short break provision

There is very limited provision in Islington for children with severe autism and learning disabilities who require high level of care and support. Short break provision is extremely oversubscribed due to high demand and limited providers. Centres are overcrowded. Parents who desperately need respite during the school holidays struggle to get booking for their child. The limited providers also limit their available spaces due to lack of staff and there are often cancellations due to lack of staff. There must be more providers and more choice for parents as children with autism and learning disabilities cannot access mainstream holiday schemes.