Dingley’s Promise
Dingley’s Promise is passionate about giving every child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) the best start in life.
We support children through tailored specialist support in our early years centres, provide outreach support to families, spread inclusive practice through training for professionals and lobby decision makers for policy change to improve the lives of children and families.
the SEND Reform Consultation
International Day of Play 2026
11th June marks the International Day of Play, a chance to celebrate the importance of play in all its forms. Children, particularly in the early years, learn so much through playing, and it is a powerful way to support their development. The children who attend our Dingley’s Promise centres have access to a wide range […]
Response to the Government’s SEND reform white paper
We welcome the white paper’s focus on early years and the acknowledgement of this as a vital stage which shapes the educational journey for all children. This is the first time that the early years has been centred within SEND education reform plans, and as such this provides a huge opportunity. The white paper aims to “strengthen the ability of every […]
Welcoming our new Chair of Trustees
We are delighted to welcome Justin Russell as our new Chair of the Trustee Board at Dingley’s Promise. Justin has recently retired from his role as Director General for Families and Children at the Department for Education where he led the Department’s team responsible for every aspect of policy, funding and delivery relating to early years provision and […]