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Bracknell Forest Local Directory

Larchwood Short Break Unit

Larchwood is a short break Children’s Home, providing personalised respite care for children who have complex needs, specifically a severe learning disability which may or may not include a physical disability or medical condition. The children and young people who access Larchwood require personal care, medication, behavioural and/or communication support, sleep support, and support with learning and achievements.

Staff are aspirational in their care of the children who attend Larchwood.  The service adopts an approach which is child centred, ensuring participation through active listening to the child’s ‘voice’ and encourages collaboration with all.

The unit is child-focused and provides opportunities for children to meet new people, make friends, develop new skills and experience a range of activities.

Larchwood is registered with Ofsted as a five bedded unit to provide overnight care.  In addition, we provide a range of other services and activities.  Larchwood accepts children of both genders from the age of 5 up to their 18th birthday. Referrals to Larchwood come through Children’s Social Care. We provide day care or tea visits for our younger children. Overnight care may be offered for the older young people.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Clare Turner
Contact Position
Registered Manager
Telephone
01344 452315
E-mail
Clare.turner@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Website
Larchwood

Where to go

Name
Larchwood Short Break Unit
Address
10
Portman Close
Bracknell
Berkshire
Postcode
RG42 1NE

Other Details

Costs

Details
This service can be accessed by families who care for a child/ren with additional needs, where further support is required, via the Children’s Specialist Support Team following a social care assessment by Bracknell Forest Council.

Availability

Other notes

The unit is funded by Bracknell Forest Council.  Therefore there is no cost if you live within the Borough.  Families living in other areas can access Larchwood either via their Local Authority or independently; please contact the Unit Manager for individual costs and further information.

Last Update: 05/03/2024

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