Ashdown Children's Centre

Our Ashdown Children's Centre was formed over 20 years ago to support local families with children with complex needs.

What do we offer?

We offer a range of sessions to support our families using a mixture of sensory, structured and play based learning.

Our child centred approach allows us to support our young people to achieve the best individual outcomes.

We also provide a Youth Club for young people age 14-18. Our youth sessions are designed to equip our young people with valuable life skills in preparation for their transition to adulthood.

Our sessions:

Family sessions (half day sessions)

For children with disabilities, their parents and siblings.

When: Weekends and school holidays.

Cost: £5 per family

Respite sessions (6 hours)

For children aged 5-18 with complex needs.

When:

All year round: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Saturday of every month.

School holidays: Weekday sessions available.

Cost: £45 per session.

Youth group (6 hours)

For young people aged 14-18. Inclusive sessions that are designed to increase independence skills, in preparation for adulthood.

When:

All year round: 4th Sunday of every month.

School holidays: Weekday sessions available.

Cost: £30 per session

Location

Ashdown Centre, 1-3 Birkdale Road, Worthing, BN13 2QY

Fees and funding

Families are eligible to access short breaks funded services if they receive (or would be eligible if applied) the middle or high rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Self-Assessment forms are available from Ashdown on request if you do not already receive DLA.

This service is supported by West Sussex County Council funding and other generous sponsors. This support enables these special days to be available at no extra cost to families other than the standard session fee.