The Children's DisabilityDisabilityA physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on an individual’s ability to do normal daily activities. Register is for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25 living in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole. Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesDisabilitiesA physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on an individual’s ability to do normal daily activities. may include:

• developmental and learning delays
• speech, language and communication delays
• physical disability (including hearing and vision)
• emotional and mental health needs
• medical needs

Joining the register is voluntary and helps the local authority plan facilities and services to support local needs, whilst also offering parents and carers the following benefits:

• a free MAX card when you join the register, offering concessions to over 1,500 activities around the country.

The offer of a max card is currently suspended due to issues in obtaining new cards.  Please check back later to see when the offer will be available again.

• the option to receive a weekly Family Information newsletter

To join the register:

• complete the sign up form in the downloads section; or
• apply online by clicking the 'register here' button.

Once you have joined the register you can update your details at any time by clicking the 'sign in here' button.

Register here

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