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Children and Education
We are responsible for the wellbeing of children in Bournemouth. We give care to children in need. Our Children’s Social Care team makes sure that every child has a safe and loving home. We provide education for children and adults.
Schools
We’re responsible for applications for schools in Bournemouth. You can apply for a school place online.
Applying for a school place
Starting school
Adoption
Aspire adoption helps families who want to adopt and finds homes for children who can’t live with their birth families. Contact them on 0300 123 9868
Adoption explained
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Special Guardianship
Childcare
We have lots of childcare options in Bournemouth, including childminders, pre-school, day nursery and out-of-school care.
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Fostering
Children are fostered if a foster carer looks after them in place of their families. They can stay in touch with their families.
Fostering Types
Children’s Centres
Children’s Centres welcome families with children under five. They offer advice on parenting and run lots of activities.
Find your nearest children's centre
Speech & language support
Private Fostering
Find out more about Private Fostering and why we need to know about any arrangements you have made.
Find out whether you should tell us about a private fostering arrangement
Dorset Combined Youth Offending Service
Find out more about the service, their aims to reduce re-offending and work to protect the public
Youth Offending Service
Children’s Social Care
We protect the health and wellbeing of children and young people. We use the Children’s Act 1989.
Child protection
Parenting Assessment and Contact Team
The Promise
Local Offer
Support and services available for children up to 25 years old with special educational needs or disabilities
Advice and Support
Youth Service
Support for young people aged 13 to 19, particularly those that are vulnerable
What we do
Ask for support for a young person
South Central Framework
A consortium of 14 Local Authorities assisting local authorities in sourcing fostering placements from IFA’s (independent fostering agencies).
South Central Framework
Working In Childcare
Advice, training and support for childcare professionals. Find out about the latest news and funding forms.
Latest news for childcare workers
Early Years Networks
SENDiass4BCP
Our Parent Partnership can help parents and carers of children with special education needs or disabilities.
SENDiass4BCP
Adult Skills and Learning
Browse and book courses and evening classes. Find out general information about all learning opportunities including apprenticeships and employer engagement.
Search for courses for adults
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