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CommuniCare – advice, information and support
5 July 2021
Working with families in a school setting often presents unique longer-term relationships where trust is formed and change can happen slowly, although we recognise school staff may be stretched to provide all the support necessary or available in the town. CommuniCare is a Reading-based support, care and information charity, where people can be given the relevant ...
Reading Threshold of Need – online briefing for staff and volunteers working with children, young people and families
1 July 2021
The Reading Threshold of Need briefing is aimed at anyone who works with children, young people and families in Reading. This includes paid staff and volunteers. It is suitable for those who might be new to their role and/or new to the Reading area and more experienced staff or volunteers who want to refresh their ...
The Foundation Stage Forum podcast from Tapestry: The Intersection of Anti-Racism and SEND
1 July 2021
The online learning journal Tapestry has a weekly podcast – The Foundation Stage Forum (FSF) – where the education team discuss early years and primary education. All ex-teachers, members of the team have many years of experience in early years, primary and special education, senior leadership, local authority advice and inspections. You can find the episodes ...
Help with school uniforms
1 July 2021
The Family Information Service has had a significant increase in parent carers requesting assistance (grants) towards school uniform costs, mainly for young people starting secondary school in September. There isn’t a grant available for school uniform in the Reading Borough area. The first point of call would be the school your child is going to attend ...
Early Help is the right help, at the right time, in the right place
1 July 2021
Reading Early Help Strategy 2021–2023 The One Reading Children and Young People’s Partnership board have recently agreed their Early Help Strategy. The Partnership believe early help is a collaborative approach and response, not a single provision, and the strategy sets out the 2-year plan for ensuring robust early intervention and prevention for families in Reading. Who is ...
