COMMUNITY LINKS

 

FestForAll - Saturday 16th July

 

Please click here to view information about FestForAll taking place on 16th July.

 

Summer Sports Camp

 

Please click here to view a leaflet about Power Up Kids Activity Camps being held during the summer holidays.

 

Wokingham CAN Network

Please find information below from Wokingham CAN Network:

 

CAN Network news – June 22

California Country Park Sensory Walk – Open to all

Chance to Dance June dates 22 – open to all

Monday Madness Youth Group

CLASP working with CAB flyer

FIRST parent training courses

SENDIASS parent training courses

 

 

Wokingham Bikeathon

 

My Journey Wokingham is helping to organise this year’s Wokingham Bikeathon which is a great family-friendly event, taking place on 26th June.  See attached poster and information about their new bio-degradable medals.

 

Thames Valley Autism Support Card

 

The Thames Valley Autism Alert Card provides a simple way for autistic people of all ages and their parents or carers to quickly and easily explain the condition to others, giving cardholders and their families more confidence to go out and about.

Autism Berkshire issues the Thames Valley Autism Alert Card free of charge to anyone living in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes who has an autism diagnosis*. More than 2,500 cards are now in use.

The card is intended to be shown if the cardholder finds themselves in a situation where they need assistance or cannot easily explain their behaviour to people around them or to the emergency services.

Please click here for further information

 

Spice Jets Ice Hockey

 

Please click here to view information about Spice Jets which offers children and young people with additional needs the opportunity to learn to play ice hockey.

 

Promise Inclusion Information

 

Please click here to view the Promise Inclusion May newsletter and an Agenda for the Promise Inclusion AGM on 7th July.  Please click here for information about an event for Carers being held on 6th June.

 

Woodley Scouts free taster sessions

 

 

Carers Week Information Event - 6.6.22

 

Please click here for information about an event for Carers being held on 6th June.

 

Promise Inclusion

 

Please click here to see an invitation to an AGM on 7th July from Wokingham Promise Inclusion.

 

SEND Basketball

 

Please click here to view a flyer about a SEND basketball session on Monday 30th May.

 

SEND Multisports

 

Please click here to view a flyer about SEND Multisports sessions available to book and which will take place during half term.

 

Disabled Living Magazine

 

Please click here to read the Disabled Living Kidz to Adultz Magazine.

 

Feel Inspired Golf Sessions

 

Please click here to view a flyer about SEND Golf sessions.

 

Kidz to Adultz Exhibition

 

Please click here to view information about a Kidz to Adultz Exhibition being held on 17th May.

 

Half Term Sports Camps

 

 

Please click here for information about sports camps being held during May half term.

 

 

Mental Health Awareness Week - 9th-15th May 2022

 

Please click here for information about Mental Health Awareness Week.

 

Marvellous Tribute Festival

 

Tickets are now available for the Marvellous Tribute Festival to be held at Dinton pastures on 23rd and 24th July.  Please click here for further information.

 

 

Promise Inclusion April Mailing

 

Please click here to view the April newsletter from Promise Inclusion (formerly Mencap).

 

Cricket Sessions

 

Please click here to view a flyer about free SEND cricket sessions being held on Wednesdays at Bulmershe Leisure Centre from 5-6pm.  For further information email: chris.baker@berkshirecricketfoundation.org.  Although the flyer states 12 years upwards, we have been advised that  students from age 10 onwards are welcome too. 

 

Reading Families Forum

 

Please click here to view a flyer about a Reading Families Forum online coffee morning, being held on 11th May, about school avoidance.

 

Bracknell Samaritans Run

 

This year marks '50 years of listening' for the Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot & Districts branch of Samaritans.  And we’re also celebrating the return of the annual Bracknell Samaritans Run – now in its 40th year!  The event takes place on Saturday 25 June 2022.  at Easthampstead Park Community School.  Please click here for further information and details about how to register to join the event.

 

Promise Inclusion Newsletter

 

Please click here to view the March 2022 Promise Inclusion newsletter.

