Children's Services

Dorset County Council's Children's Services directorate provides support to meet the needs of children and young people in Dorset.

The Director for Children's Services is John Nash and the directorate is structured according to the Children's Services Structure Chart [15kb] [PDF] (opens in a new window).

The services that were provided by the old Education directorate and those services provided by the Social Care and Health directorate are now provided by one directorate for children and young people - Children's Services.

The aim is for every child, whatever the background or circumstances, to have the support they need to:

... be healthy
... stay safe
... enjoy and achieve
... make a positive contribution
... achieve economic well-being

If you have any queries, please contact children's services.

Children's Services Boards
Details of the boards that meet to ensure that Children's Services delivers effective service to the community. Includes the Children and Young People's Partnership board and the Local Safeguarding Children board.
Childcare sufficiency assessment
This is the first Childcare Sufficiency Assessment update in Dorset. The Childcare Act 2006 (Section 11) places a duty on the local authority (Dorset County Council) to assess whether there is a sufficient supply of childcare to meet the needs of parents, especially those working or wishing to return to work or training.
School Extra
Specialist information for teachers and governors
Announced Ofsted Inspection of Safeguarding and Children in Care Service across Dorset
The Announced Inspection of Safeguarding and Children in Care Service is due to be carried out by Ofsted.