New provision for SEN Under 5s

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, has launched a brand-new session for under 5s with Special Educational Needs (SEN) called Little Squirrels.

Little Squirrels will be held at The Treehouse, close to Bournemouth Airport, every Monday during term-time between 1-2.30pm for children with SEN or awaiting a diagnosis.

Prepare for songs, singing, sensory activities, and messy fun! These new sessions are a chance to meet other parents, whilst playing with your child in a safe and enclosed environment. Facilities include sensory room, changing places toilet, large soft play, pretend play area and more. There will be themed weekly activities with a focus on preparing your child for school or nursery and building on their communication and engagement.

Clare Rochford, children’s team manager at Diverse Abilities commented: “We’ve really seen a demand for sessions for children under 5s, so it is fantastic to be able to deliver these at The Treehouse and meet some new children and families.”

The sessions will be held at: The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6DT.

The group is £5 per week, with no-need to pre-book. Siblings are welcome to attend, also at a cost of £5 per child.

Find out more at diverseabilities.org.uk/thetreehouse