The Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Team The Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Team supports children and young people aged 0–25 who have special educational needs that require the support of an Education, Health & Care (EHC) Plan. The Team co-ordinates statutory Needs…
We support thousands of practitioners by providing relevant information, training and resources to enable staff to meet all pupils’ needs. Working with dedicated education professionals, nasen aims to ensure that practice for special and additional needs is both effective and current.
Play Therapy for Deaf Children What is Deaf-aware play therapy? This is play therapy offered by a trained Play Therapist who is aware and sensitive to Deaf cultural, social and psychological issues. The Play Therapist may be Deaf or hearing but has experience…
Reading Borough Council offers Bikeability to all schools across Reading. These courses are based on the National Cycle Training Standard and aim to give children the skills and confidence to ride their bikes safely on today’s roads. Our Bikeability scheme is delivered in partnership with…
Secretary of State approved institutions who have successfully completed the Section 41 (Children and Families Act 2014) application process. Out of area provision. Section 41 of the Act allows the Secretary of State, by order, to publish a list of approved independent special institutions (Independent…
Our unique Family Support Scheme provides practical help to individuals with learning disabilities and their families. We can help access support and information on a range of issues –including education, benefits, housing and social care, as well as issues surrounding transitions in the lives of…
Equipment If you are parent or carer of a child or young person with a learning difficulty or disability, you may require some specialist equipment to help that child or young person to develop and/or to help you provide their care. Reading Borough Council and…
Alfie - Adult Learning for Independence and Employment Our Alfie courses enable learners to manage independently at home and within the community, building their social and employability skills. Visit website for a full list of courses available. For more information, please contact: Ann Guile ALFIE…
This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.