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Short Break Services

Short Break Services

• Short Break Service for 8-18 year olds.

• Individually assessed, planned stays of between a few hours and two weeks, including weekday and weekend stays.

• The Short Break Service will be provided in a designated unit within the school. The service does not include education, but support will be provided either to

  • Assist local authorities to maintain attendance at the child’s normal school or college where feasible.

  • Support them to complete homework or assignments.

  • Continue with any other daytime activities, wherever feasible

• Each young person will have an individual programme for their stay that fits in with their usual care and support plan.

• Programmes of short break support can be planned up to a year ahead.

• The aim is to make every visit like staying with a friend of the family.

• New Options will work in partnership with families and placing authorities to get the best out of the short break service.
  

• Access to the extensive range of leisure and recreational facilities on site.

• ‘Hotel’ quality communal areas and landscaped grounds.

• A fully qualified nurse on the premises 24 hours a day seven days a week.

• Provision for special diets, facilities for visiting professionals & family lounge.

• A team fully trained in the unique Options approach to young people with Autism but flexible enough to care for those with other complex needs.
  

• Referrals are accepted from Local Authorities as well as direct from parents.

• We offer a value for money service—£18.50 per hour for just a few hours or up to two weeks. An additional charge of £10  will be charged to cover pre and post administrative costs.

• Families may pay direct or contact their social worker for advice on financial support in their area.

Example

A child arrives at 8pm on Monday and departs at 8.30am on Thursday