Short Breaks

Tameside Council provides a range of innovative short breaks for children 0-18 years old who have complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

These short breaks are for those children with disabilities, who are not able to access universal activities and are at risk of social exclusion.

These breaks can be accessed by contacting the providers directly and are not subject to a formal assessment of need.

• To provide children and young people with enjoyable experiences with their peers, to improve their social outlet and reduce social isolation.
• To provide personal care support for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)
• To support families to maintain positive family functioning
• To provide overnight respite where there is a long-term impact of familial sleep deprivation.

If your child has tried to access Tameside Local Offer website and cannot access this, please follow the link below to request a short break assessment to be completed by the Children with Disabilities Team (CWD).

A parent can either complete an online MARS here, ask school to arrange a team around the school meeting or ring the  Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) number on 0161 342 4101 or if out of office hours by contacting the Emergency Duty Team on 0161 342 2222.