Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Dingley’s Promise in Poole

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Our Poole centre is situated opposite the Tesco store on Poole Road. The centre is bright and airy and is set over 2 floors, with 2 dedicated sensory rooms, a large free flow outdoor area and large playroom. The centre was opened in September 2025 to provide additional support to the local area following the success of our Bournemouth centre.

Our specialist team deliver learn through play sessions to accelerate the development of children in the area who are identified as having SEND. Children are referred to the centre by a system that goes to the local authority panel; click here to complete the Early Years SEND Request for Support form.

The centre is fully resourced and accessible to children with a range of needs and is supported by 2 Family Support Workers who will be actively supporting both centre families and others within the community who need assistance and direction to respond to their child’s needs.

The centre is equipped with sensory resources, communication aids and visuals, specialist equipment, and a welcoming and inclusive environment to support the childrens’ diverse needs. Alongside a specialist team trained to provide tailored support, this ensures that every child gets the best start and reaches their full potential.

Our Poole centre provides:

  • Dedicated family support, with two Family Support Workers.
  • Stay and play sessions for families to enjoy the resources and equipment with their children.
  • Playschemes throughout the holidays to provide respite for families, and engaging child-centred activities with the support of our specialist staff.
  • A welcoming and inclusive environment, where every child is valued and celebrated.

Families who would like more information about the Poole centre and the referral and admissions process, please email admin.poole@dingley.org.uk

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Venue/Contact Details
350 Poole Road
Branksome
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH12 1AW
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
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Facilities
  • Toilet Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Outdoor Play Area / Garden
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Lift
  • Disabled Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Please contact the centre for more information.
Further opening details:
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • Daily
Availability
  • All Year Round
Costs:
This service is free.
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 0 years to 25 years
SEND Local Offer SEND
Description:

At Dingley’s Promise, we support children in the early years with SEND to achieve their full potential. For parents and teachers, we provide additional support, working closely with families to understand their unique challenges and barriers.

Through our specialised practices, we aim to:

  • Develop greater inclusion and enable more children with SEND to access mainstream settings.
  • Help families access the appropriate support services for their child’s needs, such as working with our family support workers.
  • Ensure every child with special needs transitions into the best educational setting for them. We value the importance of early identification and diagnosis criteria, enabling us to create tailored EHC Plans for each child.
  • Seek excellence in our specialist early years intervention.

Understanding the needs of our early years children has never been more important. From perfecting motor skills to deepening emotional engagement, every child must be supported in reaching their full potential. That’s why we’ve tailored SEND support services to fulfil the specific needs of our early years children. We actively promote collaboration through SEN support groups, where families can connect, share experiences, and provide mutual encouragement. Our commitment to working with families and offering a nurturing environment makes us a trusted partner in every child’s early learning journey.

We value the importance of understanding areas of difficulty as well as creating targeted interventions and activities to overcome them. With this approach, we ensure that our youngest learners are equipped with the necessary tools to reach their highest potential.

Policies
Are your staff DBS Approved?
Yes
Do you have a First Aid Policy?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes