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Short Breaks Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Struggling to find exciting ways to entertain the kids at the weekend? If the answer is yes, Caudwell Children has the perfect solution for you!
Caudwell Children run Short Breaks activity sessions during weekends for children and young people aged 8-18 who have a registered disability. Children or young people who are on the autism pathway will also be eligible to attend.
These sessions are a fantastic way for your child to have fun, make new friends and build confidence in a safe and welcoming environment.
Your child will have the freedom to try different activities and find new interests while providing you with vital respite so you can go shopping, catch up with friends or take some well-deserved “you” time.
Need support with your booking? Book your child’s place now or contact the Short Breaks team call 0345 300 1348 or email short.breaks@caudwellchildren.com
Eligibility criteria
- Must be aged between 8-18 years old
- Must live in Staffordshire
- Must have a registered disability
- Children will be required to have an initial assessment before attending
How to book
To secure your child’s first Short Breaks place, please complete our sign-up form. Book Short Breaks – Alternatively if your child has attended previous Short Break sessions, please email the Short Breaks team at short.breaks@caudwellchildren.com to book your session.
Need help with your application?
If you need support with your application or have any questions, please contact our Short Breaks team on 0345 300 1348 or email short.breaks@caudwellchildren.com Alternatively, please see our FAQs below.
Short Breaks Newcastle-under-Lyme FAQs
These sessions are a fantastic way for your child to have fun, make new friends and build confidence in a safe and welcoming environment. Your child will have freedom to try different activities and find new interests while providing you with vital respite so you can go shopping, catch up with friends or take some well-deserved “you” time.
Young people aged 8-18 who have a registered disability. Children or young people who are on the autism pathway will also be eligible to attend.
Baking, Art and Craft, Games
Our sessions are suitable for all age ranges, and we have the experience to enable us to tailor our activities to the group and/or specific person on the day.
They can attend an unlimited number of sessions per month.
Every Saturday
Newcastle-Under-Lyme sessions take place at the Caudwell International Children’s Centre on Keele University Campus:
Caudwell Children
Caudwell International Children’s Centre
Innovation Way
Keele Science & Innovation Park
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 5NT
We only offer weekend day-time short break options.
Yes, our short breaks are suitable for all children with a registered disability.
We do not offer food during our 3 hour Short Breaks sessions. We ask children to bring a drink and a snack.
You can sign up to a Short Breaks session by completing our sign-up form or email short.breaks@caudwellchildren.com
All places are offered on a first come, first served basis.
All our short break sessions are free of charge.
We are unable to offer transport to and from our short break sessions.
Each session has an Activity Lead and Sessional Workers present – the number of staff at each session is dependant on the number of children attending the session.
Yes, family members can participate, and siblings can attend if we have spaces available.
All our short breaks staff are first aid trained and have experience of working with children with a disability. You will be asked to complete an Initial Assessment prior to your child attending their first session – this will cover allergies, like/dislikes, mobility needs, how they like to communicate, etc.
If parents wish to stay during the session, they can do this.
We do not provide personal care, or administer medication – but if your child/young person requires this, then a parent or carer can stay for the duration of the session.
Workshops
