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New £3.5m STEAM facility to open at school praised for 'exceptional care'
An independent school in the New Forest will open a new £3.5m STEAM facility this summer. Forres Sandle Manor School in Fordingbridge will launch the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) building after a recent successful inspection. The inspection was carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and praised the school's curriculum, leadership and inclusive, nurturing environment. Read more Deputy head appointed as school's new headmaster Nursery named in top 20 in south west England Pupils 'thrilled' as their ideas come to life in tabletop role-playing game The school is launching a £3.5m STEAM facility this summer. (Image: Forres Sandle Manor School) The ISI report also recognised the school's commitment to high standards and the effective partnership between the board of governors and the leadership team. Inspectors were impressed by the curriculum's breadth and ambition, both in and beyond the classroom. Teaching across the school was described as "engaging and well planned". They also commended the pupils' personal development, noting their respectful, kind behaviour and the supportive, inclusive culture of the school. Forres Sandle Manor's Early Years provision, pastoral care and life skills programme were also highlighted for their meaningful impact on pupil wellbeing and development. Headmaster Mark Howe said: "This report is a true reflection of the exceptional care and commitment shown by every member of the FSM team. "I feel incredibly proud to lead a school where children are known, encouraged, and given every opportunity to thrive." The inspection report coincides with a period of growth for the school, with enrolment numbers steadily rising since 2022. The new state-of-the-art £3.5 million STEAM building is set to open this summer.
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31-05-2025
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Talk to give insight into lives of Thomas Hardy's sisters
A talk in Fordingbridge will explore the lives of Thomas Hardy's sisters. The event will focus on his sisters, Mary and Kate, who trained as teachers in Salisbury Cathedral close and their subsequent teaching in schools in Dorset and Wiltshire. Sponsored by Fordingbridge Museum, the talk will take place at 7.30pm on Friday, June 13, at Avonway Community Centre in Fordingbridge. Read more Full programme for Salisbury International Arts Festival announced Former Prime Minister to give lecture in Salisbury Cathedral Teddy bears' picnic with trail and lawn games coming to family attraction Thomas Hardy's sisters, Mary and Kate, were trained as teachers in Salisbury. (Image: Fordingbridge Museum) Museum manager Jane Ireland said: "Mary and Kate Hardy lived in the shadows of their famous brother despite being trailblazers in the early days of nineteenth-century education. "They trained as teachers in the building that now houses Salisbury Museum in what were rigorous and austere conditions. "They went on to teach in equally challenging schools in a time when there was relatively little money to invest in the schools, pupils or teachers. "Thomas Hardy used their experiences as material for his novels such as Jude the Obscure. "The talk will give a fascinating insight into this little-known aspect of the Hardy family." The evening will be led by Anne Johns and Jenny Head, who trained at the same college as the Hardy sisters and have written several books about the college. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Fordingbridge Museum, Tina at Timothy's on Fordingbridge High Street, or via the Ticketsource website.
