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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…
Parenting Support
Parenting Courses Reading Borough Council, offer many different parenting use the following link to find out more and to register an interest Parenting. Your local children's centres will also run courses and offer support to families, check with your local centre to find out if they are…
Sensory Impairment
Sensory impairment is when one of your senses; sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste and spatial awareness, is no longer normal. Examples - If you wear glasses you have a sight impairment , if you find it hard to hear or have a hearing aid then…
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.
Living well with Autism
Autism in Reading Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how a person communicates with and relates to others, learns, and processes information. It is currently estimated that roughly one in every 100 people has autism. As a spectrum condition, autism affects people in…
What is the Role of a SENCo
What is the role of a SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) A SENCo is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school's SEN policy. All mainstream schools must appoint a teacher to be their SENCo. The SENCo will co-ordinate additional support for pupils with SEN…
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Page reviewed June 2020
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…
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,…
2 Year Old Education & Childcare Funding
THE CITIZEN PORTAL IS AVAILABLE TO USE - IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE ANY ISSUES COMPLETING AN APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE EARLY YEARS TEAM – early.years@brighterfuturesforchildren.org Early education from age two has long-lasting benefits for children, and helps to promote a child’s physical, emotional, cognitive…