Bracknell Forest Information Advice and Support Service

19/12/2025

Fact sheet Friday! Please see our resources for Preparing for Adulthood:

Preparing for Adulthood The SEND Code of Practice puts a strong emphasis on the importance of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities preparing for adult life as early as possible. Early preparation helps to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of employment,....

15/12/2025

Please see attached a link to help with general health and development:

Support and advice for mental and physical health issues for children, young people and families in Berkshire

12/12/2025

Fact sheet Friday! Please see our resources for mediation and appeals:

Mediation & Appeals Below you will find all of our resources and information regarding the mediation and appeals process, but if you need any more information or have any questions please get in touch. What If I Don’t Agree? See this section for steps you can take if you are not happy with a schoo...

09/12/2025

Please see attached a link to help with Christmas :

Christmas can be overwhelming for autistic children and children with ADHD, sensory issues or anxiety. Try to plan around your child’s needs.

05/12/2025

Fact sheet Friday! Please see our resources for EHC plans:

EHC Plans Below you will find all of our resources and information on EHC plans, but if you have any questions or can’t find what you’re looking for please get in touch. All About EHC Plans An education, health and care plan is a legal document which describes of a child / young person’s speci...

28/11/2025

Fact sheet Friday! Please see attached our resources for support in school:

Support In School Below we’ve broken down all of the resources detailing the support that is available for children and young people throughout school, but if you have any additional questions please get in touch. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 72 hours. Support for Children with Specia...

27/11/2025

Please see details of events organised by Bracknell Forest Parent Carer forum:
4/12 - Connections online lunch and evening (12-1 and 7-8)
8/12 - Connections, create and craft at the Oaks Family Hub 10-12
9/12 - breakfast meet up at the Old Manor 9-11
11/12 - lunch meet up at the Open Learning Centre 11.30-1.30pm
12/12 - online meet up, open forum 12-1
15/12 - meet with Roy Bailey and Lou Connelly, 10-12
18/12 - Connections online 12-1 and 7-8
For more information, please contact the PCF -

“Working together to achieve the best possible futures for all families living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

18/11/2025

Did you know that Berkshire Healthcare have a new Occupational Therapy and new Physiotherapy phone line:
• For OT call 0118 9043700 Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 3.30pm
• For physio call 0118 9043700 Tuesday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and Thursday 9am to 12 noon
For more information, please see this link:

We support you and your children (up to the age of 19) with occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech and language therapy to help you achieve the outcomes you want.

17/11/2025

In case you are not aware, the Family Information Service provide free information and signposting:

The Family Information Service (FIS) provides a free and impartial information and signposting service.

04/11/2025

Please see the attached details of the Preparing for Adulthood roadshow on 14 January at Bracknell and Wokingham College:

09/10/2025

Would you like to help shape the future for young children (from birth to five years) and families?

Bracknell Forest Council are looking for parents and carers who are passionate about making a positive impact and are committed to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement to join their 'best start in life' steering group.

Benefits of participation include:
👉 influence decisions and strategies that affect young children’s early years, learning, development and education
👉 connect with other people who share the same passion
👉 gain early access to new initiatives, training, and resources

If this sounds like something you would like to take part in please email early.years@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

06/10/2025

Parenting Special Children have a support group on 23 October 12.30pm - 2.30pm at Great Hollands Community Centre. Please note they are a dairy free setting. Please contact Charlie for more information: charlie@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk Please also see details of their conference on 18 November:

PSC Neurodivergence and Emotional Regulation in Children and Young People Conference 2025.