This table shows that:
28% of parents/carers making a further comment about short breaks say that they are unsure how to apply or don’t know how to access them
22% think the eligibility criteria should be more relaxed (e.g. should be all SEND children, available without a short breaks card)
14% make a general positive comment (e.g. gives families a well needed holiday, valuable support)
10% say that they need more after school/holiday clubs designed for SEND children of all ages
6% say that the timings, choices of programmes and locations are not always convenient or suitable
4% say extra care or support is needed when on holiday
4% say funding is insufficient or has been cut
1% need respite for parents and guardians
1% need transport to activities
16% make an other comment (e.g. re-open Beechside, better times of the day, staff training, feedback/reviews on short breaks)
| wdt_ID | Key themes mentioned | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Access and awareness (unsure how to apply/more information needed on application) | 28 |
| 2 | Need more relaxed eligibility criteria (e.g. should be all SEND children, available without short breaks card) | 22 |
| 3 | General positive comment (e.g. give families well needed holiday, valuable) | 14 |
| 4 | Need more after school/holiday clubs designed for SEND children of all ages | 10 |
| 5 | Timings, choice of programmes and locations not always convenient/suitable | 6 |
| 6 | Extra care/support needed when on holiday | 4 |
| 7 | Funding cuts/insufficient funding | 4 |
| 8 | Need respite for parents and guardians | 1 |
| 9 | Need transport to activities | 1 |
| 10 | Other (re-open Beechside, better times of the day, staff training, feedback/reviews on short breaks) | 16 |
