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.

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  

Childcare

We have lots of childcare options in Bournemouth, including childminders, pre-school, day nursery and out-of-school care.

Fostering

Children are fostered if a foster carer looks after them in place of their families. They can stay in touch with their families.

Children’s Centres

Children’s Centres welcome families with children under five. They offer advice on parenting and run lots of activities.

Private Fostering

Find out more about Private Fostering and why we need to know about any arrangements you have made.

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.

Local Offer

Support and services available for children up to 25 years old with special educational needs or disabilities

Youth Service

Support for young people aged 13 to 19, particularly those that are vulnerable

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. 

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.