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Essex Short Breaks Mainstream Inclusion Fund

29 April 2024

Funding available for organisations to improve access to activities in mainstream settings. Applications have now closed for this fund, thank you to everyone who has applied we will be in touch soon.

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Essex Short Breaks offer now open to children and young people awaiting diagnostic assessment for Autism

04 April 2024

Children and young people awaiting diagnostic assessment for Autism to be supported through Short Breaks

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Virtual Clubs and Activities market engagement event

07 June 2023

Virtual Clubs and Activities market engagement event

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New Inclusive Play Space at Stanway Lakelands Centre

12 May 2023

Essex County Council’s Short Breaks for disabled children and young people have been working with Stanway Parish Council and Colchester Borough Council to develop inclusive facilities at the new Stanway Lakelands community centre, Stanway Western Bypass, Colchester

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What do you want from virtual clubs and activities?

04 April 2023

It is important we understand what our parents/ carers, children and young people want from a virtual offer so we are asking for your views to help us shape what this new offer could look like.

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The new Short Breaks Community Clubs and Activities Offer

29 December 2022

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Win tickets to see Beauty and the Beast at Colchester's Mercury Theatre

18 November 2022

This competition has now closed.

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Win tickets to Circus Starr

13 September 2022

This competition has now closed.

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Updates to booking and registration systems

25 August 2022

Updates to booking and registration systems

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Our new strategy for 2021 to 2026

21 February 2022

After listening to your needs, we are proud to present our new strategy for Short Breaks that will improve our service for you and your children.

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