Information, Advice and Support - IAS Service for Windsor and Maidenhead

31/12/2025

23/12/2025

IPSEA has a huge range of free template letters, online resources and SEND legal guides can help you navigate the SEND system and secure the education your child is legally entitled to.
From information on EHC plans and SEN support, to how to prepare for an appeal or take action when things go wrong - our resources explain what you need to know.
Explore our resources here:

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are entitled to support with their education. Follow the links below to find out more and to access our free guides, resources and template letters. If you’re not sure where to find the information you need, you can also...

22/12/2025

Autism Berkshire have collated some tips to help autistic people and their families have an autism-friendly festive season are available from the following charities:

- Click this link for advice from the National Autistic Society https://tinyurl.com/4n43y2uj

- Click this link for advice from Contact https://bit.ly/3uFix9J
And our Helpline team will be happy to advise you if you have any questions about preparing for the Christmas period.

Our Christmas list of autism-friendly tips to support you and your family through the festive season.

18/12/2025

Contact have shared : New BBC Woman’s Hour Podcast: SEND in the Spotlight

We wanted to share a brand-new podcast launching from BBC Woman's Hour that puts Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) firmly centre stage.
SEND in the Spotlight, hosted by Nuala McGovern, explores what life is really like for children and young people with SEND – and for the families, teachers, and professionals supporting them. https://www.facebook.com/people/Womans-Hour/100070460199795/

Each episode takes a key part of the SEND journey and looks at what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to change. Expect honest conversations, practical advice, and insight from families, experts, educators and decision-makers.
The series will also feature well-known guests, including actors Anna Maxwell Martin and Kellie Bright, who share their own experiences navigating the SEND system as parents.

New episodes are released every Monday on BBC Sounds and via RSS.
You can subscribe now on BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes go live.
Families can also share their own stories by emailing send@bbc.co.uk

18/12/2025

GEMS Sensory Processing Workshop
Hosted by Parenting Special Children:
Understanding sensory processing, sensory overload, sensory seeking behaviour, strategies to support & how to manage sensory arousal.

Online:
Tuesday 24th February 2026. 7-9pm

Booking link :

A workshop for families living, or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area (Bracknell, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead).

17/12/2025

GEMS serves families who live or whose GP is based in East Berkshire (Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell). Whether you’re early in exploration, awaiting assessment, or seeking strategies for everyday life post diagnosis, they welcome you.

Please note this service is for Parents and Carers only.

GEMS are delighted to announce we have released some new dates for a few of their workshops, please see details below;

Understanding Emotional Regulation
Online: Wednesday 21st January 2026. 7-9pm

AuHD
Online: Tuesday 3rd February 2026. 7-9pm
Booking link : https://parentingspecialchildren.co.uk/events/audhd-workshop-berks-east-feb-2026/

Interoception
Online: Tuesday 3rd March 2026. 7-9pm
Booking link : https://parentingspecialchildren.co.uk/events/interoception-workshop-berks-east-march-2026/

If this is not what you are looking for please visit the GEMS website to see the entire range of workshops and courses.
https://www.gems4health.com/workshops/

For families registered with a Berkshire East NHS GP surgery (Boroughs of Bracknell Forest, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead), or living in these areas.

16/12/2025

RBWM SEND Holiday Activities and Clubs 2025

12/12/2025

💜Join Witherslacks free webinar with Aaron Boysen, a Registered Dietitian from Primary Care Dietitians. In this webinar, they will explore:

🍽 What ARFID and Pica are and how to recognise the signs and symptoms.

🍽 When a child's eating behaviours require professional intervention and understand the referral pathways.

🍽 Evidence-based approaches that you can use to support children and young people with ARFID and Pica at mealtimes.

Book via: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/events/webinar-neurodiversity-arfid-pica-explained/

11/12/2025

Understanding the experiences of mental health care for young adults in Berkshire - survey

NHS Berkshire Foundation Trust is looking to understand and improve the experiences of younger adults accessing mental health services in Berkshire - please ask your young adults to take a few minutes to fill in this survey .

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2ektcThCEyAqc80otZzJMDBgvl9205Jm7oHQBVi-DNURUxKWlZSNEVPUzhPQUU5RkVONEY5R0NBVy4u