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# Reading Information, Advice and Support for SEND

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- [Home](https://www.readingiass.org/) - About Sarah About Helen About Toni Said the information, advice and support we gave was very helpful. (Average score of 4.93 out of 5) Said we are very neutral, fair and unbiased. (Average score of 4.87 out of 5) Were very satisfied with the service we gave. (Average score of 4.92 out of 5) Were
- [Events](https://www.readingiass.org/events/) - Events We will add events and training courses here to help you keep up to date with opportunities you may find helpful. SEND support in school and beyond Please join us for online training (using Microsoft Teams) to help parents/carers know about SEND support in Reading schools. We offer two sessions, tailored for those with
- [OTHER ORGANISATIONS](https://www.readingiass.org/other-organisations/) - Other OrganisationsLocal OrganisationsAutism Berkshire A local support group for parents and carers of children and adults with autism, autism related problems, Asperger Syndrome or challenging behaviour. Tel: 01189 594 594 E-mail: contact@autismberkshire.org.uk​ Site: www.autismberkshire.org.uk Reading Mencap A Family Support Service providing help and support for people with a learning disability, and their families, in the
- [FACTSHEETS AND IASS DOCUMENTS](https://www.readingiass.org/factsheets-and-iass-documents/) - Factsheets & IASS Documents On this page you’ll find lots of documents which can help to answer many of the questions you may have. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please feel free to contact us by phone or email and we’ll do our best to help you. Factsheets Name File
- [What do we mean by impartial information, advice and support?  ](https://www.readingiass.org/what-do-we-mean-by-impartial-information-advice-and-support/) - This information is about the impartial information, advice and support required by the SEND Code of Practice. What does the SEND Code of Practice say? The Children and Families Act 2014 says local authorities must provide information advice and support about special educational needs (SEN), disability, health and social care for children, young people and
- [FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE](https://www.readingiass.org/for-children-young-people/) - Information for Children & Young People Your legal rights Some useful information about your legal rights can be found on this LawStuff website for young people. Mental Health Lots of resources can be found on Brighter Futures for Children website here Young People’s Zone – Mental Health Careers If you are 16+ and thinking about
- [EXCLUSION](https://www.readingiass.org/exclusion/) - ExclusionsInformation for you if your child has been excluded from school It can be a confusing and worrying time if your child receives either a fixed-term or permanent exclusion from school and you may wish to talk to us about your options. In the meantime, there are some useful resources that you may wish to
- [CONTACT](https://www.readingiass.org/contact/) - Contact UsYou can use this form to contact the service, although you may find that the quickest way to contact us is via our helpline or email. AddressWhitley Health and Social Services Centre 268 Northumberland Avenue Reading RG2 7PJ Helpline0118 937 3421 Emailiass@reading.gov.uk Name * Email * Subject Message We follow the Corporate Complaints Procedure
- [VOLUNTEERING](https://www.readingiass.org/volunteering/) - VolunteeringGive a voice / make a differenceVolunteer supporters Reading IASS works with volunteers to boost its capacity to support parents. Volunteers undertake training and play a vital role in providing support. Who are our volunteers? Volunteers may have personal experience of a child or young person with special educational needs or may have experience of
- [YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKED AFTER](https://www.readingiass.org/young-people-who-are-looked-after/) - Young People Who are Looked AfterInformation As a child or young person who is looked after by Reading Borough Council’s children’s services (Brighter Futures for Children) you should expect a high level of support and good plans for your education, health and care needs. There is lots of information on the Brighter Futures for Children
- [YOUNG PEOPLE IN CUSTODY](https://www.readingiass.org/young-people-in-custody/) - Young People in CustodyWho is this service for? It’s for you if you’ve been in trouble and are now involved with the Youth Justice Service (YJS) in Reading. We can help you find out what education and training support you can access if you have special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND). ​If you have
- [SOCIAL CARE](https://www.readingiass.org/social-care/) - Social careThe Local Offer The Reading Local Offer is the place to find information about social care services and provision for children and young people with SEN or disabilities, including leisure activities & short breaks, childcare and moving from child to adult services. You may also find some specific advice around your caring responsibilities through
- [Local SEND Guides & Resources](https://www.readingiass.org/local-send-guides-resources/) - Local SEND Guides & ResourcesLinking everything from one place Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the latest information about SEND services and where to find them. Now there’s a resource which lists everything in one place. Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC), Reading Borough Council’s children’s services department, has a page on its website
- [HEALTH](https://www.readingiass.org/health/) - HealthCCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) CCGs are responsible for the planning and commissioning of health care services for their local area. The CCG covering Reading is Berkshire West, details of which can be found on the Berkshire West CCG website. The Local Offer The Reading SEND Local Offer is where to go for information about health
- [CHOOSING A SCHOOL](https://www.readingiass.org/choosing-a-school/) - Choosing a SchoolYou might find that you have some questions or concerns around choosing a school for your child with SEND. Click below to see a guide for parents on choosing a school. You can also contact us if you would like to talk about your particular situation. AddressWhitley Health and Social Services Centre 268
