Guidance developed by West Berkshire Council to support schools in its area to meet their duties under current equality legislation. This document provides a general summary of existing legislation and statutory guidance. This document specifically aims to support schools in: Developing an awareness of the legal…
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West Berkshire Family Life is an online family guide designed to help mums, dads and carers find the best of family life in West Berkshire. On the site you’ll find a What's On calendar plus sections on local Activities, Education, Services, Food & Drink and…
A community based charity in West Berkshire set up to assist the homeless back into work and accommodation and support those as necessary to access the services which can help them. West Berkshire Homeless are still continuing to fund and run two half way houses…
Cookery Club - Teaches people independence in the kitchen, and how to prepare healthy meals; through positive learning, making choices, planning, managing a budget and through learning practical and simple cooking skills.
Eli's club offers a mixture of educational, sport and leisure activities for its participants. This is combined with the opportunity to socially interact, encourages individuals to develop their communication skills in a relaxed fun environment.
A weekly group that meet with their peer group and friends that is set up to equip people with a learning disability with social and life skills promoting social inclusion, equality and understanding between those with a learning disability and the public. Our aim is…
The outreach service provides a bespoke package of care to support to children with Additional needs, this support can be offered in the home, out in the community or at our centre in Enborne gate in Newbury. We design the package of care to suit…
The activity enables its users to express themselves, work as a team and provides a satisfaction and confidence boost gained from a public performance. The groups provide entertainment for an audience producing an average of three high standard shows each year.
The Mulberry Garden is a therapeutic garden skills project for Adults with Learning Disabilities based at The Mencap Centre, Enborne Gate. The Mulberry Garden provides real work for its trainees with a customer base that is well established, providing such services as spring, summer and…
The family advisory service provides support and advice to individuals with a learning disability and their families. This can come in the following: offering information, advice, guidance, benefits work, helping to fill in forms, support at meetings / appointments and advocacy. The family advisory service…
A model accessibility plan for West Berkshire Schools.
West Berkshire Museum is housed in the 17th century Cloth Hall and the old Granary/Corn Stores. The museum explores stories of life in the local area, from pre-history to today, with regularly changing exhibitions as well as family activities and events. The museum’s learning room, known…
We are a modern, community museum working with, listening to and welcoming everyone who lives, works in or visits West Berkshire. Our friendly team is a mixture of staff and volunteers working together to give visitors a fun visit. We encourage everyone to enjoy their…
With communities coming together recently to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, if you do not currently have a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your road, it is the ideal time to set one up. A scheme can be anything from 5 properties upwards and the main…
Run by parents for parents of children with additional needs and or disability, voice your opinion on the services you would like for your child. We hold coffee mornings, visit schools, meet with local services to ensure the voice of the parent/carer is heard. If…
If you think a young child in your setting is presenting with SEND, please consider visiting our Practitioners Toolkit for SEND in the Early Years. This site contains advice, guidance, resources and pathways for services set out by need. This toolkit can be accessed here and the URL…
The West Berkshire Ramblers Group have a full programme of weekly walks to suit all ages and abilities ranging from four to twelve miles. During the summer months the programme is extended with evening walks and organised coach trips and weekends away, which provides the opportunity…
Real Nappies Our cashback and free sample pack to encourage the use of real nappies Using real nappies not only saves you money - it cuts down on waste and is better for the environment than using disposable nappies.Parents can try real nappies at home by…
The Shared Lives Scheme recruits carers and families who can offer adults with care needs a home environment, including them in family and community life. This gives people in need of support a chance to gain skills that will help them to live a more independent life, with the help of a…
The aim of the group is to reduce incidences of suicide by providing training and building awareness of the resources available. The Group want people to feel enabled and prepared when talking to people who may have suicidal thoughts. Visit the website for a wealth of information.…