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About

Striving to ensure every pupil achieves success and contributes positively to society, by providing them with imaginative, nurturing and motivating learning opportunities. The Forum Centre strives to create a close working partnership between increasingly confident pupils, supportive parents and carers, a dedicated staff and a committed management committee.

We work in close partnership with parents and encourage open lines of communication with them, aiming to build positive relationships. We pride ourselves in being ready to listen and provide support when needed.

Alongside this, we work closely with other agencies supporting our students and their families, in order to facilitate a successful return to mainstream education or a designated, appropriate provision. At The Forum Centre we aim to ensure that every pupil is provided with the opportunity to achieve their very best.

We seek to fulfil each individual's potential and to prepare our students to meet their role as responsible, confident members of society in an ever-changing world.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Creative Writing
  • Dance
  • Sewing
  • Forest School
  • Trauma Informed Schools

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award

Key facts

URN
131827
Type
Pupil referral unit
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
5 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Local authority
Dorset
Constituency
North Dorset
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1999

Governing body (13 current, 2 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Governors

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Elizabeth SmithGovernorElected by school staffsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Rebecca MartinGovernorElected by school staffsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Thyrza PickeringGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Roger HayballGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Miss Claire SimmondsGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Katherine RussellGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Kim AshbyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Jason CollinsGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Alison WalterGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Laura HowiesonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Phil GavinGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · until 2028
Mr Kieren HaslerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Kim RickfordGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2014
Mrs Thyrza Pickering FormerGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mr Guy Godmon FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2018 · term ended 2026

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