Targeted brokerage service - Short Breaks for Children

Tender description

Practical Support and Inclusion: will provide time limited, targeted support to enable children and young people with SEND to access, participate in, and sustain involvement in universal and mainstream community activities. The service will reduce barriers to participation and build confidence, skills, and independence through practical, emotional, and social support before, during, and after activities. Providers will also work with universal services to support reasonable adjustments and promote inclusive practice, including embedding the Department for Education’s Creating Inclusive Provision toolkit. Short Breaks Individual Payments: Short Breaks Individual Payments will enable eligible families to access up to £1,000 per child or young person per year to support short break opportunities. The funding will increase choice and flexibility, allowing families to access tailored support that meets the individual needs and outcomes of the child or young person while supporting family wellbeing. Keywords: brokerage, short breaks