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Short Breaks at Derwen College

Short Breaks at Derwen offer young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 18+ the opportunity to enjoy a break at. 

You can take part in a range of activities and trips, as well as making use of the campus facilities. Holidays can be a great opportunity to relax with friends, meet new people and explore local attractions. 

You will stay in bright, modern residences with single en-suite rooms and will have full use of a communal kitchen and lounge with TV and Wi-Fi. Meals are bespoke to your individual preferences and needs. 

Experienced care staff are on hand to provide you with support when required and ensure that you get the most out of your holiday. 

You can choose from a range of daily activities, which may include; basketball, use of the gym, football, day trips to the beach, theme parks and local attractions, shopping, cooking, bowling and cinema. 

Short Breaks are available year round apart from two weeks closure at Christmas. Costs are based on assessed individual support requirements. 

For more information, please go to our website.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Short Breaks
Telephone
01691 661234
E-mail
shortbreaks@derwen.ac.uk
Website
Short Breaks webpage

Where to go

Postcode
SY11

Other Details

Costs

Details
Costs are based on assessed individual support requirements. Please contact direct to find out more.

Availability

Referral required
No
Referral Details

Short Breaks @ Derwen accepts referrals direct from a young person, their parent or carer, or from supporting professionals. 

Local Offer

Description

Short Breaks at Derwen offer young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 18+ the opportunity to enjoy a break at. 

You can take part in a range of activities and trips, as well as making use of the campus facilities. Holidays can be a great opportunity to relax with friends, meet new people and explore local attractions. 

You will stay in bright, modern residences with single en-suite rooms and will have full use of a communal kitchen and lounge with TV and Wi-Fi. Meals are bespoke to your individual preferences and needs.

Experienced care staff are on hand to provide you with support when required and ensure that you get the most out of your holiday. 

You can choose from a range of daily activities, which may include; basketball, use of the gym, football, day trips to the beach, theme parks and local attractions, shopping, cooking, bowling and cinema. 

Short Breaks are available year round apart from two weeks closure at Christmas. Costs are based on assessed individual support requirements. 

Contact Name
Amy Snow
Contact Telephone
01691 661234
Contact Email
contact@derwen.ac.uk
Links
Derwen College - Our Offer
Local Offer Age Bands
16-18
Last updated: 28/02/2023
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