Bracknell Forest Information Advice and Support Service

29/04/2026

We have lovely volunteers who work with our service to support at meetings, seek children and young people's views and to help with admin support. Here are details of two of our volunteers, more to follow:

Meet our Volunteers Our wonderful volunteers, support IASS in a range of ways, such as: Child/Young person views collection – to meet face to face with children and young people to talk about their views on school / education & create a views document Peer mentor support – impartial support to p...

28/04/2026

Hazel Snellgrove has recently joined our service! Please see the attached link to our website which provides more information about our team:

21/04/2026

Did you know about the Happiness Hub? Please see the attached link for more information:

Find out what Happiness Hub events are happening in your area.

21/03/2026

Did you know that today is World Down Syndrome day, please see the attached link for more details:

Did you know that 21st March is World Down Syndrome Day? Learn why this official day exists and what it is about.

09/03/2026

Please see details of the holiday activities and food programme:

The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme is funded by the Department for Education. It is designed to support children eligible for benefits related free school meals.

09/03/2026

Please see the attached link to our website which provides information about the white paper and how to respond to the consultation:

Free, confidential SEND advice for children, young people to 25, parents & carers. Impartial support to help you understand rights & options.

26/02/2026

Do you have a child with autism with eating difficulties, if so, please see the attached link:

Our guidance aims to help you address common eating difficulties for autistic people.

24/02/2026

Did you know about the Youth Employment Hub - please see the attached link for more details:

The Youth Employment Hub is a free service to support young people who are looking for work, training or direction.

23/02/2026

The government has set out their proposals to reform the SEND system. The current legal framework remains in place until the law has been changed. Please see the attached link for more detail:

A series of documents setting out the key information and proposed reforms in the schools white paper and SEND consultation document for parents and those working in the sector.

23/02/2026

Did you know about Listening Ear? They offer 1-1 telephone appointments for parent carers looking for emotional support. Please see the attached link for more details:

We offer 1-1 telephone appointments with a family support adviser for parent carers looking for reassurance and support.

20/02/2026

Have you heard of Cash for Kids? They are a grant giving charity helping children that need it most across the UK. Please see the attached link for more details:

Cash for Kids works to improve the lives of children affected by poverty, illness, neglect or who have additional needs.

16/02/2026

Have you heard of the Family Holiday Charity? They aim to help families get time away together, often for the first time. Please see more details on the attached link:

We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever.