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Dorset

On the 1 April 2019, Dorset's boundaries changed to form Dorset; and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authorities. Reports for the previous Dorset local authority can be found on the Dorset page

All reports

  1. Area SEND full inspection Area SEND full inspection, pdf - 15 May 2024
    pdf – Published

  2. Children's services focused visit Children's services focused visit, pdf - 22 June 2023
    pdf – Published

  3. Children's services inspection Children's services inspection, pdf - 19 November 2021
    pdf – Published

  4. Children's services focused visit Children's services focused visit, pdf - 24 October 2019
    pdf – Published

About Dorset

  • Type: Local Authority
  • Local authority: Dorset

Contact details and general enquiries

  • Region: South West

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