A NEW specialist early years centre supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is set to open in Tidworth strengthening provision for families across Wiltshire.

Dingley’s Promise, a national provider of specialist SEND support and training, is working in partnership with Wiltshire Council to launch the centre at Wylye Road this month.

It will become the fifth District Specialist Centre opened by the council for children under the age of five with additional needs.

Run by Dingley’s Promise, the Tidworth centre will offer around ten places per session, focusing on early identification of need and targeted intervention to support children’s developmental progress.

The setting will provide an inclusive and adaptable curriculum, designed to respond to each child’s interests and motivations while encouraging independence, confidence and exploration.

Alongside its core provision, the centre will offer outreach support and signposting for families of children with SEND, helping parents and carers access guidance and services at an early stage.

Services include one-to-one support, coffee mornings, stay and play sessions, information events and holiday playschemes, providing both practical support and respite for families.

The centre will be the 11th specialist setting run by Dingley’s Promise as the charity expands its SEND provision and family support outreach across England.

Chief operating officer at Dingley’s Promise Lee Friend said: “Where the right early intervention can be provided at the right time, it can be transformational for children’s long-term outcomes.

“We are very excited to be opening a Dingley’s Promise specialist centre within Wiltshire, to offer local children with SEND and their families the support and guidance which is vital in the earliest months and years of their child’s life.”

Wiltshire Council’s cabinet member for education and skills Cllr Jon Hubbard said: “We are delighted to be opening Dingley’s Promise, which will provide a fifth District Specialist Centre in Tidworth.

“These centres play a vital role in giving children with SEND the best possible start in life.”

An open event will be held at the centre on Wednesday, January 28 for families and professionals interested in learning more.

Families can also request information about referrals and admissions by emailing admin.tidworth@dingley.org.uk