Community links page - October 26
Information from Reading SEND Local Offer
Reading Directory | Activities in Reading October Half Term 2026 – keep up to date with activities available during October half term.
Reading Directory | Fairytale Farm - Illuminated Evenings - 23rd Oct 2026 - 15th Nov 2026 - Our Illuminated Evenings take place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 23 October to 15 November, as well as every evening during October Half Term from 24 October to 1 November.
Reading Directory | Free Respite Breaks for Unpaid Carers - The Unpaid Carers Respite Service Pilot, launched by Reading Borough Council, aims to provide flexible respite opportunities that enable carers to take a meaningful break from their caring responsibilities, helping to maintain their health and wellbeing and support them to continue in their caring role.
Reading Directory | Grants - The Family Information Service/SEND Local Offer have put together information on organisations that can offer grants to support families.
Reading Directory | Reading Local Area - Ordinarily Available Provision & Graduated Response - This guide is to help everyone better understand what is available in Reading for children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who do not need an Education, Health and Care (ECH) plan but still need specialist support.
Sport Together
Please click here to view information from Sport Together who provide inclusive sports opportunities. They are holding their next Sport Together event at Cantley Park on 29th October.
Promise Inclusion Charity Curry Night - Monday 19th October
Please click here to view a flyer about a Charity Curry night being held by Promise Inclusion on Monday 19th October.
Reading SEND Local Offer Survey
The Family Information Service/SEND Local Offer need your help! Please could you spare a few minutes to complete our SEND Local Offer Survey, your help is appreciated. We will be offering a £50 gift voucher to one lucky winner once the survey has closed.
It’s that time of the year again! SEND Local Offer needs your feedback …..SEND Local Offer Annual Survey – 2026 - 2027 (October 2026) – Fill in form
Survey ends on Saturday 31 st October the results will be published on the SEND Local Offer
Other updates from Reading SEND Local Offer
Reading Directory | Newlife, changing lives of disabled children. We help disabled children and their families with support, equipment, and play opportunities they need to thrive.
Reading Directory | University of Reading, Wellbeing Hub Monthly Talks – use the link to find out more
Reading Directory | Reading Families Forum, Parenting special Children Anxiety Workshop, 2026 – Sessions held at the Family Hubs
Reading Directory | Reading Families Forum, Peer Support On-Line Sessions Online sessions
Reading Directory | Building for the Future, October Half Term Break 2026 at The Treehouse
October half term short breaks – please contact the provider directly to book a place. Find out more about eligibility here - short_breaks_guide_for_parent_carers_2026_-_april_2026.pdf
Reading Directory | SEND Short Breaks - Reading Play - October 2026
Reading Directory | SEND Short Breaks - October Half Term - Make/Sense Theatre
Reading Directory | SEND Short Breaks - October Half Term Holidays - Reading FC SEND Play Camp
Reading Directory | SEND Short Breaks - October Half Term Holidays - Reading FC SEND Sports Camp
Reading Directory | SEND Short Breaks Service - October 2026 - NCS (1:1 Community-Based)
Wokingham Libraries October newsletter
Please click here to view the October newsletter from Wokingham libraries.
Big Draw Festival - Wednesday 28 October
Please see attached poster about the Big Draw Festival being held on Wednesday 28th October.
ASD Family Help October newsletter
Please click here to view the ASD Family Help newsletter.
Wokingham CAN Network News - October 26
Please click here to read the Wokingham CAN Network news which includes information about October half term activities.
Make Sense Community Brochure
Please click here to view a brochure from Make Sense Theatre Company.
Reading SEND Short Breaks - October half term
Please click here to read information about October half term short breaks from Reading SEND Local Offer.
Stay and Play Sessions at The Treehouse – October half term
Please click here to view information about stay and play sessions at the Treehouse during October half term.
Please click here to view free events being offered by the Wokingham Family Hubs team in October and November 26.
There is also a special family event taking place on Friday 23 October to celebrate the launch of Gruffalo Granny, the brand-new book by Julia Donaldson. Please click here to view a flyer and the details are below:
Date: Friday 23 October
Time: Drop in any time between 9.30am and 11.30am
Venue: Ambleside Family Hub
Cost: Free – no booking required
Promise Inclusion September Newsletter
Please click here to view the Promise Inclusion September Newsletter.
Information from Reading SEND Local Offer
Reading Directory | Webinar for Families, Transitions for Children with SEND, 8th Oct. 2026 – Dingley Promise - Transitions can be tricky for children with SEND, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Does your child struggle with changes in routine during the day, or are you looking for help to support them with the transition from nursery to school?
Reading Directory | Reading Borough Council’s Educational Psychology Service Parent/Carers Workshops 2026-2027 - RBC Educational Psychology Service are offering the above workshops every half term (12 workshops in total). Use the link so that you can decide which is most appropriate for you and your child.
- Helping your child with fears and worries - Child is aged 5-12 years
- Autism and anxiety - Child is aged 6 – 16 years
- Little People Big Feelings - Child is aged 3-5 years
Reading Directory | Reading Families Forum, Peer Support On-Line Sessions - Come join other parents and carers from your area for a friendly online chat and an opportunity to discuss SEND topics.
- South Reading: Tuesday 13th October 10 -11
- East Reading: Wednesday 14th October 10 -11
- North Reading: Tuesday 20th October 10 - 11
- West Reading: Wednesday 21st October 10 -11
Reading Directory | ACRE Family Support Team (Alafia) - Supporting black and minority ethnic families with a child (0-25) with additional needs or disabilities.
Reading Directory | Ethnically Diverse Communities Coffee Morning, Parenting Special Children
FACE
Please click here to view information from FACE Family Advice website. Some of their sessions are free but others have fees chargeable.
