Access to Work is a Government initiative that provides advice and practical support to the disabled who are employed, self employed or unemployed and about to start a job or work scheme. Jobs can be part-time or full-time or temporary or permanent. The scheme has…

Welcome to our colleges, situated across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Surrey Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group that aims for far-reaching, progressive change and impact through learning. We work with students as individuals, helping them make the choice of career pathway or course that’s right…

Englefield grows more than 100,000 plants a year. But it is a thriving garden centre in more ways than one: It is a self-sustaining social enterprise that operates without funding grants or subsidies. Nearly half the permanent workforce are adults with learning disabilities. It runs…

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 free course for adults on the autism spectrum, aged 16 or over, helps to develop social skills and understanding. SocialEyes was developed by the National Autistic Society in conjunction with people with autism and Asperger syndrome and leading professionals in the field. SocialEyes does…

Autism Berkshire provides a wide range of workshops and courses for parents and carers of autistic children and young people, including those awaiting diagnosis. Among those available to Reading residents are: Workshops on Understanding More About Autism; Supporting Behaviour; and Sensory Differences; Autism in Girls; Emotional Regulation;…

The Autism Education Trust (AET) believes that all children and young people with autism must receive an education which enables them to reach their individual potential to engage in society as active citizens (and that individuals, families and professionals are informed, supported and equipped to…

Offers training and talks about autism from an informed insider perspective.  We also offer help to autistic adults, their families, or counsellors and therapists to understand and best manage the impact of autism. There is a charge for using this service

The Autism Trust provides an ASD friendly, real working environment, fostering independence and building work skills for individuals aged 16 years and older, with autism. This can be achieved through work experience or where applicable participation in the ASDAN Employability programme.

Auto Skills (Reading) C.I.C. - formerly known as 'Skidz - The Reading Motor Project Ltd',  specializes in providing Motor Mechanics training to young people in and around the town of Reading. Auto Skills (Reading) C.I.C. is a Community Interest Company (company number 10659244), dedicated to…