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Short breaks
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Overview
About short breaks
Short breaks are activities and care for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
They’re designed to help families by giving:
- children and young people time in the community away from their family so they can develop independence, learn new skills and make friends
- parents and carers a break from caring responsibilities to spend time with other family members and friends, carry out day-to-day tasks or take part in leisure activities
Short breaks are sometimes known as respite care.
Read our short breaks strategy and guide.