OUR FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Harriet Roberts is our Family Support worker. Being a parent can sometimes feel challenging and overwhelming at times.
Harriet is here to offer support to you and your family. She can signpost you to other professionals and most importantly offer a friendly, non-judgmental listening ear. Harriet works Monday - Friday from 8.30am.
If Harriet is unable to help you she will always try and find someone who can.
The support that Harriet is able to offer is detailed in the diagram below:
h.roberts@maidenerleghtrust.org
0118 216 0040
What is your Local Offer?
Your Local Offer is a "one stop shop" for all things SEN in your area for information and services. Your Local Offer is specific to your Local Authority. Your Local Authority is the council where you live, not necessarily where the school is.
Wokingham - https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/local-offer-for-0-25-year-olds-with-additional-needs/
Reading, Brighter Futures for Children - https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/for-parents-carers/send/#local-offer
Bracknell Forest - https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/children-and-family-services/special-educational-needs/send-local-offer
Short breaks
Short breaks provide opportunities for disabled children and young people to spend time away from their families and have fun; they also provide families with a break from their caring responsibilities.
How can I access Short Breaks?
Each Local Authority is different in their referral process.
Wokingham takes self referrals from families as well as referrals from schools.
https://directory.wokingham.gov.uk/kb5/wokingham/directory/service.page?id=hoGa8A_fK30
Reading's Brighter Futures for Children takes self referrals from families as well as referrals from schools.
https://servicesguide.reading.gov.uk/kb5/reading/directory/advice.page?id=PhST3G2Cyoc
Bracknell Forest allows self referrals from families as well as referrals from schools.
Household support fund
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/household-support-fund