Information on support services are listed on the Reading Borough Council website. Click here to find out more.

You can view the lastest SEND Local Offer Newsletter on the following page - http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/reading/directory/service.page?id=lcc_7CWKv_8&familychannel=3 

SEND Local Offer - 16+ Guide - http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/reading/directory/service.page?id=w2dtpLKv968&familychannel=3

Further information can be found on the Brighter Futures for Children website - https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/about/local-area-inspection-of-the-effectiveness-of-send-in-reading/

https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/services/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/

Quality of care for children & young people with SEND in Reading improving - https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/send_services_improving/ 

Joint local area SEND inspection in Reading - view the report here

Coronavirus ~ Latest advice for all residents (with link to Easy Read information tab)

COVID-19 statement:

Brighter Futures for Children is committed to working with key partners including schools, childcare settings and the voluntary sector to ensure the needs of children and young people with SEND are met and that they and their families are supported throughout this difficult time.

We also have a page which explains what a SEND Local Offer is. The page includes a video and frequently asked questions. It’s useful because it sets out what you can expect locally and what legislation exists to support the availability of certain services locally. You can access it here.

For people who do not have access to the internet, we offer a 9am-5pm telephone service. Call 0118 9373777 (option 2). 

Email - localoffer@reading.gov.uk 

You can read more about what we are doing to improve SEND services in Reading in the links below:

Reading Area - Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2022 - 2027

The Reading Road to Success 

BFfC Accessibility Strategy 2020-2022