Columbus School Clubs

Our Columbus School sessions are located at Columbus School & College (College Campus) in Chelmsford but they are not just for Columbus pupils. Our after school sessions (every Thursday in term time) and holiday clubs (throughout the school holidays) are open to all children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, ages 8 – 18.

With the use of the school swimming pool, outdoor gym area and indoor PE equipment, our Columbus Clubs include fun and engaging activities such as swimming, trampolining, exercising, cooking, arts and crafts, games and much more! Plus, when we can, we like to take the children out and about with trips to the local Hylands Park and even further afield.

After School & Holiday Sessions:

After School Club: Every Thursday during the school term, from 3:15 to 6pm

Sessions cost £25 with a short breaks passport ID

Holiday Club: Selected days throughout the school holiday, from 10am – 2:30pm

Session cost £45 with a short breaks passport ID

We are extremely proud of our highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced team of specialists and expert staff that have the passion and drive to offer the best care and support for the children and young people attending our clubs and activities.

Find out more

Before attending, every child will need to complete a full assessment to ensure all of their health needs are met, and any extra training can be undertaken, if required.

To register or find our more please contact our short breaks lead, Karen on 07877 121089 or email info@independenceproject.co.uk

Short Breaks Passport ID

In order to receive the short breaks funding from Essex County Council, children and young people are required to have a short breaks passport ID. To be eligible, they must meet the following criteria:

aged between 0-18, or 19-25 and have a personal budget
have a diagnosis of special educational needs and/or a disability
living within the administrative borders of Essex County Council

STEP 1:

To register for your short breaks passport ID, please visit https://shortbreaks.essex.gov.uk

STEP 2:

Once you have received your short breaks passport ID, please register with SEND Sensation at https://sendsensation.co.uk/get-started/

STEP 3:
Once you have your short breaks passport ID and are registered with SEND Sensation, you can register with Independence Project at https://independenceproject.co.uk/registration/