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Directory resultsYoung Person Friendly Coronavirus Support
Introduction This page is a one-stop-shop for young people in Reading to access up to date information and support during the Coronavirus outbreak and government lockdown. It’s important to ensure that you keep up to date with all the changes that the government are advising…
Blogs - from Local SEND Services
Parent carers requested local service providers write blogs about thier organisations or services they offer, so that parent carers have a better understanding about the support available, how to access it, and make referrals. Page created - March 2021 Updated - June 2021
What is the Local Offer?
Reading's Local Offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about what support and services are available in the local area. It will help parents, carers, and young people to see clearly the range of services, support, and…
Parents useful apps & websites
This page has details of local and national groups that parents may find useful. Page reviewed June 2021
Young People & Mental Health
The emotional wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults. Please see below,…
Do you need help to meet your care needs or to employ a Personal Assistant (PA)?
If you do, you may find it useful to recruit a Personal Assistant to help you get out and about or to help you get involved in the activities you’d like to do. Fo further information and to find out how to recruit a Personal…
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) We’re a community and mental health trust, providing a wide range of services to people of all ages living in Berkshire. And to do this, we operate from our many sites as well as out in people’s homes and…
Autism Assessment Film - Berkshire Health Foundation Trust (BHFT)
Please find below the link to a YouTube video produced by Mairi Evans and our Autism Assessment Team for young people referred to the team to help them and their families know what to expect during an autism assessment. Updated November 2021
Early Years Team Supporting SEND
Team members visit settings annually to ensure they meet the welfare requirements of the EYFS which include developing the Universal Provision set out in the Graduated Approach, and ensuring that settings are meeting the legal requirements of the SEND Code of Practice. Early Years Team…
Family Support
Parents and carers are the most important people in a child's life but family life can be challenging and difficult at times. Every family is different and has different needs and requirements so it's important that parents and carers can find the best help they…