https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2022/01/11/changes-to-alternative-provision-in-dorset/
Dorset Council has launched an initiative to help parents and carers who are worried their child might not be making the progress they should, and may have emerging special education needs.
The Dorset Education Advice Line is a phone line for parents, carers and professionals who support children who may have special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND). This advice line is part of our SEND Local Offer to children, young people and families and will work alongside existing services such as Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) and the Education Psychology helpline.
“To book a conversation with one of our SEND Family Workers complete our Dorset Education Advice Line online form or call Freephone 0800 14 040 41. Lines are open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, during term time and a SEND Family Worker will email you with your appointment time where you can talk through your concerns and issues and about how to support your child.”
Dorset Council and Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council are working together to change how we provide alternative provision for children and young people who need it.
These council’s will be setting up new contracts with providers of alternative provision from September 2022 and are seeking feedback from parents, carers and young people to decide what the requirements should be.
What is alternative provision?
Alternative provision is often something that a child or young person participates in when they can’t go to a mainstream school.
