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Moor Time – The Short Breaks Charity (Saturday Sessions)
When we have venue availability we run term time Saturday sessions, with young people grouped in the same way as they are at holiday club sessions. The groups are as follows: - For mobile young people aged 8-16 with complex communication and sensory needs and severe learning disabilities. - For young people aged 5 (in year 1 of primary) -16 with medical needs who would benefit from a nurse on site. - For mobile young people aged 8-16 with complex communication and sensory needs and severe learning disabilities. - For secondary-age young people with all additional needs. - For primary-age year 1 and above with all additional needs. Moor Time are currently using the Scout Hut in Ben Rhydding and Beechcliffe Special School in Keighley, offering a programme of outdoor play, sensory play and activities, music, games, cooking and baking.
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Moor Time – The Short Breaks Charity (Holiday Club)
Moor Time holiday club runs five days a week during the Bradford Local Authority Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays. The club is currently funded by Bradford Council's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) scheme. The five days meet the needs of a range of different peer groups: Mondays- for mobile young people aged 8-16 with complex communication and sensory needs and severe learning disabilities (this is the most over-subscribed session, so we run it twice a week. Young people who need this session type are offered either Monday or Wednesday, not both). Tuesdays - for young people aged 5 (in year 1 of primary) -16 with medical needs who would benefit from a nurse on site. Wednesdays - for mobile young people aged 8-16 with complex communication and sensory needs and severe learning disabilities. Thursdays - for secondary-age young people with all additional needs. Fridays - for primary-age year 1 and above with all additional needs. During a full day session, there is a morning and afternoon snack time that Moor Time will provide. Lunch is at 12.30pm and we usually provide a free hot lunch. Alternatively families can provide a packed lunch. When you first make a booking they will ask you about any dietary or feeding requirements. Typical activities include Sensory and messy play; Arts and crafts; Baking and cooking; Physical games and sports; Forest school learning; Music; Animal therapy; Yoga; and Trips out. As there are a number of rooms in the building no activity will be compulsory, children can choose to do what they prefer. Trips are to green spaces around Ilkley, and into the community, helping the children to understand how the town works and giving them the chance to practice life skills like shopping, handling money, travelling on public transport and ticket buying.
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Wildheart Tiger Teens – Short Breaks
A fortnightly after school club for teenagers! Join Wildheart Tiger Teens to learn about conservation, animal care & welfare as well as to socialise with others and get out in nature! This provision is aimed at those 11-16 years, with disabilities and/ or additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, and is available for children without an official diagnosis. Short Breaks aims to increase activity opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. It provides a break for parents/carers while their child takes part in a safe, fun, and enjoyable activity. Sessions run on most alternative Mondays - 4:30-5:30pm. Admission Prices (per visit) – £5.00 per child per session.
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Targeted Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities
The Child Development and Therapy Centre co-ordinate the targeted Short Break offer. This is for children and young people aged 4-18 years whose families meet the criteria. This offer consists of: - A weekly session at a 3 hour weekend play or youth group (A charge of £5 per session will charged from 1st January 2020) - 7 sessions per year at a short break authorised school holiday play or youth scheme. (A charge of £10 per 6 hour session will be charged from 1st January 2020) If you feel you might struggle to pay these fees, please contact Children and Families Hub as they may be able to help. Your family is eligible if: - Your child has a permanent and severe disability or health condition. Their disability impacts on your family's normal everyday activities and you feel your child would enjoy a short break. - Your child isn't able to go to youth clubs, after school activities or other community groups. They aren't able to have time away from you with extended family and friends etc. Your family must also meet two of the following criteria: - Your child has behaviours that you find challenging. These behaviours might present a risk of harm to themselves or to others. - You are a single parent with no extended family support. - You have more than one child with a disability, or you have other children under 18 years whose lives are affected because of the support needed for their brother or sister - You have a disability or diagnosed health need which affects your ability to care for your child - Your sleep is disturbed because of your child's needs
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Oakwell Children’s Short Breaks Home
Oakwell is a short break home specialising in personalised short breaks for children and young people up to 18 with a range of additional needs including: - Intellectual disability - Physical disability - Sensory impairments Oakwell has: - Five bedrooms - A large sensory garden with direct access from the bedrooms and the lounge / diner - A fully equipped interactive sensory room - A hydrotherapy pool with light and sound system - Interactive communication systems for children, eg eye gaze technology - Equipment to support children’s mobility, eg tracking hoist systems, wet rooms, height adjustable baths, wheelchair accessible vehicles Oakwell provides a range of planned short breaks, from a few hours to a few days and occasionally longer, depending on the assessed needs of the child and their family. They aim to provide targeted support to improve outcomes for all children and young people during their time at Oakwell. Support may focus on learning independence skills, enhancing communication or exploring sensory needs within a specialist multi-sensory environment – but most of all to have fun.
