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Dorset Wellbeing Dorset Wellbeing provides therapeutic support and bespoke education to children and young people across Dorset.

More specifically, we work with the needs and interests of young people who find conventional education options difficult, collaborating closely with carers/parents and other stakeholders to create a safe and transformative learning environment. With Dorset Wellbeing, young people can unwind, improve their psychological resilience and get their learning back on track.

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Who we work with

Our service provides support for young people and children with complex SEMH and/or SEND needs. We currently work with young people and families on referral from both Dorset Council and BCP Council. This could include a child or young person who:

• Needs support because they’re unable to be at school full time
• Is experiencing declining mental health and/or self-harm
• Requires a calm and safe place to complete their education while working towards returning to school or post-16 education or apprenticeships
• Needs a period of intensive care and input for the purposes of supporting their wellbeing while they are awaiting CAMHs assessment and treatment
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What we offer

A placement with at Dorset Wellbeing can range from one to three days per week and these are designed around the interests, strengths and needs of our young people, making our service completely bespoke. We are also able to provide transport (GRATIS) for our young people, depending on what works for them. Where helpful, we and can start our work as an outreach service (working in the home or a local public space), with the hope that they will eventually feel confident enough to join us at one of our unique sites. More than that, where helpful, we provide support and tuition in Maths and English enabling young people work towards a level 2 vocational qualification by drawing on naturally occurring evidence from their day to day sessions.

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If you know someone who might benefit from our services, or want to know more about our work, contact us here: www.dorsetwellbeing.org/contact-us

A hands-on session at Gatehouse Farm, with young people preparing food enrichment for the resident rabbits🥕🌿🐰Presenting ...
08/01/2026

A hands-on session at Gatehouse Farm, with young people preparing food enrichment for the resident rabbits🥕🌿🐰

Presenting food in novel ways helps to stimulate our animals – especially over the winter – and encourages natural foraging and searching. It also gives our young people a chance to see the benefits of animal welfare in practice.

There’s frost on the football pitches and the animals are lying low as we begin the new year at Dorset Wellbeing.We hope...
06/01/2026

There’s frost on the football pitches and the animals are lying low as we begin the new year at Dorset Wellbeing.

We hope the break offered time to rest and reset, but we also recognise that returning to familiar routines can bring a sense of security, steadiness and belonging.

We look forward to welcoming back our young people, and bringing on board some new starters for 2026 🎉

Anti-bullying week at Dorset WellbeingWe were so proud with the large number of young people who took on our challenge t...
18/12/2025

Anti-bullying week at Dorset Wellbeing

We were so proud with the large number of young people who took on our challenge to create a poster to mark week. Not only did they display a wide array of artistic creativity, but the messages contained within were truly heart warming.

All of the entries to our competition showed outstanding creativity and commitment to the campaign. They promoted kindness, respect and the prospect of a safer community for fellow young people to thrive in.



During Anti-Bullying Week, participants at Dorset Wellbeing created posters to highlight the importance of building safer, more supportive environments for young people.

End of term wrap-up at Dorset WellbeingThe final week of term saw us busy with a range of seasonal activities across our...
16/12/2025

End of term wrap-up at Dorset Wellbeing

The final week of term saw us busy with a range of seasonal activities across our sites. Our young people were in the commercial kitchen making batches of gingerbread from scratch, while festive catering continued in our care farm. We also spent time crafting tree decorations, and whittling reindeer using roundwood sourced from our forest school.

We deeply value the engagement and spirit of our young people, and we are grateful for their hard work this term. We wish everyone a restful and peaceful Christmas break and look forward to welcoming you all back in January. 💚🧡

To celebrate the Save the Children UK Christmas Jumper Day we're cosying up in our best knitwear and reflecting on a fan...
11/12/2025

To celebrate the Save the Children UK Christmas Jumper Day we're cosying up in our best knitwear and reflecting on a fantastic term 😊

The holiday season can sometimes be overwhelming, but we're so proud of our own young people for participating in our festive activities, from homemade treats to tree decorations.

🌿 Greencore Forest School is now open!We’re excited to announce the opening of our new forest school at Greencore, set w...
11/06/2025

🌿 Greencore Forest School is now open!

We’re excited to announce the opening of our new forest school at Greencore, set within the peaceful rural landscape north of Dorchester. This dedicated outdoor space offers children and young people a chance to learn, explore and unwind in nature.

With a makers’ den for traditional woodcraft, a woodland trail for observing seasonal change and plenty of space for natural play, the forest school is a new part of Dorset Wellbeing’s alternative provision.



The opening of Greencore Forest School is inspired by a wealth of research which shows the positive impact that being outdoors has on our mental and physical wellbeing.

🌱 Supporting Young People to Thrive 🌱At Dorset Wellbeing, we provide a therapeutic, personalised alternative for childre...
09/05/2025

🌱 Supporting Young People to Thrive 🌱

At Dorset Wellbeing, we provide a therapeutic, personalised alternative for children and young people who find mainstream education challenging. Our compassionate mentors work closely with each student, helping them build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills in safe and nurturing environments.

✅ Personalised mentorship
✅ Bespoke learning pathways
✅ Vocational and academic opportunities
✅ Multiple sites across Dorset
✅ Door-to-door transport available

📅 Places available now – get in touch to learn more.

📧 tracie@dorsetwellbeing.org | 📞 07729 081705

16/03/2025
16/03/2025

If you haven't already seen this I suggest you do.
A hard hitting message for our youth and parents alike. I watched it in one session and can honestly say it is the best thing I have watched in a long time.

🌟 Did you know? 🌟Our alternative provision offers tuition in Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths, prov...
05/03/2025

🌟 Did you know? 🌟

Our alternative provision offers tuition in Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths, providing young people with the foundations they need to grow in confidence and take positive next steps.

Alongside this, we support Children & Young People in working towards Level 2 vocational qualifications, covering a range of practical skills and interests. We also have a dedicated programme for Lantra certifications in land-based and environmental industries. 🌿🔧📚

It’s all part of helping young people develop skills that are meaningful, useful, and tailored to their future.

📞 Call Tracie on 07729 081705
🌐 Find out more at dorsetwellbeing.org

Dorset Wellbeing provides therapeutic support and bespoke education to children and young people across Dorset. This includes Alternative Provision and Private Counselling.

To paraphrase John Hiatt:We are not amoebas, we can choose.
24/12/2022

To paraphrase John Hiatt:

We are not amoebas, we can choose.

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Dorset Wellbeing provides therapeutic support & bespoke education to children & young people across Dorset.

More specifically, we work with the needs and interests of young people who find conventional education options difficult, collaborating closely with carers/parents and other stakeholders to create a safe and transformative learning environment. With Dorset Wellbeing, young people can unwind, improve their psychological resilience and get their learning back on track.

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Who we work with