Find out more about Targeted Short Breaks and how to register!
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Targeted Short Breaks May Registration Window Now Open!
* Targeted Short Breaks - Registration Window Open May 1 - May 31 [ #link_2 ]
* A note about our Short Breaks Service [ #link_1 ]
* Who provides our Targeted Short Breaks? [ #link_3 ]
* For more information... [ #link_4 ]
* Already registered for Targeted Short Breaks? [ #link_5 ]
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Targeted Short Breaks - Registration Window Open May 1 - May 31
*The Targeted Short Breaks Window will be open from 1 May 2024 until 31 May 2024.*
This is our mid-year registration window for anyone who may have missed our registration window in October 2023. As a reminder the Targeted Short Breaks year runs from 1 February until the 31 January the following year.
*Families who are currently registered for Targeted Short Breaks for the 2024/25 year do not need to re-register until our 2025/26 registration window this October. *
Every eligible child/ young person is entitled to 76 hours for the full year - as this is a mid year registration window, each eligible child or young person will receive 38 hours of provision to use between 1 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
To be eligible for our fun, educational Targeted Short Break Activities, your child or young person must:
* Be a resident in the Cumberland area (formerly Carlisle, Allerdale and Copeland areas).
* Have a disability (as defined by the Equalities Act 2010)
* Have a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
* Be in academic year groups 1 to 13 (or equivalent).
You can find out more about our Targeted Short Breaks service and how to apply by following the link below:
*Find out more and register for Targeted Short Breaks on Cumberland Council's Local Offer website* [
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A note about our Short Breaks Service
*Position Statement – Targeted Short Breaks May 2024*
Targeted Short Breaks is a service that is intended to offer activities for children and young people with SEND in the Cumberland area.
As we move through 2024, we will be consulting with parents, carers, young people and providers to learn more about how we can improve the service offered, making it more easily and accessible and ensuring we review the offer to ensure it meets the needs of those who require it.
It is anticipated that over the next 12 months we will see a steady improvement in the way in which people access the Targeted Short Breaks. We are committed to ensuring this service meets the needs of as many children and families it is intended for as possible and provides activities that contribute to young people’s wellbeing as well as providing a short break for families and carers.
We welcome feedback and will be in touch with progress and opportunities for you to share your thoughts.
"- Phillipa Homes, Assistant Director of Children and Families"
"- Emma Hamer, Assistant Director of SEND, Education and Inclusion"
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Who provides our Targeted Short Breaks?
We currently have three providers of Targeted Short Breaks Activities for the Cumberland area. *Please note that, in line with our Position Statement above, we are aware that our Targeted Short Break providers may prove difficult for some families to access due to location.* We are continuing to look to improve our Targeted Short Breaks offer, and will keep families updated.
*Carlisle Mencap*
*You can visit Carlisle Mencap's website here [
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Carlisle Mencap offer both weekend sessions and sessions within the school holidays. A variety of sessions are run from the Grace Little Centre, which may include activities such as gaming, sensory sessions, crafts, baking and cooking. Carlisle Mencap also offer some trips, for example to Mirehouse & Gardens.
Some sessions offered by Carlisle Mencap may include a small fee to cover additional costs.
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West House
*You can visit West House's website here [
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West House currently offer an after-school youth club running every Monday and Wednesday during term time, 4-7pm. The youth club is based in Cockermouth.
They also offer sessions that will run during school holidays. These will include a range of different activities (for example to the zoo).
Some sessions offered by West House may include a small fee to cover additional costs.
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Watchtree
*You can visit Watchtree's website here. [
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Watchtree currently offer Kid’s Club Forest School sessions, which take place during the school holidays. These are woodland based activities in a private area with no public access.
There is no extra charge for parents to pay, unless they want their child to have lunch provided by the café (this needs booked in advance.)
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For more information...
Call or email
If you would prefer to speak to someone directly about Short Breaks, or have any questions surrounding our eligibility or registration process:
Please call*: 0300 303 8165 *
or you can email the service at:* **shortbreaks@cumberland.gov.uk*
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Already registered for Targeted Short Breaks?
Day Trip from West House to Tree Top Nets at Brockhole
*West House have a day trip coming up to the Tree Top Nets at Brockhole!*
Treetop Nets
The session is on 30 May and will run from 10am - 4pm. The session will be delivered with group support, and will cost £30 to cover trip costs. Transport will be provided but children and young people will require a packed lunch; more information about the trip is available through your booking link.
If you are registered for Targeted Short Breaks, please use your individual booking link to book on this session.
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