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Hello
With May half-term coming up I have included some information about SEN friendly days out for the whole family to enjoy as well as the regular reminder about BFC short break support.
If you have any short break enquiries or would like a chat about what support is available for your child and family please do get in touch with me on 01344 352733 or email me at
short.breaks@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Kind regards
Becky Durrant
Short Breaks Co-ordinator
Building for the Future is a Wokingham based, parent led charity providing activities, support and therapy for children with disabilities and/or additional needs and their families.
They are based at Our House, a fully accessible play centre, where families can meet, and all children are celebrated. They are open and running Stay and Play sessions.
Tel: 07967 105842
Email: admin@bftf.org.uk
Web: https://www.bftf.org.uk/
Chance to Dance Stars CIC will provide activities for young people with disabilities to have new experiences with dance, singing and drama, to have fun and to build upon social and physical needs.
🩰 Dance 🎵Singing 🎭 Drama
The workshop is running as follows:
In Bracknell Tues 30th May and Wed 31st May from 9am to 12:30pm at
The Parks Community Centre, 8-10 Nicholson Park, Bracknell, RG12 9QN
Book here: https://chance-to-dance.class4kids.co.uk/camp/44
Snack and drink to be provided.
In Reading Thurs 1st June and Fri 2nd June from 9:30 to 12:30 at
Coley Park Community Centre,140 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DW
Book here https://chance-to-dance.class4kids.co.uk/camp/45
Snack and drink to be provided.
Camp Mohawk is a multi-functional day centre for children with special needs and their families, set in 5 acres of beautiful countryside, just outside Wargrave, Berkshire. Throughout the year the centre provides a range of activities, facilities and natural space to encourage children with a variety of special needs to play, socialise and learn in a secure and caring environment.
They are generally open to families during school holidays and on Saturdays throughout term-time. For dates please go to their Calendar
To access Camp Mohawk families need to register first. Registration is open to any family who have a child or dependent with a special need or disability. Any members of your immediate family are welcome to come and visit. Please see details on their website.
If you have any queries please contact kate.kent@campmohawk.org.uk
Tel: 0118 940 4045
Email: info@campmohawk.org.uk
Web: https://www.campmohawk.org.uk
TVAP provide specialist indoor and outdoor play, recreational and learning facilities, are available to all children, teenagers and adults with special needs, whether they have a physical or learning disability, a sensory impairment, behavioural difficulties or autism. They provide unique support to its users, siblings, families and carers, including respite and advisory services.
Book a session over half-term by contacting TVAP below
Tel: 01628 628599
Email: theplayground@tvap.co.uk
Web: https://www.tvap.co.uk
Thomley is an activity centre for people with disabilities and their families/carers. It has the skills, experience and expertise in providing a wide range of active and creative activities/workshops contributing to the development of social and general life skills to enhance the physical/emotional well-being of people with disabilities throughout their lives.
Tel: 01844 338380
Email: enquiries@thomley.org.uk
Web: https://thomley.org.uk
To help parents/carers make decisions about the most suitable short break activities or service to suit the needs of their family/child/young person, there are three categories of services:
- Universal
- Targeted
- Specialist and Crisis Intervention - available when families are open to Children's Social Care.
This newsletter will explain the Universal and Targeted offerings that are available to all families in the BFC Borough.
What is the Local Offer?
The Local Offer helps children and young people with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND) and their families to make informed choices about the support and services they receive. It does this by gathering together all the information that families may need in one place. The Local Offer will continue to develop and grow as more provision, guidance and information is added. Changes will also be made as it responds to local need.
Where can you find the Local Offer?
Please click here.....
What does the Local Offer include?:
Health and social care services
Education and transitions
Childcare and people who look after you
Post 16
Short breaks, activities and things to do
Advice and support services
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Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission. The scheme is designed to help families save money on great days out at castles, zoos, bowling alleys, trampoline parks and many more.
See here for more details https://mymaxcard.co.uk/about-us/
The Max Card can be provided to children and young people, living in Bracknell Forest, with additional needs, whether it is a physical, sensory, or a learning disability.
There is no cost to families for this card; if you require a second card for a parent not living at home then please let us know. Cards are renewed every 2 years and you will be required to complete a new form.
For an application form please email Short Breaks Co-ordinator on short.breaks@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
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The Short Breaks Inclusion Fund is designed to support children and young people with disabilities to access play and leisure activities within universal and mainstream settings by funding 1:1 support. Children accessing these settings would typically require minimal supervision and have mild to moderate learning difficulties and may need some initial support to build confidence.
Families pay the activity cost and the Inclusion Fund will pay for additional identified needs such as a one to one support worker. The priority for this scheme is to support access to out-of-school activities and/or holiday activities, such as guides, karate, dance, youth club or a holiday club.
This support can be provided for up to one day per week during the school holidays in line with our targeted provisions or once a week for a regular after-school activity
If you have a query or would like more information, please contact Becky Durrant Short Breaks Co-ordinator on 01344 352733 or email short.breaks@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
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The Council commissions a charity called Kids to provide a targeted Saturday and Holiday Club tailored to the children and young people with disabilities who have moderate to high needs and require significant support.
Eligibility for Kids is assessed through a home visit with parents/carers and child or young person by the Kids Play and Leisure Senior Practitioner to create a care portfolio for each child and ensure their identified needs can be met. It is determined in line with the commissioned contract and based on factors such as age, type of disability, level of support needs, peer group availability and potential risks.
Sessions run from 10am to 4pm and the scheme offers a variety of activities including, swimming, bowling, trips out and centre days with cooking, arts and crafts, trips to the park, messy play
Bracknell Forest Council subsidises the play and leisure scheme. The parental contribution is £20 per session. Parents/carers can self-refer to Kids, there is no need to come through the Short Break Service. Please contact Hannah Tomkinson, Senior Practitioner at Kids on 01344 453266 or email hannah.tomkinson@kids.org.uk
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