Children’s Team
The aim of the team is to enable families of children with physical and/or learning disabilities to cope day to day in the knowledge that their child is safe, supported, and cared for.
The Children’s Team provides a range of services supporting children and young people, plus their families, in Dorset. The team aims to enable families that have children with physical and/or learning disabilities to cope day to day in the knowledge that their child is safe, supported and cared for.
Opportunities are also given to siblings to attend play sessions with their brother or sister while parents and guardians can benefit from various information and support services.
The team offer short breaks during the weekend and overnight, provide practical support in the home and out in the local community, plus holiday, weekend and after school activities to ensure those young people with disabilities live life to the full. The team also provide day care for young people transitioning to an adult.
We want to ensure all the children we support at Diverse Abilities have an enjoyable childhood while helping families cope with the pressures they face caring for a child with lifetime disabilities.
What we offer
Lily’s Place
Overnight and day short breaks for children and young people aged two to 19. Providing them a safe and fun place, giving parents some breathing space; time for life’s other tasks or to spend quality time with their other children.
Langside School
Specialist school for children aged two to 19 with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex medical needs. We provide a full sensory, therapeutic and nursing approach to meet the needs of the pupils and help them to achieve their full potential.
Coping with CHAOS
Provides a range of services for children and young people while supporting many families in Dorset, including play sessions during the school holidays, a youth club for teenagers with disabilities, and an advice and guidance service for parents.
Project My Time
Project My Time provide holiday activities for children and young people with disabilities during every school holiday, an after school club for children to attend during term time, and a weekend club for children to hang out and have lots of fun.
Shapes
Provides care in the home and out in the community for children and young people aged 0 to 19, plus supporting those aged 18 to 25 who are transitioning from a child to an adult.
Family Support
we are well aware of the joys and challenges this can present, and we aim to offer support to parents through the difficult times, as well as celebrating the achievements of our children.
Transitions & Lawford Lodge
Supporting those aged 18 to 25 who have profound disabilities and complex medical needs. Lawford Lodge provides a space for these young people to have respite stays.
The Treehouse
Our brand new venue, based in Hurn, purposefully designed with the individuals we support in mind - a secure and safe space to attend with no judgement.
Awesome Nights
A youth club for SEN teenagers, giving them a chance to socialise with their peers, take part in activities, and get out in the community.
Little Squirrels
New SEN Under 5s Nurture Group. Prepare for songs, singing, sensory activities, and mussy fun! Meet other parents, whilst playing with your child in a safe environment.
STARs
Being a sibling never ends, STARs is our support service to allow children and young people in similar circumstances to come together for support and advice while also having a chance to be kids.
Work with us
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