A network of support in SEND

Get further support from a variety of organisations if your child has a special educational need or disability (SEND).

SEND support groups and charities

Information about services in Dorset to help you and your family.
Dorset Parent Carer Council

A forum for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND who live in Dorset.
Dorset SENDIASS

Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).
Help and Kindness

Find support with cost of living, mental health, Ukraine community response and more community support.
Family Hubs

A network of services for parents, carers, children and young people up to the age of 25 who have SEND.
Dorset Youth

Dorset Youth (DY) values, supports and champions the local voluntary sector as they work to strengthen our local communities.
Bridgit online tools for carers

Find online information, advice and resources, connect to services, find events, get a Dorset Carer Card, and share you are a carer with others.
Let's talk SEND

Our ‘Let’s Talk SEND’ events allow parents to meet the SEND team and ask questions. Find out how to register for our next event and get your voice heard.