OUR MISSION
Dorset Wellbeing is an alternative education provision committed to embracing neurodiversity and fostering hope. We provide therapeutic support and personalised learning opportunities for children and young people with complex and persistent SEMH and/or SEND needs, who find conventional education options difficult to access.
Our purpose
To provide therapeutic support and personalised learning services for children and young people with complex and persistent SEMH and/or SEND needs, who are unable to engage with conventional, mainstream education.
Our belief
By adopting a trauma-informed approach, we believe that wellbeing is a critically important requirement for learning, development and the quality of life, and that building self-esteem and resilience are key milestones in this process.
Our aim
To put the needs and interests of our clients at the centre of our practice, and collaborate closely with carers/parents and other stakeholders to offer every young person in our care the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Our core principles
Therapeutic support and emotional regulation
We foster a safe and trusting environment where children and young people (CYPs) build resilience. Drawing on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and using trauma-informed practices, we help our CYPs to develop emotional regulation, self-confidence and positive relationships for long-term growth.
Personalising learning pathways
We provide flexible, engaging learning experiences that blend therapeutic activities, vocational training and academic subjects. CYPs can be supported in accessing nationally recognised qualifications that open pathways to further education and employment.
Empowerment and agency
We support CYPs in gaining self-belief, independence and confidence. Through guidance, they can set goals to transition into independent living at their own pace.
“Dorset Wellbeing has worked amazingly for our teenage son. We have seen vast improvements with his academic work, and his ability to now communicate and socialise with other students”
— Parent, Weymouth