Short breaks

Find after-school clubs, holiday schemes and overnight care so children can have fun while parents or carers take a break.

Learn about short break services for all families of children with SEND which are available without an assessment.

Learn about targeted short breaks (respite care) for children with SEND and their families.

Learn about short break services for families of children with SEND that require an assessment from a social worker. These breaks include overnight stays, homesitting and other opportunities.

Find out more about the providers of short breaks.

Find out about what direct payments are and how they can be spent on short breaks.