Zone Central’s buddying service offers bespoke tailor-made packages of support which enable a cared for individual to access all the opportunities and activities they may not otherwise experience outside of home and school.

We achieve this through planned sessions designed to facilitate leisure and play.

The aims of our buddying service are to improve the quality of life and well-being of the carers, while also providing meaningful, positive experiences for young people with additional needs.

We provide Buddying services with dedicated mentors for young people and children aged between 4 and 18 years with autism spectrum diagnoses, learning disabilities, associated challenging behaviours, physical needs and additional diagnoses.

Our Buddies are dedicated to helping expand interests and enabling young people to explore new social opportunities.

At Zone Central we know that the best support for others may not be what is right for your family. Therefore, we have developed a specialised tailor-made service to meet the needs of an individual and their support network.

We offer personalised in-house care for children and young people aged 0-17 with complex health needs, autism and learning difficulties.

Our dedicated team at Zone Central believe in providing continuity of support within the familial home and are highly trained and passionate in meeting the needs and enhancing the quality of life experiences of children and young people.

Zone Central are proud to offer short stay respite services for children and young people aged 5-18. We provide this support service for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and complex diagnoses and needs.

Sleepover @ Zone Central is a purpose built home away from home, providing support for those families who need it most.

We aim to provide outstanding support to strengthen the role of the carer and to provide experiences for children and young people that may not have been available otherwise.

Our Sleepover service is a great chance for young people to develop new and existing interests, learn new skills, improve their independence, and meet their goals and outcomes in a nurturing environment.

Zone Central offer amazing opportunities for children and young people with autism and additional needs to go on holiday.

Zone Central is dedicated to outstanding support. We create bespoke holidays in Devon and Wiltshire for young people and children aged 5-18 where they can spend days doing activities.

We know that caring for those young people with complex additional needs is rewarding but can be difficult.

Zone Central provides support for those who care for others by giving them well deserved recuperation time, while they are safe in the knowledge their children and young people are busy making memories and having fun!

The Disabled Children’s Partnership’s national survey found that 53% of family carers say they don’t take a family holiday as a result of providing care to their disabled child and 80% have had to give up leisure time due to their caring responsibilities.

The young people who holiday with us will benefit from beautiful surroundings and fun meaningful activities planned by our dedicated and highly trained team.

Some of the great opportunities offered include:

• Trips to the farm
• Days out at the beach
• Woodland walks
• Cooking
• Picnics
• Arts and Crafts
• Park play

The Hub @ Zone Central offers exciting opportunities for children and young people aged 4-18 with autism, learning difficulties and complex health needs to access a bespoke support service.

The Hub has a dedicated team of professionals who support children and young people who may not currently have an education placement or attend a formal school setting, or who may require day care services throughout the year.

We support education providers from different schools to teach their children and young people in a more adaptable space with the right level of support. We also support children and young people to access bespoke and fun activities throughout the day.

The Hub @ Zone Central additionally offers support services during school holidays, whereby children and young people can play, develop independence skills and have fun!

We have a wide range of activities and opportunities available, and we aim to give all children and young people attending The Hub a standout experience and to be a place where they love to return!

The Hub @ Zone Central is a fully adapted building, with secure facilities and access. We have a large range of in-house provisions available including:

• Sensory rooms
• An accessible shower room
• Fully equipped and accessible kitchen area
• Separate activities zones
• Art and craft activities
• Digital technologies including interactive facilities
• Sensory plant zone
• Adaptable spaces to suit the individual’s learning style

Zone Central are proud to offer full time living services for children and young people aged 8-18. We provide this support service for young people with autism and learning difficulties.

Home @ Zone Central offers purpose-built flats for children and young people, with private bedrooms, private bathroom facilities and fully equipped kitchens, dining areas and living/recreational rooms.

We are passionate that in order to maintain and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people with additional needs, they need the right consistent support available to them and the right environment in which to thrive.

This is where Home @ Zone Central aims to provide outstanding support to nurture and develop children and young people who live in these homes to have meaningful life experiences and develop their independence skills while meeting their goals.

Home @ Zone Central is passionate about providing a nurturing environment, where our teams are highly trained to help children and young people therapeutically and holistically to develop interests and learn skills safely and effectively.