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Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities
Short breaks are for children and young people with disabilities. They provide them with an opportunity to spend time away from their primary carers. They can take part in a range of fun activities. They can develop their independence, emotional resilience and confidence. Short Breaks also help parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities. There are 3 levels of Short Break support available in Jersey. These are called tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3. Children will be supported at the lowest tier that meets their needs. Tier 1: Universal Short Breaks These are Short Breaks for children accessing mainstream activities without an assessment. This could include youth clubs, brownies, cubs, nurseries, childminders and activity-based groups. Tier 2: Targeted Short Breaks Targeted Short Breaks are for children and young people who can't access mainstream activities. They can access targeted groups especially for children and young people with disabilities. They may need some support to access these. Some of these activities need a referral and some don't. Tier 3: Specialist Short Breaks If your child's needs can't be met at tier 1 or tier 2, a professional will help you to complete an Early Help assessment. This will also involve any other agencies working with your family. The aim is to identify your family's strengths and needs. If the Early Help assessment shows that more support is needed, a referral will be made to a social worker. The social worker will use the Early Help assessment to find other services where the needs could be met. This might include specialist Short Breaks, including: - 1:1 support to access community activities. - Daytime support at a Short Break Centre. - Overnight short breaks. - Short break foster care.
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Jersey Child Care Trust
A local Jersey charity helping children and families, when it matters most. They provide: - A special needs inclusion programme: Their specialist support means children with disabilities can go to nursery in Jersey. - Inclusion Support Service: They share our skills and knowledge so more children can access holiday clubs, groups and activities. - Information on childcare: We give families and professionals the childcare information they need.
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Universal Short Breaks: Inclusion Support Service. Island of Jersey
This service is open to all those in need of support to access activities in the community. There is no formal assessment required for this service. It is open to families of children with disabilities and to organisations needing support and advice. They offer: - Information and guidance on finding the best activity for your child. - One to one support, when needed, for an initial introductory period. - Guidance and support to organisations to ensure their activities are inclusive. - Support and training so that staff are confident supporting all children and young people.
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Butterflies Day Nursery
Butterflies Day Nursery provides high-quality, year-round care tailored to your child’s needs, helping them flourish from their earliest days through their preschool years. The 0-3 Room is a safe, engaging space tailored for the youngest learners, including a dedicated area for babies aged 0-1. The Preschool Room (Ages 3-5) supports school readiness with a variety of activities and early learning opportunities. At Butterflies, every child is welcome, and the team is specially trained to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Butterflies Day Nursery is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of background or ability. The indoor play area is on the ground floor of the building and double doors and a ramp at the side ensure wheelchair access.
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Woodlarks – Accessible Campsite
Woodlarks was established in 1930 and has provided accessible camping for people with all kinds of disabilities ever since. Children and adults alike come to Woodlarks to experience new things and often go home having exceeded their expectations. Woodlarks enables anyone, whatever their ability, to have the fun and fellowship of affordable camping and outdoor activities in a glorious woodland setting. Willing volunteer help and state-of-the-art accessible facilities ensure that disability need not be a barrier to adventure and that you can play a full and active role in camping. Accessible washrooms with ceiling hoists and specialised equipment are readily available. There are indoor sleeping spaces, but also access to canvas camping facilitated by mobile hoists and profiling beds. Here people discover new skills and abilities, have adventures and make new friends in an environment designed to meet their individual needs.
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The 3H Foundation
The 3H Foundation supports people with disabilities to have a break whether on independent group holidays, through family holiday grants or short break activities. They also support adult and young carers to have a period of respite both through days out, breaks away or through home based respite hampers. They provide the following services: - TeensPLUS programme: Providing opportunities for 13-25 year olds with disabilities to experience days out, group activities and home-based challenges. Providing periods of respite for young carers. - Holidays: Providing subsidised group holidays for adults with disabilities giving the opportunity for a holiday independent from their day to day carers. Providing adventures for young people aged 13 – 18 with disabilities and young carers. - Carers: Recognising and supporting the need for adult carers to have a period of respite away from their cared for through respite hampers and spa days. - Holiday Grants: Providing holiday grants for UK holidays for people with disabilities and their family. Providing holiday grants for carers to receive respite.
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The Spring Centre
They provide opportunities for children and young people 0-35 yrs with additional needs and disabilities, and their families, to access a tailored programme of activities aimed at improving and enriching quality of life for them all.
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