The Downs School is a co-educational, comprehensive school serving the scattered rural community of the Berkshire Downs and beyond. The school is located in the village of Compton, off the A34 between Newbury and Oxford. The school consists of approximately 1,320 students. In 2018-19 the…
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Downsway Primary School - Challenging minds. Changing futures. Downsway is a group 2 Primary School, age range 4 - 11, with around 213 children in 7 classes, ranging from Foundation to Year 6. There is one class per age group. Our catchment area serves parts…
Holiday Scheme
Dragon club is a morning and after school club linked to Speenhamland school. We also also open a holiday club for the half terms, Easter, Christmas and for three weeks of the summer holidays for children aged 4 to 13 years and is open to…
Travel back through time with Really Rural Productions to meet the past residents of Shaw House and learn about the costumes that feature in the ‘Dressed for Shaw’ exhibition! Feel the characters come to life and experience their stories as you join them on a…

Duplo play sessions at Newbury Library. For under 5 years, every Friday in term time. FREE drop-in sessions, 10.00-11.00am. For more information: 01635 519900 | library@westberks.gov.uk.

Duplo play sessions at Thatcham Library for under 5 years. Every Tuesday in term time, FREE drop-in sessions, 10.30-11.30am. For more information, please contact the library: 01635 866049 | thatchamlibrary@westberks.gov.uk

Duplo play sessions at Theale Library for toddlers and preschoolers. Mondays 1.30-3.00pm, all year round. Wednesdays 10.45am-12.15pm during half term and holidays. An informal session to have fun with Duplo. Younger siblings welcome - we have a few baby toys to play with as well.…
Since 1995, the DRT has been helping to improve the lives of many thousands of young people with dyslexia. The DRT exists wholly to provide clinical services to children and adults with dyslexia and related conditions in order to support scientific research into the nature and…

Out of School Care
The Oaks Childcare Clubs CIC is a not-for-profit organisation which operates breakfast clubs and after school clubs in Mortimer St John’s School, Mortimer St Mary’s School, Burghfield St Mary’s School and Silchester Primary School. They provide a fun, active and safe environment in which to…
East Berkshire College is a large Further Education Provider with two campuses - one in Windsor and one in Langley. The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision at Windsor caters for learners on the Autistic Spectrum or for learners with emotional and social areas to…

Stay and Play – Calcot and Theale Informal play session for carers, parents and children under 4years. This is an opportunity for you and your child to meet other parents and children while exploring a range of play and craft activities to support your child’s…

Educafe provides safe places to meet, eat and learn and provides a community cafe at Newbury Library with free tea and cake for all. Educafe is the official home of DECSA (Diverse Ethnic Communities Support Agency, West Berkshire). We are currently addressing the need for…

WHO IS IT FOR? Non-native speakers with low-level English language and literacy skills who would like to improve these to start or return to work, volunteer, reconnect with learning and/or further training. Thursdays 11 August to 13 October 2022. Also: Learn English - Ukrainian Summer…
Education Welfare and Safeguarding Service (EWSS) works to ensure regular school attendance of children of statutory school age by supporting schools, meeting with children and families and liaising and working closely with other agencies. Where necessary the EWSS carries out the statutory duty of legal…
Childminder
My name is Eleanor. I live with my husband and 3 children. I have worked in nurseries for over 10 years before becoming an Ofsted Registered Childminder. I offer full time and part time child care. I live very close to Francis Baily School so…
Elective Home Education and Private Tuition (Home Schooling) Educating your child outside the mainstream school system You have the right to educate your child outside the school system if you wish to. However, if you choose to educate your child outside of the school system,…

A contemporary dance company based in West Berkshire, and is directed by Dance Teacher Kate Kearns. We specialise in providing a platform for young dancers, developing their natural talent, nurturing their passion, and presenting professional quality works in a number of different environments. Elevate Dance Academy…

Elmer Day - Saturday 27 May. Happy birthday to Elmer the elephant! Drop in to your local West Berkshire Library to borrow or reserve your favourite Elmer stories and find activities to make this a colourful celebration. For detailed opening hours and ways to contact…

Private Nursery School
Elstree School is a Christian based Independent Prep school with a co-educational Nursery and Pre-Preparatory Department of the School for children ages 3 to 7 years. The school is located in 150 acres of stunning parkland in rural Woolhampton West Berkshire. The Pre-Prep has approximately 50 pupils.…
The emergencySMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the UK send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard. The service is for people who cannot make…