Children's Respite Trust Centre

About this day nursery

The Children's Respite Trust Centre is a childcare setting in Uckfield, offering respite care for families with children aged 3 to 18 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm during term time, and extending to 5pm during the summer holidays, the centre creates a calm and settled environment.

Staff greet each child individually and provide continuous support and guidance, even when children are not at the setting. The highly skilled team uses communication methods such as Makaton and visual aids to ensure all children understand and can express their choices and needs.

The curriculum is adapted to individual needs, with staff encouraging the use of visual-aid boards. Children enjoy a range of activities, including outdoor play where they develop physical skills through running races and learn turn-taking with sand timers.

Staff also promote independence by encouraging children to put on their own coats and help with mealtimes. Parents consistently praise the progress their children make and appreciate feeling part of a supportive family at the centre.

What it's like

Staff create a very calm and settled environment for children, greeting each one individually and helping them to separate from their parents. The setting provides respite care for families with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), valuing every child and offering continuous support and guidance both at and away from the setting.