Short Break Providers

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If you apply for a short break and your child is under 5 years old, they will start their short breaks in an Early Years childcare setting, either with a childminder or in a nursery.

Whichever setting you choose, they will get to enjoy a wide range of activities such as:

• Sensory Play
  
• Arts and Crafts
  
• Outdoor Play
  
• Storytelling and Music
  
• Games
  
• Adapted Sports and Physical Activities
  
• Cooking or Baking Sessions 
• Relaxation and Quiet Time

If they are already going to a nursery or other childcare setting it may be possible for them to have their short breaks there too! 

Children aged between 5 - 7 can go to holiday clubs, out-of-school clubs, or use a childminder. They will have a fantastic time for a few hours per week while you recharge your batteries, do the life admin, or treat yourself.

Need help to find a setting?

Visit the Virtual Family Hub Childcare Search, our childcare search lets you look for childcare in your local area, and read a little bit about what they offer, including how they welcome and include children with additional needs.

You will be able to read their latest Ofsted report and find all the contact details you need to get in touch. We recommend having a chat with the SENCO, Childminder or Nursery Manager about your child's individual needs and where possible arrange to visit the setting to make sure it's a good fit, and you feel confident that your child will enjoy themselves.

You can also ring the Family Hubs Team on 0800 0345 340 and ask for help finding a short break provider for a child under 7.

• Bush Crafts,
• Food preparation,
• BBQ
• Team games,
• Fire building,
• Den making,
• Tracking and treasure hunts 

Is your child or young person aged 8 -18?

Are they a big Barnsley FC fan?  

Would you like them to get more active, and play team sports with other children of a similar ability? 

If you choose to take your short break at Reds in the Community, Oakwell Football ground your child or teenager will get to enjoy: 

• Dancing
• Team Sports 
• Multi-Sports Skills
• Disability Football 
• Practicing their social skills and interactions and much more!

Reds in the Community are always adding new activities based on the interests of the children and teens who go there, so get in touch with their Disability Officer on 01226 211333 if your child is interested in a particular game or sport. 

Find out more:

Visit the Reds In The Community Disability and Inclusion page 

Does your child or young person love doing cooking, arts and crafts?

Are they a Minecraft whizz?

Maybe they have special interests in computers, transport, technology, Lego, or something else wonderfully unique and random. 

Positive Activities would be a good match for them! 

It's a relaxed youth club-style short break for children and young people aged 8-25 with mild to moderate learning difficulties or disabilities. Join in for computer games, physical activities, laptops, arts and crafts, cooking, or simply chilling out with friends.

The groups are split into juniors and seniors, so your child will mix with others in their age group with similar abilities.

Every week, there's a variety of fun activities taking place of different days across Barnsley, chances are there will be a group that fits in with their interests and your busy schedule. 

Find out more:

Ring Targeted Youth Support on 01226 753406 or the Disabled Children Team on 01226 774050

Do you have a future performer, singer, comedian?

Do they have a passion for musicals?

Stride Theatre offers Short Breaks for children and young people with complex needs, who take an interest in music, dance, drama and all things to do with the stage. Activities are tailored to children's needs and interests and are suitable for children and young people 8 -18. 

Find out more:

Stride also offers pay-as-you-go confidence-building performing arts classes open to everyone at £5 per session at their premises in Wakefield and Pontefract. 

Visit the Stride Theatre Website

Contact the Disabled Children's Team on 01226 774050 for more information on Stride