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Autism Berkshire Reading Games Club

Meetings are currently suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

This club for children aged eight to 15 with autism or who are on the CAMHS waiting list for an autism assessment, and their siblings, meets twice a month.

It gives children the chance to make friends, play board games and video games and take part in other activities, including table tennis, table football, art and crafts, or use the outdoor play equipment.

Meetings are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month (except for school holidays), between 2pm and 4pm, at Emmer Green Youth and Community Centre, Grove Road, Reading, RG4 8LN. There is a charge of £5 per child, per meeting.

Click here to complete our online registration form if you would like your child/children to attend the group.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Sarah Brown
Contact Position: Club leader
Telephone: 01189 594 594
E-mail: contact@autismberkshire.org.uk
Website: Autism Berkshire leisure activities

Where to go

Name: Emmer Green Youth & Community Centre
Address: Grove Road
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode: RG4 8LN

Time / Date Details

When is it on: 2pm - 4pm
Time of day: Afternoon
Session Information: Second and fourth Saturday of each month

Other Details

Costs

Is there a charge for using this service?

Yes

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£5	Per Session

Details

Suggested donation, per child, per session.

Availability

Age Ranges: 8-15
Referral required: No

Local Offer

Contact Name: Julia Cox
Contact Telephone: 01189 594 594 (option 1)
Contact Email: contact@autismberkshire.org.uk
Links: Autism Berkshire
Local Offer Age Bands: Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
SEN Provision Type: Targeted

General Provider Response

Funding: Voluntary/Charitable
Charges: Yes
Details of charges: £5 donation requested per child, per session.
Inspection outcomes/quality awards: Reading Voluntary Action Safe+Sound Award
Feedback and complaints procedure: See https://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Complaints-Policy-V3.4-May-2020-003.pdf
How will I know my child will be safe using this service?: All staff and volunteers undergo safeguarding training and have passed a DBS check.

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