Social Prescribing Resource Sheet
for Children & Young People:
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

 

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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

We’re sorry to hear that you’re going through a difficult time. This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful.

If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.

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Resources for Children and Families in West Dorset

 

Dorset Council Family Help Team

Dorset Council offer support for families. You can self-refer to this team by calling 01303 228558. Your call will be taken by admin support, and they will direct you through to the Family Help Team.

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/family-hub/find-a-family-hub

Dorset Council Educational Psychologists

Dorset Council offer parents and carers of children age 3 to 18 years (25 if the young person has SEND) the opportunity to speak with a Dorset educational psychologist (EP).

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/educational-psychologists

SEND Dorset Local Offer

Find out about help available for children and young people (from birth to 25) who have SEND. You can sign up to their e-newsletter to get the latest news and offers.

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/sen-and-disability-local-offer/dorsets-local-offer

Let’s Talk SEND

‘Let’s Talk SEND’ online events give people in Dorset with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) a chance to come together and hear from the SEND team at Dorset Council. The sessions are held every 2 months and always include plenty of time for questions and answers (Q and A). You can also go to the website to see the questions asked by parents in previous sessions and the answers from the Council.

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/lets-talk-send

Email: LetsTalkSEND@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

SENDIASS

Offer free, confidential, accurate and impartial advice and support to families living in Dorset. This is for:

  • Children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disability (SEND)
  • Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND

Website: www.dorsetsendiass.co.uk

Further Information

While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.

If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.