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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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Soft Play

PE Hall

Wet play room

Body shop

For movement breaks

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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

cfishley.205@lgflmail.org