Specialist Short Breaks
West Norfolk and Breckland Specialist Short Breaks group sessions
Commissioned by Norfolk County Council and delivered by The Benjamin Foundation, our Specialist Short Breaks groups offer opportunities for young people with needs and disabilities to make friends and develop their skills. Set up across Norfolk, these activity groups encourage children and young people to have fun in safe and relaxed spaces.
We have a group in Attleborough, one in King’s Lynn and a third one in Fakenham. We use complex need schools premises in each location with access to soft play, sensory room, outdoor space, library, cookery room and so much more.
We offer sessions throughout the year, including one Saturday a month and school holiday sessions. Each session is open 9.30am-3.30pm.
Age Range: 8-17 years.
A range of indoor and outdoor activities will always be available. We also have the use of various specialist rooms including outdoor play areas, sensory room, kitchen (cooking), messy play and a library.Â
There is also a good selection of games, books, messy play, arts and crafts for the children and young people to access during their time with us. We believe in involving children and young people in influencing the group sessions so they are heard, valued and respected and gain a greater benefit from the sessions.
The team consists of Senior Practitioners, Practitioners and Support Workers who are fully supported by a Team Leader. All the teams are trained and experienced in working with children and young people with complex needs and disabilities.
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Previously we have only been able to accept referrals through the Short Breaks process with Norfolk County Council. However, as from August 2024 this has changed and there are now three routes into the service.
- Direct through the Short Breaks Service
- Using the pre-paid card (non-specific allocation) given via the Short Breaks Service to pay for sessions.
- Private payment to be paid from the parent / carer to The Benjamin Foundation prior to attending sessions via BACS (These sessions are available as full or half days depending on demand)
For more information on how to access / book your child’s place please email using the button below.
Support Activities Fund
We are fundraising to offer the children activities they would not normally have access to such as a visit from Adelia to do circus skills, a visit from the mini donkeys, a pottery session with Carlos and much more.Â
Your kind and generous donation will go towards a worthy cause!