 

CAN Network Information

 

Please click the following links to view information from the CAN Network:

 

CAN newsletter March 22

Rose Buddies Movie Mates

Theatre Trip - Shrek the Musical

The Ark - Trash to Treasure

 

 

Parenting Courses offered by Wokingham FIRST April-May 22

 

The following courses are available to be booked by families living in the Borough of Wokingham:

 

Supporting Behaviour course

Supporting Behaviour workshop

Sleep Matters course

Waking up to Health Sleep course

Sleep and anxiety course

FIRST registration form (downloads as word document)

 

Enquiries and booking forms should be emailed to:  first@wokingham.gov.uk

 

Kidz to Adultz South Event 

 

Please click here for information about a Kidz to Adultz event being held in May.

 

 

 

National Association of Therapeutic Parents

 

Please click here to view information from the National Association of Therapeutic Parents who hold virtual discussions groups, known as listening circles, for parents.

 

Grass Roots Youth Club

 

Please click here to view information about a new inclusive Youth Club in Caversham.

 

Autism Practice Newsletter

 

Please click here to view the latest Autism Practice Newsletter from the National Autistic Society.

 

Kidz to Adultz

 

Please click here to view the latest Kidz to Adultz magazine.

 

Reading Family Aid

 

Please click here to view Reading Family Aid March newsletter.

 

CLASP

CLASP stands for Caring, Listening And Supporting Partnership.  CLASP is a self-advocacy group for people with learning disabilities in the Wokingham borough.  Please click here to go to their website and here for information about events they are running in March.

 

March 22 Special Days and Celebrations

 

Please click here to view a list of special days and celebrations in March 2022.

 

Promise Inclusion February 22 newsletter

 

Please click here to view the February 22 newsletter from Promise Inclusion.

 

 

Kidz to Adultz

Please click here to go to the Kidz to Adultz website to view information about their latest events.

 

 

Parenting Special Children

 

Please click here to view information from Parenting Special Children.

 

February Half Term Activities

 

Families who have children/young people with SEND please note you will need to book these activities – please see link to all activities below.

February Half Term Activities 2022 | Reading Services Guide (openobjects.com)

Poster about SEN Basketball sessions

 

Promise Inclusion January Mailing

 

Please click here to view the January mailing from Promise Inclusion.

 

National Autistic Society

 

Please click here to view the latest news from the National Autistic Society

 

Autism Eye Website

 

Please click here to view information on the Autism Eye Website.

 

Care for the Family

 

A message about Christmas from Care for the Family.

 

 

Preparing for Christmas

 

Please click here to read tips from the National Autistic Society on preparing for Christmas.

 

CAN Network December Newsletter

 

Please click here to read the CAN Network December Newsletter

 

 

Promise Inclusion November 21 newsletter

 

Please click here to read the Promise Inclusion November 21 newsletter.

 

Parenting Smart website

 

Please click here to view the Parenting Smart website which is a free online resource featuring practical advice and tried-and-tested tips for parents and carers of primary age children.  

 

Promise Inclusion Job Vacancy

 

Please click here to view a Promise Inclusion Job Vacancy for a Gateway Coordinator.

 

Wokingham Libraries Information

 

Please click the links below to view information from Wokingham libraries:

Library Events November 21

Teen Writing Group

Virtual Storytime information

Book Trust story time prize

Children's Writing Group

 

Promise Inclusion Information

 

Please click the links below to view information from Promise Inclusion:

 

October 21 Mailing

Christmas Buffet and Quiz

Children's party poster

 

Sensory Toy Library

 

One of our parents runs a not for profit (free to use) Sensory Toy Library - that any of the school families at the school can use (if they can collect and drop toys back to Bracknell). They have a catalogue at www.bracknellsensorytoylibrary.com and email bracknellsensorytoylibrary@gmail.com 

 

Wokingham Hot Air Balloon Trail

 

Please click here to view a poster giving information about a Hot Air Balloon Trail taking place during half term.

