Aurora Family CIC

Aurora Family CIC is an education support provision and community enterprise consisting of an outdoor learning space, a community coffee shop and in indoor multi function media learning suite.  We provide mentoring services, support for young people with additional needs and a community space which can be hired. We are also an OFSTED registered childcare service and we run creative workshops and holiday clubs for kids.  

Who to contact

Contact Name
Marvin Carpenter
Contact Position
Hub manager
Telephone
0118 9152093 0118 9152093
E-mail
admin@aurorafamily.co.uk
Website
www.aurorafamily.co.uk
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Where to go

Name
The Hub
Address
21, Cholmeley Road
Reading
Berks
Postcode
RG1 3NQ
Directions to RG1 3NQ
Notes

Our coffee shop is open from Monday- Friday 9-5 and Saturday 12-5 we run a rolling programme of activities in our basement for children and adults including toddler group, support groups, self defense and capoeira. Our aim is to provide a neutral, non judgemental environment to support our community and enrich people's lives.We also have an outdoor learning base on the outskirts of Reading.

We are partnered with other local organisations to ensure that we can provide divergent expereinces for young people to raise their confidence and uncover tehir hidden strengths. Our Partners incluse Virtu Academy (football coaching) and Reading school of martial Arts (Kung fu/self defense coaching). Our outdoor learning base is provided by Lottie Crocker Horses allowing us to offer equine assisted learning opportunities. 

 

Our staff are over seen by qualified educators with specialisms in music, outdoor learning and SEN.

Costs

Costs
£450 (mentoring)  Per Term
Costs
£100 (EHCP linked learning sessions)  Per Session
Costs
£25 (Holiday clubs)  Per Day
Costs
£3-£5 Kids Craft sessions  Per Session
Costs
£ 6-8 (Capoeira/self defense)  Per Session
Details
our costs are priced to ensure we can fairly pay our staff for their time. As we are OFSTED registered we are now able to accept childcare vouchers for our holiday clubs.

Availability

Referral required
Yes
Other notes

We work with young people in a variety of environments and we cater for young people with additional needs.

We offer specific support to young people who are in care, including structured activity based supported family time sessions.

Our community based activities are creative and incorporate music, craft and life skills, we aim to cater for all ages and be an inclusive provider who promote and celebrate diversity.

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Disclaimer

This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.

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Family Information Service

fis@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

SEND Local Offer

localoffer@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

Adult & Carers Support

CSAAdvice.Signposting@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3747 0118 937 3747
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