It’s party time for Dingley’s Promise as charity prepares to mark 40 years

A Wokingham Charity is gearing up for a huge celebration to mark its work supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) over the past 40 years.

Families from across the country will be gathering at Camp Mohawk in Berkshire for a day of festivities on Sunday, June 11, to mark the milestone birthday of Dingley’s Promise. Those looking to join the Dingley family are also welcome.

The charity was launched in Reading, Berkshire, and has since opened centres across the country to support more families. It also runs a national training program to aid early years practitioners in supporting SEND children and working more inclusively.

Catherine McLeod, CEO of Dingley’s Promise, said: “We are delighted to be able to celebrate our 40th year of giving the best start to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by holding this big event for our families past and present.

“We look forward to welcoming our families and seeing all of the children using the facilities, enjoying refreshments and playing together on the day.”

Dingley’s Promise offers nursery provision and developmental support to children with Special Educational

Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the early years, with the aim of ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Charlotte James, who together with her daughter Emilia, is supported by Dingley’s Promise and is attending Camp Mohawk, said: “Dingley’s Promise has been an amazing support for us.

“Even before Emilia started the nursery, they supported us at the family support sessions where they were always happy to listen and answer any questions I had.

Camp Mohawk is a multi-functional day centre for children with special needs set in five acres of ancient woodland in Berkshire. It provides a safe haven for children to enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities year-round in a secure and caring environment.

Catherine added: “We welcome any families we have worked with over the last 40 years to join us, so please contact sara.dean@dingley.org.uk for more information about the event and how you can join the fun.”

Dingley’s Promise is growing the reach of their specialist provision nationally, to ensure that more children with SEND are given the best start and more families are supported.

They are also ambitious in their target to train practitioners in mainstream settings across the country via their Comic Relief funded training, with the aim of reaching 30,000 practitioners in their 5-year program.

To find out more about Dingley’s Promise visit dingley.org.uk.