DORSET disability charity Diverse Abilities has launched a brand-new session for under fives with special educational needs (SEN).

The new ‘Little Squirrels’ sessions will be held at The Treehouse in Merritown Lane, close to Bournemouth Airport, for children with SEN or awaiting a diagnosis.

Expect songs, singing, sensory activities, and messy fun, with facilities including a sensory room, changing places toilet, large soft play, pretend play area and more.

There will be themed weekly activities with a focus on preparing the children for school or nursery and building on their communication and engagement.

Clare Rochford, children’s team manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “We’ve really seen a demand for sessions for children under fives, so it is fantastic to be able to deliver these at The Treehouse and meet some new children and families.”

The sessions will be held at every Monday during term-time between 1pm and 2.30pm.

The group is £5 per week, with no-need to pre-book. Siblings are welcome to attend, also at a cost of £5 per child.