Purpose

Wiltshire Council is reviewing its approach to
delivering Short Breaks for families of children and young people
with additional needs, with the development of an enhanced offer
than supports a greater number of children and young people. As
part of this approach a provider will be commissioned to deliver
activities.

Content

Resolved:
 

That Cabinet note:

 

The
statutory responsibility of the Council and health to deliver a
Short Breaks offer;

 

The
reasons for looking to develop a new approach for Short Breaks
activity;

 

The
extensive consultation and co-production activity that has taken
place in developing a new approach to providing families and
children with Short Breaks;

 

That Cabinet approve:

 

The
new approach to the delivery of Short Breaks activity from April
2026 as set out at Option 3 of Paragraph 53, being an inclusive and
needs based offer for Children and Young
People with SEND, with an estimated cost of
£1.1-1.3m.

 

To
delegate to the Director, Education and Skills any necessary
activity within the approved cost to ensure that the new Short
Breaks offer is completed for commencement in April
2026.

 

Reason for Decision:

 

To provide an update on the development
of a new strategic co-produced approach to delivering Short Breaks
for children and young people with SEND and to outline the new
approach to delivery from April 2026.