Parents & Carers Support Organisation (PACSO) (Short Breaks Provider)
Service
PACSO offers play and social opportunities to children and young people aged 0-25 with any kind of additional need/disability. Clubs and Play Days provide much needed respite. Family activities to enjoy together. No diagnosis necessary.
What we do:
- After School Clubs: we offer a range of clubs for 5-25 year olds during term time. Clubs are booked termly, with different activities available each time such as Forest school, kayaking and an evening youth group.
- Saturday Clubs: for children/ young people aged 5-19, held at Fordwater School, morning or afternoon session once a month. Enjoy art, toys, games and lots of fun!
- Play Days/ Summer Play scheme : 10am-3:30pm at Fordwater School including games, messy play & entertainers! Request 1 day at Easter, Christmas & half terms, plus up to 5 days in the summer holidays.
- Youthscheme Days/ Summer Youthscheme: 10am-3:30pm at Fordwater School/ Chichester College. Enjoy a morning outing to bowling, games in the park or similar plus an afternoon hanging out with your PACSO friends. Ideal for young people aged 16-25.
- Little PACSO: toddler groups in Bognor, Littlehampton & Chichester weekly during termtime, plus weekend/holiday meets. Parent carers can enjoy a cup of tea & a chat, share support and meet other families. No diagnosis needed.
Our users say:
"PACSO gave me a lifeline when I was at my lowest ebb." [At the Play Days] "both my children shine and have an amazing time." [Little PACSO is] “fantastic! So welcoming and always ready with an ear to listen. A relaxed and understanding environment."
Age Range: 0–25
Wheelchair Accessible?
Free to use?
Requires an application to be completed
Contact Details
01243 533 353
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My family have benefited hugely from PACSO's support. Both my sons, one disabled, the other a carer, love all the PACSO events, clubs and trips they have been to. As a parent, I feel understood and supported by the PACSO team, and my children have a wonderful time when they are with them, which is fantastic respite.
"Thanks for another great summer play scheme for our child with Down Syndrome. He loved it as ever, and can't wait for the next one." Comment left via the feedback button and posted by the Local Offer Officer.
"This week my son attended the PACSO and he really has had a great time. The stuff members are doing an amazing job."