Services to Support Children with Disabilities

Tender description

Lincolnshire County Council Children's Services wishes to commission the following three services together as one contract, which will support and meet the needs of Children and Young People with Disabilities through provision of direct and indirect support and enable them to live in their own homes:- Early Support and Learning Provision – Bringing parents and carers together with their pre-school children, so that they benefit from the advice and support of other parents and professionals. Children are well supported to participate in both structured and free play activities that will assist communication, concentration, learning, physical, imagination and social skills in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Targeted Positive Activities for Young People with Disabilities Targeted Positive Activities for Young People with Disabilities really make a difference to children and young people who have multiple and complex disabilities, as well as Autism Spectrum Conditions and/or sensory impairments. The Holiday, Community and Youth Groups provide support and development opportunities by helping children and young people to meet and make new friends whilst enjoying new opportunities and experiences in a safe and caring environment. Domiciliary Care for Children and Young People with Disabilities: The service is for children and young people with profound and significant learning and/or physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses who have been assessed as a child in need, as set out in the Children Act 1989, the Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000 and the Children and Families Act 2014. It will provide children and young people and their parents/carers with support that is personalised to meet their individual needs and range from providing personal care in the home to support in accessing community and leisure opportunities. Keywords: children, disabilities, domiciliary care, positive activities, learning