London Disability and Family Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I register my child to attend short breaks?
For Camden residents
You can go through the Shorts break
Telephone: 020 7974 4181
or through your social worker or Disabled Children's team
For Islington residents
You can go through the Shorts breaks 020 7527 8611
or through your social worker or Disabled Children's team
What information do you need about my child before they attend?
We need you to complete our registration forms which covers an overview of your child, photo and data consent, medication consent & medical card, sun cream permission.
EHCP- Education, Health, Care plan
Behaviour plan if applicable
Dietary plans if applicable
Gastro Plans if applicable
Any specialist plans such as positioning
Your child will not be able to start until we have all of this information
What do I need to send in with my child?
When your child attends, they need to bring
- Healthy packed lunch - **NO NUTS,** no fizzy drinks, no chocolate
- Spare clothes
- Personal care items - nappies, sanitary towels
- Medications - emergency and daily if needs to be taken while with us (consent form needs to be completed for us to be able to administer
- Spring/Summer- sun cream (if not using ours - we need you to have signed consent form), hats, swim wear
- Winter -hats, scarfs, wellies - if your child will wear them
Clothes wearing & spare- have to be labelled
What are your session times?
After School club
3:30 - 6pm - Wednesdays & Thursdays- Camden sessions- staff drop home on the bus
Saturday & Holiday sessions
10am to 4pm - Islington,
10am- 3pm- Camden
When are you open in the holidays?
Camden & Islington
Easter for 9 days.
May for 4-5 depending on Bank holiday.
Summer 23 to 25 days depending if we have staff training days
October half term for 5 days.
Christmas - Islington only and depends on when schools break up.
February half term for 5 days.
How do I cancel a session if my child is sick/unable to attend?
Ring the office number: 0207 278 7966 - 24 hours before if possible
Cancellations done on the morning or when the bus rings you will still be charged to your budget due to the fact we book in staff to cover the number of children attending.