Hertfordshire Short Break Local Offer - SBLO

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District: Watford

Specialism: LD of varying severity, neurological and physical impairments, blind/visually impaired children and young people, deaf/hard of hearing children and young people, medically vulnerable children and young people, ASD and communication challenges

At Cathartic, we are passionate about people, of all ages, to know and understand their self-worth, to grow in confidence and to feel empowered through our creative programmes. Our nurturing community allows for children and young people to feel connected, to feel valued and to feel understood. Workshops are delivered in our vibrant, kind, uplifting, inclusive and safe environment. Participants do not need to be naturally creative to attend, as every task, including the equipment used, will be adapted and made accessible to each individual, promoting their independence with activities in which they can always achieve. Art activities can be tailored to encompass and celebrate unique interests, inspiring imagination, self-expression and ownership - we always celebrate achievements. Arts are transformative and having the opportunity to explore, experiment and create is an indispensable part of learning.

SEND Holiday Art Workshops - 

SEND Holiday Art workshops are 4 hours per session and dates will be published on our website at the start of each half term, for the next school holiday period. 

TO BOOK A PLACE(S), please email SBLO@catharticcic.com 

Please make sure your child brings a packed lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided in a refreshment break. The SBLO contribution rate is £3.50 per hour and invoices will be sent at the end of the calendar month with a 30 day payment period. 

Term Time workshops for children and young people with life-threatening illness/disabilities

These sessions will be taking place for children and young people who are not able to attend full time education due to ongoing medical treatments or complex needs

• Children and young people can book a place for a block of 5 weekly sessions at a time, where they are able to meet and form friendships with other children and young people in similar situations
• For ages 5 upward
• Nursing staff can attend

Mentoring for blind/visually impaired children and young people

 This service will allow for blind/visually impaired children to access creative arts in an rich, innovative, explorative and accessible way. The mentoring service will allow for confidence in creating artwork to grow, and to experience and understand in a way that is suitable for their unique needs.

• Sessions are 2 hours at a time 
• From 5 years old upward

Taking place at:

Our sessions will be hosted in our vibrant, uplifting and fully accessible workspace. The workshop is a highly sensory orientated and stimulating environment, with access to high-quality creative materials, pioneering sensory based creative technology, a comforting sensory room, secure outdoor garden space and fully accessible toilets complete with hoist, adult changing bed and Closomat toilet to be able to assist children and young people with any personal care needs.

• Oak Yard, Rear of 131-133 Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2QL
• Parking spaces are available for drop off and pick up
•  07838176466