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Q House Short Breaks Service
The aim is for Q House to be an extension of school, learning, developing,
evolving and having fun in a homely environment; whilst having a short
break from home.
We will offer children and young people aged eight to eighteen new
experiences to make a positive difference in their lives. They will be
supported to achieve independence, learn life skills also have opportunities
to make and build friendships on their terms, socialising with their peers or
attending community activities and social events.
Q House is a purpose built 4 bedroom short breaks – respite service within the
school. It is situated on the first floor and has a multisensory activity suite
within the immediate vicinity. Each room has an on-suite toilet and the shower
room is state of the art and boasts two spacious showers.
There is a main hub room which is multifunctional and very spacious with a
kitchenette to prepare breakfast and snacks.
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The main meals and lunches will be prepared by the schools award winning
chef and his team and served in the dining hall.
Each Child will have a holistic support plan which will be agreed with parents
and carers. It will include realistic and achievable target/s in order for children
and young people to acquire new skills and independence. Detailed risk
assessments will also be in place to ensure all children are safeguarded in all
aspects of their stay.
Children and young people will have access to a range of activities within the
school grounds and premises, also some community access. See below for the
range of activities that will be offered:
Soft Play
Body shop
Wet play room
Multi-functional sensory room
Games and IPad
Puzzles
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TV, DVD’s CD’s
Music
Social stories
Musical instruments
Outdoor activities in the playgrounds x 2, which has climbing frame,
swings, mini trampoline, grass area
Access to bicycles
Community activities and access to local amenities
Art and crafts
Trampoline sessions
PE and Sport circuits and sessions
Yoga and yoga zone
Cook and eat sessions
Life skills sessions
So Safe sessions
Access to a mini bus for trips out
Room time
Support with homework
Additional activities such as yoga and music sessions via the schools specialist
teachers will also be on offer as and when required.
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Q House Short Break Services on offer:
Overnight short breaks during term time which includes support to
attend school the next day via transport, if not attending Queensmill
School
Overnight short breaks during school holidays
Day Short Breaks during school holidays from 9 am to 3 pm if using the
overnight service. Q House will provide a packed lunch
10 am to 3 pm if using Day Short Breaks only – Parents / Carers to
provide packed lunch and drinks
After School Clubs from 3pm to 4.15 or 3 pm to 7 pm term time only
Limited spaces, priority will be given to pupils attending Queensmill
School
Saturday Club from 10 am to 3 pm
Preventative breaks to support children, young people and their family
Emergency and Crisis based short breaks, admissions via placing
authorities
Multifunctional Hub Room
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PECS
Picture Exchange
Communication System
TEACCH Schedule
Specialised schedule
designed for children
and young people with
autism
So- Safe Booklet
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Overnight short breaks will be offered to families and parents with a
child/children with a diagnosis of Autism, that have been assessed by their
child’s social worker or social care worker as needing a short break service.
Their designated placing authority will then fund the placement.
A family that requires a short break for their child and is not requesting this via
their designated placing authority; can make enquires for a placement direct to
the Q House Management team.
Day Short Breaks will be on offer to children who are currently funded by their
placing authority or receiving direct payments. Alternatively, parents who
would like their child or children to access this service on a private
arrangement, can make enquiries direct to the Q House management team.
Referrals will be considered in line with Q House Admissions Procedure.
Please contact:
Christine Fishley
Short Breaks Manager
0208 222 60 44 - Direct Dial
0208 740 8112 – Queensmill School