Acorn Way

ShortBreaks

Contact us: 01952 253 173

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“The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good.”

Ofsted

Acorn way was inspected in December 2018 and was awarded Outstanding for the second year running.

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Contents

What are Short Breaks ............................................................p4

Parent / Carers Guide .............................................................p5

What facilities are available? ..................................................p5

Acorn Way ................................................................................. p7

How can I find out more? ......................................................p9

How access a Short Break? ....................................................p9

More about us ........................................................................p10

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What are Short Breaks?Traditionally short breaks were referred to as respite. However, the term has changed recently and the term “short breaks” is more widely used. A short break is used for any activity or support that offers disabled children and or children with complex health needs an opportunity to have fun, try new activities, socialise, make friends and promote independence. The short break supports the child in a safe environment and as a result parents / carers and the child’s family get a break from their caring responsibilities. Short Breaks come in a variety of formats and can last from a few hours, a day or two or a couple of weeks.

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Parent / Carers GuideMany families with disabled children and / or health conditions can benefit from regular “short breaks “Short breaks can provide families with a mechanism to cope with the pressures of caring for a disabled child, taking a break from caring for your child is not an admission of failure, it is a positive step. A break is an opportunity to recharge batteries, spend time with others or pursue an interest, hobby or to simply relax.

A short break also allows your child to have a change of scene, meet with other children, make friends, have fun and try different experiences. This can contribute to your child’s personal and social development. It can also be helpful in getting your child used to spending time in different settings with other people as they grow up. Many families are unaware they have access to this facility.

What facilities are available?CareTech has a specialist home designed to support young people aged 3 to 18 with learning and or physical disabilities as well as those with more profound and multiple learning difficulties and or complex health needs. We focus on the child’s ability and work to individual family needs.

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“Short breaks can provide families with a

mechanism to cope with the pressures of caring for

a disabled child.”

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Acorn WayAcorn Way is a purpose built, 5 bedded short break service based in Telford. Two of the bedrooms have profiling beds and a third room has a safe space bed for young people with more physical disabilities. The home has a spacious garden to the rear with a ground level trampoline go cart track and a small allotment area at the side of the house. The home is on one level and fully accessible for wheelchair users. It is located in a quiet suburban area with access to a variety of local facilities such as cinema, ican2, bowling alley, parks, soft play areas and shopping centres. We arrange days out, fun events and a variety of activities tailored to each child’s ability.

We offer:

● Weekend day care

● Day care

● Overnight stays

● Short breaks

● One to one support

If your child has a long break they complete a scrap book record of their time spent with us, this includes activities they participated in, days out and how they spent their time with us.

All children and young people who are supported by us will have detailed care plans that look at:

● The child or young person’s needs including social and emotional

● The needs of the parent / carer

● Long term plans and aspirations

● Emergency arrangements

● Any additional requirements e.g. specialist aids and equipment, transport etc

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“Acorn Way is a purpose built, 5 bedded short break

service based in Telford.”

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How can I find out more?If you want to find out more about our service or have any questions, call Amanda Brace on 01952 253173 or contact us via email amanda.brace@caretech-uk.com

We can advise on:

● The range of services available

● Eligibility criteria for accessing the services

● How our service is designed to meet the needs of families with children with disabilities in the area

How to access a Short Break?Once you have decided you wish to use our short break facility contact us, we will arrange a meeting to show you around our home and discuss both you and your child’s needs. We will arrange for an assessment to be undertaken, this is where information is gathered about your child and family so the correct decisions can be made on the level of assistance required. Our priorities are; safeguarding children in our care, addressing the child’s needs whilst being family centred and fun for the child.

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More about usWe know how important it is for you to be confident in the service we provide to your child and we know that when you leave your child with us you expect us to provide the best care and support for your child.

We have been looking after children and adults for over 2O years and have homes throughout the UK. We make sure our homes are a warm, welcoming and fun place children enjoy visiting.

All our homes are registered and regulated by Ofsted and adhere to strict guidelines. A copy of the latest report is available for you to read please visit, www.acornway.com

We take pride in the work we do with our children, we put their needs first every time, we know sometimes it may just be a nod or a smile but we recognise it’s the small steps that take children on their journey and we want to be there to hold their hand and guide them every step of the way.

Our staff are qualified, undertake regular training and are child focused.

Don’t just take our word here are a few comments made by parents and social workers on the service we provide.

1) “I have no worries, they are absolutely fabulous” “they can play inside or outside, the house is great has lots to do and they take them out on trips”, “they communicate with me using a book to record what’s happened”, “X loves going there and that makes it so much easier”.

2) “the quality of the service is great, the preparation, planning and effort they have made is great. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and understanding about the issues and conditions”.

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“We know how important it is for you to be confident in the service we provide your child.”

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Call us on

01952 253173to find out more