Introduction
The Children's Act (1989) requires all councils to provide services that are designed to give a break for carers of disabled children and young people. The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations (2011) tells all councils that they must provide a range of services that are designed to meet the needs of disabled children and young people and assist carers in providing care to them.
The Children & Families Act (2014) places a duty on councils to produce a Short Breaks Statement that is published on the SEND Local Offer.
This statement is for parents and carers living in North Tyneside who have a child or young person with special educational needs and /or a disability (SEND). It provides information about the short break services in North Tyneside and describes:
- What is a short break
- Types of short breaks
- Eligibility and Assessment
- How short breaks services are reviewed