Dingley's Promise

04/11/2026

Some spooky fun for a great cause!

Our Christchurch centre recently held a Halloween fundraising party, bringing families together for a morning of spooky fun while raising money to support children with SEND and the families they support at their centre. The event raised an amazing £53.89!

Thank you to everyone who came along, donated and helped make the morning such a success!

04/11/2026

There’s more to discover as part of our DfE-funded Early Years SEND CPD training!

We’ve partnered with Coram PACEY to provide additional content designed specifically with childminders in mind. Featuring short, practical ideas for everyday settings, the content shows how to support neurodivergent play, create sensory spaces and make adaptations to better support children with SEND.

Childminders can also access all three topics in our fully funded Early Years SEND CPD programme, helping to build knowledge and confidence in inclusive practice.

To access the content, sign up for the training or log back into your training account and head to the Learning from Sector Partners section. Find out more: https://buff.ly/4IvbJkc

03/11/2026

Join Dingley’s Promise at Nursery World’s SEND Reforms in the Early Years: Effective Inclusive Practice Conference, on Thursday 5 November at Hallam Conference Centre, London!

Three members of our team will be sharing their expertise and practical approaches to help early years educators prepare for the changes ahead. You can hear from:
– Meggie Fisher, Head of Quality – Promoting a Celebratory Approach to Parent Partnerships | 12:15–13:00, Breakout 1C
- Jo Evans, Head of Communications & Public Affairs – The SEND Reforms: Turning Policy into Inclusive Early Years Practice | 14:00–14:30, Afternoon Keynote
- Lee Friend, Chief Operating Officer – Building Confident Transitions: Practical Inclusive Strategies | 14:30–15:15, Breakout 2C

The event will explore what proposed SEND reforms mean for early years settings and how we can strengthen inclusive practice, support earlier intervention and help every child get the best start in life.

Book your tickets here: https://buff.ly/w2DQk8y

02/11/2026

How can we help children with SEND feel more secure when things change?

From preparing for a new activity to moving between rooms or starting at a new setting, transitions can bring uncertainty for young children. Understanding what makes change difficult and how to prepare children can help them feel more comfortable and supported.

Join the Dingley’s Promise team for a free educator webinar on practical ways to support children with SEND through transitions and changes in their routines.

📅 10 November 2026 from 1–2pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Sign up to attend live: https://buff.ly/SeCq61v

Dingley's Promise Training

How can we help children with SEND feel more secure when things change?

From preparing for a new activity to moving between rooms or starting at a new setting, transitions can bring uncertainty for young children. Understanding what makes change difficult and how to prepare children can help them feel more comfortable and supported.

Join the Dingley’s Promise team for a free educator webinar on practical ways to support children with SEND through transitions and changes in their routines.

📅 10 November 2026 from 1–2pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Sign-up to attend live: https://buff.ly/SeCq61v

31/10/2026

Halloween is a great opportunity to get creative with everyday materials and turn play into new learning experiences!

From exploring autumn textures to experimenting with playdough, simple experiences can help children with SEND develop new skills, follow their interests and discover the world around them at their own pace.

Take a look at what our Reading and Christchurch centres have been getting up to!

29/10/2026

Congratulations to our Wokingham centre, who won the Making a Difference Award at the Wokingham Community & Sports Awards 2026 last night!

The award recognises individuals and teams who make a significant, positive impact on others, and it’s wonderful to see our Wokingham team recognised for the difference they make to children with SEND and their families.

Hearing from parents about the support they’ve received, and the hope and confidence the team has helped bring to their families, makes this a particularly special achievement. We’re incredibly proud of the team and the work they do to help every child in their care get the best start in life.

The unsung heroes of the borough were celebrated as Wokingham Today hosted the fourth edition of its annual awards, recognising

29/10/2026

📢Calling all the professionals working in early years SEND – we have some new training for you!

Explore fully-funded Early Years SEND CPD from Dingley's Promise.

Designed for anyone supporting children with SEND in the early years, these new courses provide practical learning to help educators to build their knowledge, strengthen inclusive practice and increase confidence to support children with SEND.

Find out more and get started >> https://bit.ly/4zNb3Rx

29/10/2026

There’s even more to explore! 🔍

Alongside our three Early Years SEND CPD topics, you can access additional learning from our partners.

Discover 30-minute ‘Lightning Lessons’ from Speech and Language UK, covering topics including selective mutism, speech sounds, alternative communication tools, bilingual children, social communication differences and more. Their interactive sessions are packed with practical strategies, real-life case studies and downloadable resources, including worksheets and checklists. You’ll come away with new ideas and practical skills to help you support children with speech, language and communication needs.

Ready to learn more? Sign up for our fully funded Early Years SEND CPD training, or log back into your training account to discover the Learning from Sector Partners section. Find out more and get started: https://buff.ly/4IvbJkc

28/10/2026

On Friday afternoon, we welcomed 45 Local Authorities from across the North of England for a session focused on current SEND changes and reforms.

From collaborating with BSiL Family Hubs and inclusion practitioners to monitoring local demand for places and increasing engagement with funded training opportunities, the session brought Local Authorities together to share best practice, discuss developments, and explore the local impact of SEND reform.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their insights & experiences!