Reading IASS

Did you know? Reading IASS can still support you if your child attends a school outside Reading borough. Find out more at
➡️ www.readingiass.org

Join us for a dive into the SEN system and how it works in Reading. We are running online training for parents and carers of primary and secondary children, and those preparing for adulthood. Get free, impartial information, and get your questions answered!

If you live in Reading and have a child in year 5, with an EHCP, you may be starting to think about secondary school. You may be wondering how the transition process works, and what is best for your child. Reading IASS may be able to help. We have advice sheets that explain the process. We can also offer tailored advice, including on selecting your school preferences. Feel free to contact us for an informal chat on 0118 937 3421, or email on [email protected]

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Information on our website www.readingiass.org can be read aloud to you or translated into multiple languages using the ReachDeck symbol in the top left-hand corner of the screen.

Did you know? The information, advice and support we offer is free of charge. If you need help and advice, get in touch.
➡️ www.readingiass.org

If your child is in receipt of school transport, you may need to reapply for September. Please check with your case officer, or the school transport, if you are not sure if this applies to you. You can contact Reading IASS to help you make the application if your child has SEND.

Struggling with home to school transport applications? If you've been asked to reapply for transport and need support to complete the form, get in touch. If you are a parent of a child with SEND and live in Reading, we may be able to help you. Call 0118 937 3421, email [email protected] or see

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SEND reforms! Reading Families Forum are putting on online sessions to better understand the proposals and how you may wish to respond to the consultation. Email [email protected] to book your session on either 5 or 8 May.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS : please answer 3 quick questions about the reforms at
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROPOSALS: CDC webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee8p83R5F-Q

Is your child struggling with school avoidance? Do you think there may be underlying SEND? Have you tried lots of strategies already but concerned that you're not getting anywhere?

IASS might be able to help you. We can talk with you about what might be behind your child's avoidance, and we have an advice pack that explains the link between avoidance and SEND. If you live in Reading borough, feel free to leave us a message on 0118 937 3421 or email on [email protected] and we'll get back to you.

If you live in Reading and want to understand more about how SEN support works in schools, and you have a couple of hours to spare next week, why not join our online "SEND support in school and beyond" training. We've got sessions on 19 March for primary, and 23 March for secondary. We'll talk you through what schools should do, what an EHCP is and when is the right time to request one, and lots more. Just email [email protected] if you'd like to join.

Events - Reading Information, Advice and Support for SEND 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 sessio...