Bracknell Forest Information Advice and Support Service

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.

11/02/2026

Have you heard of Breakthrough supported employment? They aim to help people with an autism diagnosis or a learning disability get a job. They support people to learn new skills, get a job and achieve their full potential. Please see the attached link for more details:

Supported employment is about helping people with a learning disability or autism. Breakthrough is a supported employment service in Bracknell Forest.

10/02/2026

Did you know about the Enquiries, Advice and Support Line for Occupational Therapy? The phone lines are open from 9am-3.30pm on a Tuesday and Thursday: 0118 9043700. If you require additional support to make a phone call, please email: cypittriage2@berkshire.nhs.uk

09/02/2026

Did you know about Elevate Me - they provide careers guidance in schools to years 9, 10 and 11 pupils who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). Elevate also offer careers guidance to young people who are NEET and aged 16-18, or up until reaching the age of 25 as a care leaver or with an EHCP. Please see the attached link for more details:

Elevate Me is the place for 13-24 year olds in Bracknell Forest, Berkshire to get advice and support on employment, mentoring, volunteering and work experience. Develop your employment skills today.

05/02/2026

Have you seen the attached link with resources for Preparing for Adulthood?

Preparing for adulthood needs to begin early – schools and professional involved with you  should start having discussions with you about your long-term goals, so you can start planning for your future. Moving on in education and training - the first step on the pathway to adulthood.…

02/02/2026

Are you aware of Signal 4 Carers who offer free information, advice and support to anyone who provides help and support to someone else. Please see the attached link to their website for more information:

About Support for people caring for someone else Our mission is to make life better for carers. We support carers with advice and information. We connect carers with other carers and we advocate for carers rights. Carers Registered Female Carers Male Carers Our Story Mission Our mission is to make l...

31/01/2026

Please see details of PCF events:
2 February - Connections 10-12, the Oaks
3 February - breakfast meet up 9-11 at the Old Manor
5 February - Connections online between 12-1 or 7-8
9 February - Connections create and craft 10-12, the Oaks
13 February - open forum online 12-1 with Christina Skipper
23 February - Connections 10-12, the Oaks
For more information, please contact the Parent Carer Forum:

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