Short Break Project

The Clubs

Our clubs are venue-based to ensure they are inclusive to all children and young people. We focus on child-led play opportunities, enabling the children and young people to individually choose their activities with the support of our team. Each session will have a variety of activities available based around the interests and needs of those in attendance, for example arts and crafts, sensory activities, books, music, baking, sports, and outdoor activities.

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All our clubs are run by an experienced coordinator and supported by a high level of skilled staff and trained volunteers. We are able to support with behaviours that challenge; personal care needs; moving and handling, including the use of hoists; and a range of health needs, including epilepsy, gastro-feeding and diabetes management.

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We use two specialist venues, based in Southborough and Tonbridge. All sessions run for five hours from 10am-3pm and require a parental contribution of £4 per hour.

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Making a Referral

Referrals can be made directly from parents/carers. Alternatively, a social worker or other professional can use the form to register interest for a child/young person and we will contact the family to continue the referral process.

 

We have a limited number of spaces available at our services and typically receive very high demand, which means unfortunately a referral does not guarantee a space. Children and young people who are awarded a space will be allocated a group and venue with an appropriate peer group based on evaluation of their individual needs. All children and young people must be able to safely participate in a group with up to eight peers.

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Details of other providers and the services they offer can be found on KCC's Local Offer