 

Free Half Term Event at Eton College Museum

 

Please click here to view a poster about a free half term event at Eton College Museum.

 

Parenting Special Children Support Groups

 

Please click here to view information about Community Parent/Carer Support groups run by Parenting Special Children.

 

Halloween Event

Please see attached poster for details of a Halloween Event on 30th October being held by Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare.

 

Reading Museum Half Term Activities

 

Please see the attached leaflet for details of October Half Term 2021 activities at Reading Museum - Further information can be found at the following link:  Holiday Fun | Reading Museum

 

Charity Firework Display

 

Float Video

 

This short Pixel film was written by Bobby Rubio who has an autistic child and wanted to share his experiences as a parent.

 

Wokingham Children’s Book Festival

 

If you have a bookworm in your house, then make sure they know about the Wokingham Children’s Book Festival on October 16th/17th. 

It’s a weekend of fun with both in-person sessions in the Town Hall and live online. We have big names and local talent stopping by for fun, laughter, and storytelling. They’ll be armed with advice and inspiration to get your young ones writing too.Looking forward to welcoming Keiran Larwood, Joshua Seigal, Holly Webb, Hannah Lee, David Melling, Anabelle Sami, Krina Patel- Sage, Benjamin Dean and Swapna Haddow live from New Zealand! 

To book your sessions at https://wokingham-tc.gov.uk/bookfest/. 

 

October half term activities

 

Please the following links to view information about October half term activities for children and young people with SEND:  Play sessions (aged 5-7) and Multi Sports camps (aged 8-16).

 

Reading Rockets half term SEN Basketball sessions

 

Please click here for information about SEN Basketball sessions being held during October half term.

 

Promise Inclusion

 

Please click here to view the Promise Inclusion September newsletter and here to view a flyer about a half term trip to Lazer Quest for Siblings.

 

Swings and Smiles Youth Club

  

Please see attached poster about the Swings and Smiles Youth Club in Thatcham which is aimed at children aged 11 and over who attend a specialist school or unit. This group is suitable for children who are able to communicate their needs and are independent in their personal care.  Youth Club runs every other week on a Friday evening from 6.00 - 7.30pm. If you would like more information please email office@swingsandsmiles.co.uk. 

 

 Active Travel Competition

 

To link in with Bike to School Week and International Walking Month (October), Wokingham Borough Council have launched an Active Travel Poster Competition:  please click here to see a poster giving further information.

 

Health Day - 1.10.21

 

Please click here to view a poster about a Health Day taking place on 1st October.

 

 

October Half Term SEN Theatre Workshops

 

Please click here to view information about October Half Term SEN Theatre Workshops

 

Care for the Family Online Events

 

Please click here for details of online events being offered by Care for the Family.  These include courses for parents to learn tools to help with challenging behaviour.

 

Cycle Festival - Sunday 12 September 2021

 

Please click here to view a poster about a cycle festival being held on 12th September.

 

SEN Basketball

Please click here to view a poster about SEN Basketball sessions.

 

Promise Inclusion July 21 Mailing

 

Please click here to view information from Promise Inclusion for July 21.

 

Covid Vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds with Down Syndrome and other learning difficulties

The Down Syndrome Association have shared an article about Covid Vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds with severe neurodisabilities, Down’s syndrome, immunosuppression and multiple or severe learning disabilities.

 

Thames Valley Police "Kicks" Football sessions

Thames Valley Police are running "Kicks" Football sessions for young people in July.  This is what they say:

We are running a sporting activity run with Reading FC to help engage with the community and to get young people active and involved in sports this summer rather than causing anti-social behaviour.

We are hoping to promote the “Kicks” program run after schools but also throughout the summer by attending the session on Friday 23rd of July between 6-8pm at St Crispins School.  We are also planning to have a friendly kick around on the “Goals” football fields in Woodley on Saturday the 24th of July between 6 – 7pm.

