@Dingley

Dingley's Promise is a charitable company that supports under 5's with additional needs and their families.

 Berkshire, UK
dingley.org.uk
Joined January 2009
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Did you know that some of our courses are funded by #ComicRelief? From learning about inclusive #EarlyYears practice to understanding behaviours that challenge, explore our courses and see what’s available for you: buff.ly/OTNhb6p #SENDResources #EarlyYearsEducation
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The #ChildrensToothbrushing Guide has launched today, sharing practical advice to help families build healthy toothbrushing habits - something that can be especially important when supporting young children with additional needs. Explore the guide here: buff.ly/ilIdyIx
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Exciting news! Meggie Fisher, our Head of Quality, will be speaking at @childcareedexpo this March! Her panel is on Friday, March 20th from 2:30–3:15pm in the Share & Support Hub. Find out more below ⬇️ #ChildEdExpo #EYEducation #SENDStrategies #InclusiveEarlyYears
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Meggie will be part of the #SEND Journeys: Discussing Our Challenges & Successes panel, with Courtney Verway from Beyond Autism. Attendees are invited to ask questions and share experiences of supporting #ChildrenWithSEND. Book your place: buff.ly/3c91Tf0
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Parents: looking for easy #SENDStrategies you can use at home? Our #FamilyGuides are designed to support families of young #ChildrenWithSEND, offering practical information and strategies you can use. Explore what’s available: buff.ly/f7Ln3Qq #FamilySupport #SENDFamilies
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The recent Early Years Alliance survey highlighted significant pressures on early years providers delivering care and education to children with additional needs. Read more here: buff.ly/7fatTjS Find out more below ⬇️ #EYAlliance #EarlyYearsFunding

Parents across England likely to face higher early years costs and a growing shortage of places in...

The survey found that 85% of those offering three- and four-year-old funded places say their current funding rate is lower than the cost of delivering places.

eyalliance.org.uk
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We truly hope that the proposed reform changes respond to this, with increasing funding which enables all settings to effectively support all children with additional needs.
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Without this, the current barriers to accessing full use of entitlements for #ChildrenWithSEND will continue. System changes are needed quickly to address the delays, which prevent settings from getting the right support to children with SEND in the earliest months and years.
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Every child deserves support during change… and every parent deserves a toolkit! Join our live webinar on March 5th to hear strategies from our Family Support Manager for helping children with #SEND through new schools, routines, and transitions. More details below! ⬇️
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📅 Date: March 5th 2026, 12PM-1PM 💻 Secure your spot now! buff.ly/xd8lHo2 All attendees will get: ✅ Webinar recording to watch back ✅ A resource pack with easy tips and resources! #SchoolTransition #SENDWebinar #ChildrenWithSEND #ChildDevelopment #FamilySupport
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Read our response to the Government's white paper on our website: buff.ly/p2sy1Fq
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#Christchurch! Our new centre opens on March 3rd. Explore our welcoming space, meet our team & discover our #SENDSupport offer. Whether you're a local family or #SEND professional, we'd love to meet you. RSVP here: buff.ly/QMv2Mp0 #EarlyYears #ChildrenWithSEND #BCP
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Big changes ahead for your child? Feel unsure about how to support them? Our free national webinar on March 5th is here to help. Led by our Family Support Manager, we’ll share practical tips for supporting children with SEND through transitions, big or small. Find out more below.
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Date: March 5th 2026, 12PM-1PM Sign up here: buff.ly/xd8lHo2 💡 Can’t join live? No worries - you’ll get access to the recording and a handy resource pack afterwards! #DingleyFamilyWebinar #Transitions #FamilySupport #EarlyYears #DisabilityInclusion #ParentResources
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We were delighted to be on BBC South Today yesterday. We hosted Early Education Minister @oliviabaileymp along with our Reading centre families, to discuss the challenges they have faced and their hopes for change through the School Whitepaper Reforms. buff.ly/QnI4ssi
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Minister Bailey was clear that the EY is integral to reform changes & the best opportunity of shaping lives. We discussed the importance of inclusion training to increase confidence & skills to respond to need plus targeted funding needed to get the right support to children.
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Dingley's Promise retweeted
Reading Chronicle@rdgchronicleFeb 25
Reading parents say their kids are 'finally being recognised' by SEND reforms ift.tt/g8DlcTf

Reading parents say their kids are 'finally being recognised' by SEND reforms

Parents of SEND children in Reading are hopeful following new funding and the government's proposed SEND reforms

readingchronicle.co.uk
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The #SchoolsWhitePaper gives us a huge opportunity to get it right in the #EarlyYears. At Dingley's Promise, we know the impact this can have on the longer-term outcomes of children with SEND. Find out more: buff.ly/RxVAOaV #InclusiveEducation #SENDReform
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