Overnight Short Breaks
Our overnight short breaks service provides high quality residential breaks for young people aged 7 – 18 irrespective of their disability or condition.
We offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for children and young people, where their unique needs and abilities are nurtured.
Who is it for?
Young people aged 7 – 18 with special educational needs or disabilities. We’re proud to serve a diverse range of young people, including those with mild to severe learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, children on the autism spectrum
When does it run?
The service runs throughout the year seven days a week. An overnight stay usually runs from 11am to 12pm the following day but can vary depending on individual’s needs.
About the Service
Children’s’ overnight short breaks service offers one young people at a time a high quality residential break in a friendly, homely environment that is safe and secure, stimulating and fun. We’re here to help young people develop social and independence skills, build meaningful relationships, and explore new experiences.
Children and young people can be referred for anything from one night a month to up to 75 nights a year depending on need. Bookings are made in consultation with parents or carers, and or social care. Only one child can stay at any one time, creating the feeling of a sleepover.
We understand the needs of families too. By offering regular planned breaks we help parents and carers to find time for themselves and receive the support they need. We can even accommodate emergency placements, providing care when it’s needed most.
While parents and siblings have a break from the caring role, children and young people can enjoy new activities as well as meeting a wider social network – helping them to develop social and life skills. The overnight short break services empower young people to have a voice impacting on the services they receive, as staff support them to design their own care package including an exciting range of outings and activities.
Registered Company No: 08487912.
