2+ hour, 16+ min ago   (351+ words) FOSTERING services in Dorset have been praised after recent Ofsted inspections. Five Rivers Child Care maintains fostering teams in Weymouth, Dorchester, and Poole and is now rating is now rated 'Good' or 'Excellent' across all of its services nationally. Inspectors…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (374+ words) A FAMILY whose baby daughter was one of the first to be born at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester this year has described her as 'a little miracle'. Hollie and Steve Rodber welcomed Miley Penelope Rodber who was born at…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (517+ words) Families in Dorset of children with a diagnosis of ADHD who struggle with sleep problems are being invited to take part in a study. The study will test the new digital support website 'Sleep Buddy', developed by researchers alongside parents…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (223+ words) A summer programme packed with creative and playful activities is taking place at Kingston Lacy. The National Trust site in Wimborne is offering families a season of fun, learning and discovery during the school holidays. The Kitchen Garden will host…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (622+ words) Six young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being sought to join a "life changing" programme'at ASDA superstore in Weymouth. The new, one academic Supported Internship programme is open to people aged 18-25 with an Education, Health, and…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago   (494+ words) A DISTRAUGHT family have told of their 'nightmare'after their seven-year-old daughter with neurodevelopmental disorders has been left without a suitable school placement in September. Charlotte McConnell has been attending Dorchester Learning Centre (DLC) -but the family has been told there willno…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (610+ words) New data from the NSPCC shows that concerns about child neglect is the top reason for the charity's Helpline to make a referral to local agencies. When concerns are raised through the Helpline, the NSPCC refers the matter to a…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (175+ words) A DORSET church is offering free money coaching to help people manage their finances. Dorchester Baptist Church has welcomed more than 250 participants since starting these courses in 2018. The next session, a three-hour course at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester, is…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (914+ words) Families in Dorset are set to benefit from a new grant aimed at strengthening family relationships. The Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) grant programme was established to improve local ... Families in Dorset are set to benefit from a new…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (651+ words) A dedicated foster carer from Ferndown, who has been making a significant impact in the lives of parents and children for the past five years. A foster carer is "helping parents to parent" by welcoming families into her home. Fru…...