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• BCP plans to double specialist sixth form places in Poole

  Plans have been unveiled to double the number of specialist sixth form places available at a Poole education centre for young people with additional needs.

• New controlled crossings planned for Poole roads

  New pedestrian and cycle crossings are being proposed in Poole to improve safety near busy roads and schools.

• Upton Country Park celebrates 50th anniversary

  Upton Country Park is marking 50 years since opening to the public with a special anniversary celebration this weekend.

• Therapeutic classrooms lift learning up

  A Dorset school says therapeutic classrooms are improving attendance, behaviour and learning among pupils. Parley First School introduced the new approach in two Year Three classrooms and a dedicated break-out space earlier this year, replacing plastic furniture with wooden desks, soft seating and calming surroundings. Headteacher John Bagwell said engagement has improved significantly since Christmas, with fewer behavioural incidents reported and children taking part in mindfulness exercises alongside healthy daily routines.

• Moonfleet comes to Bournemouth stage

  Moonfleet is being staged at Palace Court Theatre in Bournemouth this week. AUB Theatre Productions is presenting a physical retelling of the Dorset adventure, with students working alongside industry professionals across acting, costume, make-up and creative writing. The story follows young orphan John Trenchard into smuggling, hidden crypts and the search for the cursed diamond of Blackbeard Mohune. It's on Thursday till Saturday this week.