Day nurseries provide full or part time care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. They are usually open Monday to Friday all year round. Opening times can range ...

Everyone has rights when it comes to making decisions. It is important that young people and their families are aware of these rights. On this page there are some easy read ...

A dentist prevents and treats problems affecting the mouth and teeth, including dental and oral disease. Find out about NHS dental services including information on dental treatment for people with special ...

A Designated Clinical Officer for SEND (DCO) and an Associate Designated Clinical Officer for SEND (ADCO) work with, and support, health providers, NHS Dorset, BCP Council and Dorset Council. They ...

Designated Mentors are usually school staff e.g. teachers or teaching assistants (KS1-post 16) who have received specific additional training from Educational Psychologists. Their role is to become a key attachment ...

The Development and Behaviour Pathway for children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and the wider Dorset area has been developed to help clarify the steps that ...

The NHS has useful information about development co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) on their website. NHS information about dyspraxia in children NHS information about dyspraxia in adults ...

Dingley's Promise Bournemouth centre opened its doors in April 2024, and is situated in Moore Avenue on the site of Kinson and West Howe Children's Centre. The purpose of the ...

The disability access fund (DAF) is money given to early years/childcare providers to help support children with special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities in their setting. The aim of the DAF ...

Disabled Facilities Grants pay for essential adaptations to help people with disabilities stay in their own homes. Grants are administered by Housing and Community Services (HCS) under the Housing Grants, Construction and ...