WHO WE WORK WITH

Our service provides support for young people and children with complex and persistent SEMH and/or SEND needs.

This includes those who may be struggling with access to mainstream education, experiencing declining mental health or facing challenges that require a more personalised, supportive approach to learning.

Who can attend our provision?

We will work with a child or young person who:

  • Needs support because they’re unable to be at school full time

  • Is experiencing declining mental health and/or self-harm

  • Requires a calm and safe place to complete their education while working towards returning to school, post-16 education or apprenticeships

  • Needs a period of intensive care and input for the purposes of supporting their wellbeing while they are awaiting CAMHs assessment and treatment

  • Would benefit from a tailored, hands-on learning environment that emphasises personal growth, confidence building and resilience

  • Has struggled to engage with mainstream education due to social, emotional or sensory challenges

  • Requires a structured pathway towards independent living, meaningful employment or further education

Eligibility

  • Our main provision caters for CYPs aged 8 to 18

  • We offer a Pathways to Adulthood (P2A) programme dedicated to those 16+

  • In particular cases, we will work outside our main age range, dependent on an assessment of needs

  • We accept admissions from Local Authorities, or direct self-referrals from parents/caregivers

If you know someone who might benefit from our services, or want to know more about our work, talk with us today

“I enjoy coming to Dorset Wellbeing and all of the activities. I especially enjoy working with the animals at Gatehouse Farm.”

— Student, Weymouth, Age 16