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Short Breaks Community Clubs and Activities in Essex

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Short Breaks Community Clubs and Activities are commissioned as part of Essex County Councils early help offer for children and young people with SEND.

Short Breaks Community Clubs and Activities help children and young people:

  • Take part in activities away from their family
  • Make friends
  • Try new things
  • Develop skills and independence 

It also gives families the chance to do things they may not usually do or just have time for themselves.

Activities take place after school, school holidays and at weekends.

Types of activities can include:

  • Hall based activities
  • Sports
  • Arts and crafts
  • Outdoor activities
  • Drama and music clubs
  • Trips

To take part, your child or young person must be:

Costs

All clubs will ask for a financial contribution. This may be in the form of an hourly or daily rate. This will depend on the activities the clubs are running. For example, trips to theme parks will cost more that club-based activities. You will not have to pay for specialist support your child receives to help them take part in activities.

Get in touch with a provider 

Contact any of these providers to arrange access to their club or activities.  All children and young people will be assessed before they attend any clubs and activities to ensure they have an individual support plan in place for a safe and fun experience

Quadrant  Provider Districts covered Age range How to book Contact number Contact email Facebook link if applicable
North Essex SEND Sensation Colchester and Tendring 0-19 or 19-25 with personal budget or self funding https://sendsensation.justgo.com/ 03330 509097 essexshortbreaks@sendsensation.co.uk www.facebook.com/sendsensation
Mid Essex SEND Sensation Chelmsford, Maldon and Braintree 0-19 or 19-25 with personal budget or self funding https://sendsensation.justgo.com/ 03330 509097 essexshortbreaks@sendsensation.co.uk www.facebook.com/sendsensation
West Essex Accuro Uttlesford, Epping Forest and Harlow 15 - 19 www.accuro.org.uk/services/enquiries/ 01279 870297 enquiries@accuro.org.uk www.facebook.com/AccuroCareServices
West Essex Epping Forest Inclusion Project Uttlesford, Epping Forest and Harlow 0-14  eppingforestdc.bookinglive.com 07552 073827 wfordham@eppingforestdc.gov.uk www.facebook.com/EppingForestDisabilityForum
South Essex Butterflies  Basildon, Castlepoint, Brentwood and Rochford 0-19  https://butterfliesclub.justgo.com 07884 700124 stef@butterflieslub.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/butterfliesclubsEssex