Specialist short breaks

Specialist short breaks are daytime or overnight services, or services paid for by direct payments, including support in the home.

They are designed to meet the needs of an individual child or young person and their carers after a social care assessment (child and families assessment or young person’s assessment from age 16).

Sensory supported short breaks

Children or young adults with sensory needs can access specialist services commissioned to meet their specific needs.

Contact our specialist teaching and learning service (STLS) for more information.

Payments for specialist short breaks

For grant funded specialist short breaks you will be expected to make a parental contribution of at least £2.50 per hour towards the activities.

This contribution does not cover the whole cost of providing the break or activity but is a contribution at a similar amount to what all parents would pay for children’s clubs and activities.