Shortbreaks for Disabled Children & Young People in Essex

Shortbreaks for Disabled Children & Young People in Essex Essex County Council ShortBreaks have been developed to offer children/young people with disabilities & their families support, opportunities & activities

Short Breaks have been created because it is recognised that there is an impact on everyday life if a child or young person has a disability. This impact is as individual as each child and their family is unique. Short Breaks are important to families who have a child with a disability. The challenges and complications which accompany a child or young person with disabilities can be very wearing.

Day-to-day activities can be much more complicated and tiring. Short breaks give the family members, parents/carers, and indeed siblings a chance to have a break from their caring responsibilities or enable the whole family to take a break from their everyday routine and do something together

The family members are then able to continue their care refreshed and with renewed energy. At the same time the child or young person with a disability has the opportunity to try out new activities and make new relationships

• Short breaks can be anything from a couple of hours to overnight stays.
• They offer children and young people with disabilities the opportunity to have fun and take part in enjoyable experiences that contribute to their personal and social development.
• Enable parents/families to have a break from their caring responsibilities.
• Help children and young people with disabilities to develop new interests and take part in different activities.
• Families can catch up with everyday activities as well as having more time with their other children, their friends and hobbies.
• To offer children/young people and their families support, opportunities and activities so that families are enabled to live ordinary lives.
• Offer a wide range of opportunities, activities and support so families have choice.

07/09/2026

🖥️ Our FREE Shortbreaks funded online music groups are back this September! 🙌

✨ All you need to do to get involved is sign up using our form links below - and we will send you weekly links during term time! 🔗

🎧🎶 Music Lab with Jess | Thursdays, 4-5pm | From Thursday 10th September

🔗 Sign up link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6JZSfNHitQ (or scan QR code on the poster)

Join Jess for her fun and interactive Music Lab sessions - exploring beats, songwriting, sound effects and contemporary pop and rock music. Using creative tools like GarageBand, you'll make music together in a relaxed, SEN-friendly space with opportunities for both verbal and non-verbal participation.

🍂🎶 Sounds & Stories with Saskia | Fridays, 4-5pm | From Friday 11th September

🔗 Sign up link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VtTpjqHenV (or scan QR code on the poster)

On Friday's, join Saskia for her much-loved Sounds & Stories sessions. Together you'll explore the changing seasons through music, stories and nature-inspired sounds, with songs, gentle sound healing and musical meditations designed to bring relaxation, creativity and fun.

🧒 Both groups are suitable for all ages and abilities, and no musical experience is needed! 🎹

📨 Questions? Contact us via [email protected]

07/09/2026

We are excited to be back tomorrow -Friday for our term time trampolining at Debden Park High School. Loughton!

Group A : 4.30pm-5.20pm
Group B: 5.30pm-6.20pm

This session is for children and young people aged 6-14 with SEND registered with Shortbreaks for Disabled Children & Young People in Essex and The West Essex Inclusion Project and open to children living in Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford.

When bookng, families must provide a Short Breaks ID!

If you have any questions about Essex Short Breaks, The West Essex Inclusion Project or how to join please head to the comments!

Essex SEND Local Offer Epping Forest District Council

07/09/2026

Looking for a swimming session where your child or young person can enjoy the pool in a relaxed and welcoming environment?

We’re pleased to be working with local leisure centres to offer Relaxed SEND Family Swim sessions across Colchester, Witham and Braintree, giving families the opportunity to enjoy time in the pool together. 💦

📍 COLCHESTER LEISURE WORLD
🗓️ Tuesdays
⏰ 4.30pm

Book your Colchester session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1013607235527?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 WITHAM LEISURE CENTRE
🗓️ Every Sunday
⏰ 12.15pm

Book your Witham session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1076527114579?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Braintree Swimming & Fitness Centre
🗓️ Every Sunday
⏰ 12.00pm

Book your Braintree session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1969206544785?aff=oddtdtcreator

Choose the session that works best for your family and book your place.

We’d love to see you in the pool this autumn! 💦

For more information about our Relaxed SEND Family Swimming sessions, visit our website https://sendsensation.co.uk/timetables/

07/09/2026

📚✨𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 ✨📚

We hope everyone has had an amazing summer! ☀️ After a very busy six weeks of holiday activities, we’re excited to say that our 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 🎉

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for more 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 throughout the term. 💙

https://www.interact.org.uk/children-young-people

Not registered with InterAct yet? We run term-time clubs and holiday activities for young people with SEND across Mid and North Essex.

📧 To find out more or register with us, email:
[email protected]

We can’t wait to see you all again! 🥰

Shortbreaks for Disabled Children & Young People in Essex
SEND Sensation - Essex Short Breaks: Clubs & Activities
Essex SEND Local Offer
Essex Youth Service

01/09/2026
01/09/2026
26/08/2026

Our trampolining sessions at Epping Leisure Centre continue all year round!

Our inclusive Wednesday trampolining session runs 3.30pm-4.30pm at Epping Leisure Centre, Bakers Lane, Epping.

Please note this activity is for children registered with Shortbreaks for Disabled Children & Young People in Essex and The West Essex Inclusion Project. Please contact Disability Inclusion Officer Emily or Lexi for more information.

Booking Link: https://eppingforestdc.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/690

We still have some last minute availability in our caravans this weekend!- Sherwood Walk 48, Walton – 3-night stay - Str...
18/08/2026

We still have some last minute availability in our caravans this weekend!

- Sherwood Walk 48, Walton – 3-night stay

- Stream View 10, Clacton – 3-night stay

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