Pro-Social Learning Activities for Children Diagnosed with Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Concepts

• health and social work
• autistic spectrum disorder
• truro
• social learning activities
• provision of pro-social learning activities
• children
• asperger
• development of social skills
• asd
• diagnosis of asperger

Location

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly:

Description

Short break services for disabled children and young people diagnosed with Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder to meet statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and best practice. The provision of pro-social learning activities for children diagnosed with Asperger’s/Autistic Spectrum Disorder current contract requires the provision of: • A short break service in the form of weekly sessions for children and young people who attend mainstream school with a diagnosis of Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder ages 8-18. • Sessions which focus on the development of social skills and to support individuals to independently attend mainstream activities / clubs that they have an interest in. • Fun and positive short break opportunities where children and young people feel safe, are encouraged and supported to develop new friendships A Virtual Provider Event will be held on 25 August 2021. The event will include the opportunity for input / co-design into the service and information around the tender process.

Total Quantity or Scope

• A short break service in the form of weekly sessions for children and young people who attend mainstream school with a diagnosis of Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder ages 8-18. • Sessions which focus on the development of social skills and to support individuals to independently attend mainstream activities / clubs that they have an interest in. • Fun and positive short break opportunities where children and young people feel safe, are encouraged and supported to develop new friendships A Virtual Provider Event will be held on 25 August 2021.

Renewal Options

The duration and renewal information will be published in due course via the Contract Notice

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.

Other Information

If you would like to attend the event please email michelle.collins@cornwall.gov.uk or message via the Due North System to request up to two places. It is essential that you register in order to then be formally invited to the event via an MS Teams calendar invite. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** A Virtual Provider Event will be held on 25 August 2021.