Wiltshire Council has recently launched its fifth specialist centre to help children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This new facility is located along Wylye Road in Tidworth. Run by Dingley’s Promise, it provides specialized, tailored care for children aged five and under.
The centre’s main goal is to provide individual one-to-one support for each child. In doing so, each child receives the best possible start to life. In addition to personalized care, the centre will host coffee mornings and information sessions for families, creating a supportive community environment.
To present its services to the wider public, the centre will hold an open event on January 28. The facility can host up to an estimated ten kids per session, creating a more intimate setting to engage deeply with each child.
Councillor Jon Hubbard, cabinet member for education and skills, said these centres were “vital”. He stated, “These centres play a vital role in giving children with SEND the best possible start in life. By working closely with families and early years providers, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.”
Dingley’s Promise, a UK leader in early years support, will run the centre. Lee Friend, the chief operating officer of the company, highlighted the potential impact of such interventions: “Where the right early intervention can be provided at the right time, it can be transformational for children’s long-term outcomes.”
It’s this early intervention approach that has enabled Wiltshire Council and Dingley’s Promise to work collaboratively to improve services for children with SEND. Clara Bullock, affiliated with West of England, on the critical role of these movements. They underpin the delivery of local early intervention and help children with SEND to benefit from the support they need for healthy development.
