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Directory resultsBrighter Futures for Children
Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) are a not-for-profit-company established to deliver children's services in the Reading Borough area, giving the best possible opportunities for the children of Reading. The services they offer are: Adoption Children's Guide to Being in Care Children's Single Point of Access (CSPoA) Children's…
Brighter Futures for Children - Reading School Admissions
School admissions in Reading are delivered by Brighter Futures for Children, on behalf of Reading Borough Council. For information on School Admissions please visit www.brighterfuturesforchildren.org/school-admissions If you are looking for information on Special Educational Needs & Disabilities please visit www.brighterfuturesforchildren.org/send If you are thinking of…
Cancer - Support Services and Advice
What is cancer? Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumours and neoplasms. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond…
Capital Fund Plan to support development of Specialist Education Provision for Children & Young People with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
Brighter Futures For Children, Reading Capital Fund Plan to support development of Specialist Education Provision for Children & Young People with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) Capital Fund Plan - May 2019 Introduction The Government has committed some funding to support local authorities to invest…
Carer's Assessment and support
If you are the parent/carer for a disabled child, or you provide unpaid care and/or support to a Reading adult (18 years +), or if you are a young person with caring responsibilities, you may be eligible for support. To find out more, please follow…
Carers Advice & Support
Are you a carer? If you look after a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities or a child with a long term illness you are a carer, even if you don’t think of yourself that way. There are many ways that…
Caring in Reading Information Pack (2020)
Caring can be rewarding but it can also be demanding, physically and mentally. This can have a huge impact on your own health and wellbeing. As a carer it is very important that you are aware of the help available to support you so you…
Childcare
Coronavirus ~ Latest advice for all residents (with links to Easy Read tab) ~ News Page Deciding the type of childcare you want for your child is an important decision, so it is a good idea to get as much information as possible before deciding…
Childcare - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions - Finding the right services for your child can be stressful so we've compiled a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions that might help you. Last reviewed June 2020
Childcare Costs
If you're returning to work, you'll need to think about the various factors affecting how much you can afford to pay for childcare, and what funding options are available. Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for information on help available for childcare costs. Last reviewed May 2020