Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer
Welcome to Reading’s SEND Local Offer
Winners of the National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) Coram Family & Childcare award for Best SEND Local Offer 2023
Winners of the National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) Coram Family & Childcare award for Best Community Engagement 2022
Winners of the National Association of Family Information Service (NAFIS) Coram Family & Childcare award for 'Best SEND Local Offer' 2021
The SEND Local Offer is here to help you find information about local services, support, activities and events for children and young people aged 0 - 25 years who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). The Family Information Service provides this information on behalf of Brighter Futures For Children which delivers children’s services in Reading.
Sign up to receive regular updates from the SEND Local Offer, including the newsletters. Email localoffer@reading.gov.uk
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SEND Local Offer Newsletter & SEND Local Offer 16+ Guide
SEND Local Area Joint Inspection
Ofsted and CQC Local Area SEND Inspections (2023) find out more here
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Brighter Futures for Children
Joint local area SEND inspection in Reading 2021 - view the report here
The SEND Local Offer Explained
How to contact the SEND Local Offer
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
What we are doing to improve SEND services in Reading
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
External links
- Reading All Age Autism Strategy 2022 - 2026 - February 2023
- All Age Autism Strategy Our plan 2022 to 2026 - Easy Read - February 2023
- SEND Code of Practice (0-25) January 2015
- The Young Person's Guide to the Children & Families Act 2014
- Autism Network - Back to school advice for Autism
- SEND: 19-25 year olds entitlement to EHC Plans
- BFfC Accessibility Strategy 2023 - 2025
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Featured Events
View all events- Helping your child with Overcoming Fears & Worries - (Parent Workshops 2023 & 2024
- The 2024 Reading Brick Show (LEGO)
- Parent Emotional Wellbeing Support & Training Workshops 2023-2024
- You’re invited to Transition To Adulthood: 'Perspectives' March 22, 2024
- SEND Short Breaks -Chance to Dance Stars CIC - Dance and Multi Activity Program
- SEND Short Breaks Easter Holiday Sessions 2024 - Reading Play
- SEND Easter Holidays 2024 - Short Breaks - Holiday Clubs - Make Sense Theatre
- Reading Families Forum - Help Us Tackling Bullying
- SEND Short Breaks - Holiday Clubs - Easter Holidays 2024 - Reading FC SEND Play Camp 5 to 10 years
- Fairytale Farm - Easter Holiday Activities 2024