If you are interested please drop on by to the events as both are walk in sessions and do not require prior booking.

 

Head2Head Sensory Theatre

This is what Head2Head Sensory Theatre say about themselves:

Head2Head Sensory Theatre is a small, volunteer-led charity that makes theatre fully accessible and inclusive for all. 

All young people have the right to enjoy the magic of theatre, experience the sights, sounds and scents of a different world and become part of that world. Our immersive and multi-sensory productions are lively and full of fun.  Our actors use Makaton signing and our films are captioned. 

Please can you let your families know about our Awesome August events (click link)?  We have virtual and live shows on offer as well as zoom sessions and films.  Everything comes with an advance pack to prepare for the activity.

 

Flower Stall - Thursday 29th July 11-1 pm

 

Please see attached poster inviting families to come and support Addington Sixth Formers running a flower stall in Woodley to raise funds for Addington Association and The Ridgeline Trust.

 

Lions Summer Fun Day - 15 August

 

Please click here to view a poster and an invitation and further information about a Lions Summer Fun Day and here to view the registration form.   It is a free day out for children with disabilities/special education needs their families and helpers - something we all need this summer!

 

Wild World Heroes Summer Reading Challenge

Wild World Heroes is the Summer Reading Challenge theme for 2021 at Wokingham, Woodley and Lower Earley Libraries.

To join just pop into your local library and collect your starter pack or join online Summer Reading Challenge

Read six library books and collect your finisher pack with medal and a certificate when you complete the challenge.

 

SEND Summer Sports Camps

 

Please click here to view information about SEND summer multi sports holiday camps. taking place during the summer holidays.

  

Soundabout

 

Soundabout are running an online live music festival on 17th July, please click here for further information.

 

Promise Inclusion Information

 

Please click the links below to read information from Promise Inclusion:

 

June 21 newsletter

Auction Catalogue

AGM Agenda – 22 July 21

 

Disabled Living Venue to Virtual Event - w/c 28.6.21

 

 

Disabled Living’s free virtual event is dedicated to people of all ages with a disability and/or additional needs, their families, carers and those who support them

 

Raise a Reader Course

 

Please click here to read information about a "Raise a Reader" course being offered by Wokingham Borough Council Adult Education.

 

Wokingham Libraries Teen Reading Challenge

 

Please click here to see information about a Teen Reading Challenge being run by Wokingham Libraries from July 1 - September 1, 2021  

 

Information from Reading Elevate

 

Please click here to view information from Reading Elevate about supported internships and post 16 opportunities for SEND students.

 

Autism Berkshire Workshops

 

Please click here to view information from Autism Berkshire about free workshops, about understanding benefits, being held in June and July.

 

Reading Families Forum

 

Please click here to view information from Reading Families Forum.

 

Wheelchair Basketball Taster Day

 

Please click here to view a poster and here to read information about a free Wheelchair basketball taster day 

 

Service User Network (SUN)

Please click here to view a poster and here for further information about the Service User Network (SUN) peer support group for people suffering from complex emotional difficulties or personality disorders.

 

 

Care for the Family

 

Please click here to view Care for the Family website

 

Sleep Course -  16 June 21

 

Please click here to view information about a "Sleep Matters" course being held in on 16th June.  Please click here to access a registration form (Word document).

 

Information from CLASP

 

Please click the links below for further information:

 

Learning Disability Week – 14- 20^thJune

Coffee zoom drop-ins – June 21

Mental Imagery Research Invitation

Mental Imagery Form

Wokingham Recovery College June newsletter

Skittles and dinner night 24.6.21

Take Notice – CLASP campaigning group

Lung cancer easy read poster

CLASP website

 

Promise Inclusion Information

 

Please click here to view the May 21 newsletter from Bracknell and Wokingham Promise Inclusion and here to view information about a carers' lunch.

 

Reading Families Forum Updates

 

Please click here to view updates from the Reading Families Forum for the week beginning 24th May 21.

