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
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 […]
Creating an environment to nurture belonging
Establishing an environment in which children feel welcomed, safe and like they belong is vital to creating provision which meets the needs of the many not just the few. We know that many strategies and adjustments we make for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can support all children and can enhance the […]