Useful Information
SEND Services for Dorset Parents
There are a range of local services that can help to support families of children who have SEND. We have listed below some that may be particularly useful.
Dorset Education Advice Line
This service is for parents, carers and professionals who are looking for advice regarding emerging issues for a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The advice Line will be operated, Mondays to Fridays 10am – 4pm during term time. Parents, carers and professionals can book a 15-minute telephone call with a SEND Family Worker to talk through their concerns and issues. Appointments are booked by calling the FREEPHONE number, 0800 1404041 or online via the webpage, and they will be called back at their allotted time.
Dorset Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Dorset SENDIASS are a free, independent, impartial advice service for children, young people and families, who have, or care for, someone with additional needs aged 0-25.
Website: https://www.dorsetsendiass.co.uk/
Dorset Parent Carer Council (DPCC)
Dorset Parent Carer Council is run by parents for parents and their families. Their aim is to help improve the lives and opportunities for families and children and young people who are disabled in Dorset. They are doing this by being a voice to inform all agencies and services about the needs of disabled children and their families in Dorset. Contact them
Website: https://www.dorsetparentcarercouncil.co.uk/
Tel: 07827 793 244
Email: dpcc@dorsetparentcarercouncil.co.uk
Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled Children
Contact a Family is the only national charity that exists to support the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability.
Website: https://contact.org
Dorset Family Information Directory
Provides information to families on services in Dorset.
Website: https://familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/home.page
Poole Family Information Directory
Provides information to families on services in Poole.
Website: https://fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/family-information-directory
General Information Sites
ADD & ADHD
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS)
Dyspraxia
Autism & Aspergers
Dyslexia
Epilepsy
The British Epilepsy Association
Visual Impairment
The Royal National Institute of the Blind
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder