Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer
Welcome to Reading’s SEND Local Offer
Winners of the National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) Coram Family & Childcare award for Best Community Engagement 2022
Winners of the National Association of Family Information Service (NAFIS) Coram Family & Childcare award for 'Best SEND Local Offer' 2021
The Family Information Service provides this information on behalf of Brighter Futures For Children which delivers children’s services in Reading.
The SEND Local Offer is here to help you find information about local services, support, activities and events for children and young people aged 0 - 25 years who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
Reading’s SEND Local Offer is set out for you in the boxes below on this page. Here you’ll find local information on everything from support for carers, activities, short breaks, education, transport and much more.
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Latest News
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Spring 2023 - Covid 19 vaccine booster
People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 5 years and over with a weakened immune system…
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NHS Campaign - Introducing Solid Foods
Our early years campaigns provide parents with support and advice on introducing solid foods to their baby, during what can be a confusing time. Better…
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Reading Services Guide, Family Information Service & SEND Local Offer Fliers, Poster & Presentation
The Reading Services Guide team have created publicity fliers which can be downloaded from this page, see related links. If you would like hard copies…
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Information for Ukrainian nationals arriving in the UK (Reading)
Information on support services are listed on the Reading Borough Council website. Click here to find out more.
SEND Local Offer Newsletter & SEND Local Offer 16+ Guide
You can view the lastest SEND Local Offer Newsletter on the following page - http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/reading/directory/service.page?id=lcc_7CWKv_8&familychannel=3
SEND Local Offer - 16+ Guide - http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/reading/directory/service.page?id=w2dtpLKv968&familychannel=3
SEND Local Area Joint Inspection
Further information can be found on the Brighter Futures for Children website - https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/about/local-area-inspection-of-the-effectiveness-of-send-in-reading/
https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/services/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/
Quality of care for children & young people with SEND in Reading improving - https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/send_services_improving/
Joint local area SEND inspection in Reading - view the report here
The SEND Local Offer Explained
We also have a page which explains what a SEND Local Offer is. The page includes a video and frequently asked questions. It’s useful because it sets out what you can expect locally and what legislation exists to support the availability of certain services locally. You can access it here.
How to contact the SEND Local Offer
For people who do not have access to the internet, we offer a 9am-5pm telephone service. Call 0118 9373777 (option 2).
Email - localoffer@reading.gov.uk
What we are doing to improve SEND services in Reading
You can read more about what we are doing to improve SEND services in Reading in the links below:
Reading Area - Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2022 - 2027
Featured Events
View all events- Whitley Carnival workshops - Whitley Wood
- Bach to Baby Concerts @ Reading Minster
- Occy Road - Episode One
- Gia Famous Earth Artwork & Exciting Programme of Events in Reading
- Whitley Carnival
- Sport in Mind - New Football Session at Prospect Park
- East Reading Festival ~ Sunday 25th June 2023
- Reading Water Fest, Saturday 10 June 2023
Related Advice
What is the Local Offer? Education Health & Care Plans (EHCP) EHC Needs Assessment - Timeline - Reading Guide for Parents & Carers ORDINARILY AVAILABLE statement - Provision the local authority (BFfC) expects to be made available by schools, early years and post-16 providers & SEND Support in Mainstream Schools Disagreements, Mediation, Tribunals & Appeals Capital Fund Plan to support development of Specialist Education Provision for Children & Young People with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) Reading Families' Forum (RFF) Reading Information, Advice & Support Service for SEND (SENDIASS) SEND Guide for Parent Carers SEND Pre-Diagnosis - Are you Concerned about your child? SEND Definitions - Areas of Special Educational Needs/Disabilities Direct Payments - Employing a personal assistant for your child using Direct Payments - a guide for parents and carers (BFfC)
External links
- Reading All Age Autism Strategy 2022 - 2026 - February 2023
- All Age Autism Strategy Our plan 2022 to 2026 - Easy Read - February 2023
- SEND Code of Practice (0-25) January 2015
- The Young Person's Guide to the Children & Families Act 2014
- Autism Network - Back to school advice for Autism
- SEND: 19-25 year olds entitlement to EHC Plans
- BFfC Accessibility Strategy 2020-2022
