Decision

That the Cabinet Member for Health and
Wellbeing;
 
1. 
Approves the award of
£115,145 per annum in grants to a range of non-profit
partners for the delivery of short breaks provision from April 2026
to March 2028, including
 
1.1. 
Eight small grants for SEND
workshops, trips and family events during school holidays at a
total value of £35,943 per annum
1.2. 
Seven small grants for SEND
special interest groups and activities for young people 16+ at a
total value of £79,202 per annum
 
2. 
Notes that the grant awards
will utilise £115,145 per annum from the annual targeted
short breaks budget.
 
3. 
Notes that the proposed grant
awards will complement the existing core short breaks contracts to
ensure that children and young people with SEND and their families
have access to a broad range of activities during evenings,
weekends and school holidays.