house, refused in February. Councillors considered it on 22 October.
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Council
BCP SEND Plan Approved: £161.85m Grant for Schools Deficit
Ministers approved BCP's SEND reform plan, unlocking a £161.85m grant to clear 90% of the schools deficit to March 2026. This year's overspend is not covered.
Education
BCP School Transport Rules Rewritten: Have Your Say by 7 Oct
BCP Council's draft school transport policy widens personal travel budgets and ends yearly reapplication for most families. Consultation closes 7 October.
schools
SEND Inclusion Bases Open at Eight BCP Schools This Year
Four new Specialist Inclusion Bases open at Muscliff, Bethany, Pokesdown and Somerford primaries in 2026/27, three Boscombe and Poole infant schools convert, and Manorside in Parkstone adds 10 places.
Roads
Kinson One-Way: Bennion and Ibbett Change on 3 September
Bennion and Ibbett roads become one-way north to south from 3 September, with a 20mph zone across four Kinson streets. BCP Council made the orders on 19 August.
Schools
Bournemouth Term Dates 2026/27: Half Term Is 26 to 30 Oct
BCP schools break for October half term on 26 October and for Christmas on 18 December. Every 2026/27 date, plus the INSET days and three schools that differ.