Day and evening
One-to-one support
Individual support for your child during the day or evening. Time with an adult who is there just for them, shaped around what they enjoy and the support they need.
Short breaks from Care Cove
Short breaks in Sheffield for disabled children and young people
Time to have fun, make friends and try something new. Care Cove short breaks are for disabled children and young people and those with additional needs, aged 5 and over, with time for parents and carers to rest and recharge.
Time for fun, friendships and new experiences.
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A warm welcome.
Short breaks in Sheffield for disabled children and young people and those with additional needs.
Short breaks in Sheffield for disabled children and young people and those with additional needs.
Care Cove provides short breaks in Sheffield for disabled children and young people and those with additional needs.
Also from Care Cove
Short breaks, alongside our alternative provision
As well as our alternative provision, Care Cove Limited provides short breaks here in Sheffield.
A short break is time for your child to do things they enjoy, spend time with others and try new experiences. It is also a breather for you, as a parent or carer: time for yourself, for work or for the rest of your family.
Every child is different, so we begin by getting to know yours: their interests, their needs and what makes a good day for them.
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Three kinds of short break
Three kinds of short break: find the one that could suit your child
There is more than one way to enjoy a short break with Care Cove.
During term time
Term-time group activities
Group activities during term time. A chance to have fun with others, make friends and try something new.
In the school holidays
School holiday group activities
Group activities in the school holidays, bringing fun, friendships and new experiences to the break from school, and a little time for families to catch their breath.
October half-term sessions and campNot sure which would suit your child? Talk it through with us.
Ages and needs
Who our short breaks are for
Three age ranges and a wide range of needs. If you are not sure whether a short break could suit your child, please ask.
Age ranges
- Primary5 to 10
- Secondary11 to 16
- Young adults17 and over
Needs we support
- Autism
- ADHD
- Moderate learning disabilities
- Severe learning disabilities
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
- Speech, language and communication needs
- Specific learning difficulties
Other needs are discussed individually. If you do not see your child's needs here, please still get in touch and talk to us.
What it can feel like
A short break, for your child and for you
Here is some of what a short break with Care Cove can bring.
For your child
- A warm welcome, with time to settle in at their own pace
- Doing things they enjoy, with support shaped around their needs
- Having fun, making friends and trying something new in a group
- One-to-one time with an adult who is there just for them
For you and your family
- Time to rest while your child enjoys their short break
- Time for yourself, for work or for others in the family
- A conversation at the start, so we understand your child and what matters to you
- Your child coming home with new experiences to share
Getting started
It starts with a conversation
Tell us a little about your child and your family, and we will talk through what might suit you.
- 1
Get in touch
Send us an enquiry or ask for a callback. You do not need to have everything worked out first.
- 2
Talk it through
We talk about your child: their age, their interests and needs, which kind of short break might suit them, and what would help your family.
- 3
Agree the next step
We talk through how short breaks could be arranged in your situation, and agree together what happens next.
How short breaks are arranged
Every family's situation is different. Many families access short breaks through their local authority's short breaks offer or through social care. Please ask us how short breaks could be arranged in your situation.
Talk to our team
Choose the way that suits you
Use our contact form to send an enquiry or ask for a callback, and mention short breaks so we know what you are looking for.
Or email our teamhello@carecove.co.ukYour questions
Short breaks at Care Cove
Our short breaks are for disabled children and young people and those with additional needs. We are based in Sheffield and support three age ranges: primary (5 to 10), secondary (11 to 16) and young adults (17 and over).
There are three: individual one-to-one support during the day and evening, group activities in term time, and group activities in the school holidays.
The needs we support include autism, ADHD, moderate and severe learning disabilities, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs and specific learning difficulties. Other needs are discussed individually, so please talk to us.
It depends on your situation. Many families access short breaks through their local authority's short breaks offer or through social care. Please talk to our team about your circumstances and ask how short breaks could be arranged for your child.
No. Our short breaks are one-to-one support during the day and evening, and group activities in term time and the school holidays. We do not offer overnight stays.
No. Our short breaks do not include personal care. If your child needs help with personal care, please tell us when you get in touch so we can talk honestly about whether our short breaks are the right fit.
Short breaks are sometimes called respite. Ours give parents and carers time to rest while their child enjoys fun, friendships and new experiences. We do not offer overnight stays or personal care.
Use our contact form to send an enquiry or request a callback, and mention short breaks so we know what you are looking for. You can also email hello@carecove.co.uk. You do not need to have everything worked out first.
No. Short breaks are a separate service from our alternative provision. They are about fun, friendships and new experiences for your child, and time for your family to rest.
Ready when you are
Let's talk about short breaks for your child.
Tell us a little about your child and your family. We will talk it through with you and help you find the right next step.