- [ATTENDING A MEETING](https://www.readingiass.org/attending-a-meeting/) - Attending a meetingThings to think about to help you prepare Make sure you know why the meeting is being held – what is the purpose of it? Make sure you know who is going to be present at the meeting What do you want to get out of the meeting? Be flexible and open
- [VIDEOS AND WEBINARS - CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE](https://www.readingiass.org/videos-and-webinars-children-and-young-people/) - Videos and webinars for children and young peopleWhat is Reading IASS? SEND support in mainstream schools An introduction to EHC Plans IASS Helpline: 0118 937 3421 email: iass@reading.gov.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Readingiass
- [VIDEOS AND WEBINARS - PARENTS AND CARERS](https://www.readingiass.org/videos-and-webinars-parents-and-carers/) - Videos and webinars for parents and carersWhat is Reading IASS? - added 07/2021 An introduction to SEND support - added 07/2021 Education Health and Care Plans - added 02/2022 IASS Helpline: 0118 937 3421 email: iass@reading.gov.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Readingiass
- [How We Can Help](https://www.readingiass.org/how-we-can-help/) - How we can help youListenWe take time to listen to your concerns in order to give you the most suitable information, advice and support.ImpartialOffer impartial information, advice and support. Our impartiality policy PracticalOffer practical help with writing letters and emails and filling in forms. We can also signpost to other services that can help with
- [Personal Budgets](https://www.readingiass.org/personal-budgets/) - Personal Budgets This information is about personal budgets for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). What is a personal budget? A personal budget for SEN is money identified to pay for support specified in an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) for a child or young person with SEN. It can include
- [What to look for in a school](https://www.readingiass.org/what-to-look-for-in-a-school/) - What to look for in a school Introduction It is important to remember that all children are different and what works for one child may not be the best for another, even if they have the same type of special educational need. You know your child best. This checklist will give you some ideas about
- [Education, Health and Care plans  ](https://www.readingiass.org/education-health-and-care-plans/) - Education, Health and Care plans This information is about Education, Health and Care plans. What is an Education, Health and Care plan? An Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) describes your child’s special educational needs (SEN) and the help they will get to meet them. An EHCP also includes any health and care provision that
- [What if I do not agree? ](https://www.readingiass.org/what-if-i-do-not-agree/) - What if I do not agree with decisions about the help my child is getting? This information is about what you can do if your child has SEND and you are unhappy about the help they are getting. Reading IASS for SEND can: • listen to your concerns • help you sort out the issues
- [EHC Needs Assessment - Easy Read](https://www.readingiass.org/ehc-needs-assessment-easy-read/) - This information is about Education, Health and Care needs assessments. It covers children and young people 0-25. What is an EHC needs assessment? An EHC needs assessment is a detailed look at the special educational needs or disability (SEND) of a child or young person and the support they may need in order to learn. It is carried
- [SEN support in mainstream schools  ](https://www.readingiass.org/send-support-in-mainstream-schools/) - SEND support in mainstream schools This information is about the support that mainstream schools must and should provide for children with special educational needs or a disability (SEND). The duties on schools Schools have a duty to make sure that they try their best to meet the needs of children who need extra help. They
- [Funding for special educational needs in mainstream schools ](https://www.readingiass.org/funding-for-special-educational-needs-in-mainstream-schools/) - This information is about funding for special educational needs or disability (SEND) in mainstream schools. What is SEND funding for? Schools should use some of their budget to buy things and put support in place for children who need extra help. For example, children with SEND might need: • changes to what they are taught • special
- [Reading Local Offer](https://www.readingiass.org/reading-local-offer/) - What is the Local Offer? The Local Offer www.readingsendlocaloffer.org is for: • Disabled children and young people (under 25) and their families • Children and young people with special educational needs. Special educational needs are when you need extra support to learn things. The Local Offer should: • make it easier to find out what you
- [FAQs](https://www.readingiass.org/frequently-asked-questions/) - Frequently Asked QuestionsWho is this service for?Parents and carers of children 0-25 who have special educational needs or a disability. Children and young people who have special educational needs or a disability.Which area do you cover?The service is for residents of the Reading borough area only, although the child or young person may be educated
- [How to use this site](https://www.readingiass.org/how-to-use-this-site/) - How to use this siteUsing this site We want you to be able to access all the information you need quickly and easily on this site. If you use assistive technology, all of the content should be easy to access but, if you’d like to use an alternative, we offer ReachDeck (previously Browsealoud). This not
- [How We Can Help](https://www.readingiass.org/how-we-can-help-you/) - How we can help youListenWe take time to listen to your concerns in order to give you the most suitable information, advice and support.ImpartialOffer impartial information, advice and support. Our impartiality policy PracticalOffer practical help with writing letters and emails and filling in forms. We can also signpost to other services that can help with