Children and families - Dorset Council

Information and support for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Children's social care at Dorset Council.

Find help and support on childcare, finances and benefits, activities for children and find your nearest Family Hub.

Find childcare information in Dorset; the different types of childcare and what childcare funding you could be eligible for.

Find out about winter in Dorset activities.

Support for young people who work, study and live in Dorset.

Get involved and let us know your views on children's services, attend our Let's Talk SEND forums, give feedback and see our OFSTED result.

Information about the Dorset Youth Offending Service centralised in Bournemouth.

Dorset Strategic Alliance for Children and Young People.

Children's Services Ofsted report 2021.

How we encourage you to work with us to improve our services.

What you can do if you think a child or young person is being abused or neglected and how you can report any concerns that you have.

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