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Looking for supported living or extra care housing?

Information available on West Berkshire Council's Housing Options and Care Homes - West Berkshire Council web pages describing the differences between Supported Living, Extra Care Housing and Care homes. West Berkshire also offer the Shared Lives service Accessing Shared Lives as a Service User - West Berkshire Council…

Care and Support

Being the parent of a child can be one of the best experiences of your life, but it can be difficult too. Every child is unique and as parents you will be faced with new challenges as each stage of development brings with it its…

Adults

The West Berkshire directory is a free, online one-stop shop providing information and advice on a wide range of services for adults in West Berkshire. These services are provided by the Voluntary and Social Enterprise sector as well as private providers.  You may need an…

What is an Au Pair or Nanny?

An Au Pair Is not usually a trained childcare professional. Is ususally a student from outside of the UK. Usually come to study and to improve their English. Are employed by you. Are a suitable affordable option for out of school care for older children. Must be…

What is a Childminder?

Childminders: Look after children in their own homes, Required to register with Ofsted Can look after 6 children under the age of 8 years, 3 of which can be under 5 and 1 of which can be under 1 at any one time (permission can…

Mental health helplines

View West Berkshire Council's webpage on Mental Health Mental Health and Wellbeing - West Berkshire Council Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines can offer expert advice. Anxiety UK Charity providing support if you've been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Phone: 03444 775 774…

Policies, Processes and Templates

A large part of what we hope to achieve with the Local Offer is transparency. As part of this, we are publishing all of the most common policies and processes we use to guide and manage our work. These are the policies & processes we…

Education and Learning

Children and young people who have a special educational need and/or disability (SEND) may need some additional help in order to achieve their full potential. Children with SEND are generally supported with resources available to early years settings, schools and colleges. Some children with very…
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