 

Feel Inspired Golf Academy

 

Please click here to view a poster about the "Feel Inspired" Golf Academy which offers golf sessions to SEND children and young people aged 8-21.

 

 

Disabled Living Magazine

 

Please click here to read the May 21 Disabled Living Magazine.

 

SEND Local Offer reminder - Information from Reading Family Information Service

 

Please click here for information from Reading Family Information Service.

 

Wokingham Libraries Virtual Events 

 

Please click here to view virtual events, for children and young people, being offered in June by Wokingham libraries.

 

 

 

Reading Families Forum - for Reading families

Please click here to view information from Reading Families Forum for the week beginning 17.5.21.

 

CAN Network May 21 Newsletter

 

Please click here to view the CAN Network May 21 Newsletter

 

Sleep Courses - May and June

 

Please click here to view a poster about a "Sleep Matters" online course being held in May and a "Waking Up to Healthy Sleep" course being held in June.  Please click here to access a registration form (Word document).

 

May half term SEND camps

 

Please click here for information about SEND Camps (for ages 8 years to 16 years) being held at the Avenue School during May Half Term.

 

Reading Rockets Basketball

 

Please click here for information about Reading Rockets Basketball sessions being held in May half term.

 

Association Family Quiz Night

 

Please click here to view information about a virtual Family Quiz Night being run by the Association on Tuesday 18th March.

 

Reading Families Forum - for Reading families

Please click here to view information from Reading Families Forum for the week beginning 10.5.21.

 

Elevate Post 16 Opportunities

 

Please click here to view a poster from Elevate about Post 16 Opportunities.

 

Reading Families Forum

 

Please click here to view information from Reading Families Forum dated 5.5.21.

 

Disabled Living Newsletter

 

Please click here to read Disabled Living's April 21 newsletter

 

Promise Inclusion Information

 

Please click here to read the Promise Inclusion April newsletter and here to view a poster about a SMILES FOR SIBS Day Trip to Windsor

 

Wokingham Libraries

 

Please click here to view events being offered in May by Wokingham libraries.

• Saturday May 8  - Teen Writing Author visit with Lesley Parr from 10.30am to 12noon. Suitable for young people in Year 6 and above.
• Tuesday May 25 - Virtual Storytime at 11am. We will be sharing some Springtime stories.  Suitable for families with children aged 7 and under.

·         Friday 28 May - Elmer Virtual Storytime at 11am to 11.15am. We will be sharing Elmer stories with downloadable activity pack.  Suitable for families with children aged 7 and under.

All sessions will be on Microsoft Teams, To sign up just email libraries@wokingham.gov.uk with the session you would like to attend,  your name and library card number and you will be sent details of how to join the day before.

 

Reading Libraries

 

Sent on behalf of Reading Libraries: 

Did your child miss out on their Bookstart Baby or Treasure Pack in lockdown? During our opening hours you can pick up a pack from the Central library or from Battle, Caversham or Tilehurst Libraries.

You can check out our opening hours here 

Just call 0118 9375950 to arrange a collection time! (there is currently no drop in service, therefore please do call prior to collection)

 

Reading Families Forum Online session for parents

 

Please click here to view information from the Reading Families Forum about an Online session for parents being held on 13th May.

 

Reading Families Forum Information - 20.4.21

 

Please click here to view information from Reading Families Forum.

 

Kidz to Adultz Virtual Event 28 June – 2^nd July

 

Kidz to Adultz at Disabled Living are holding a week long virtual event from Monday 28^th June to Friday 2^nd July 2021 for people of all ages with disabilities and additional needs, older people, relatives, parents, carers, and the professionals who support them.  Please click here to go to their website.

 

Veg Power 60 Lunchbox Hacks

 

Veg Power's on-going mission is to encourage the UK to eat more veg and to make it easier for parents and carers to add more veg to children's lunchboxes they have developed some lunchbox hacks (click link to view).

 

Addington School Association Lottery

 

Addington Association has launched a lottery to raise funds for the school.  Please click here for further information and