Brighter Futures for Children

📣 Calling all early years childcare providers! Brighter Futures for Children has been allocated £270,383 capital grant funding for childcare expansion. If you are interested in capital funding for 30-hour places, please complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form by 6pm this Friday 21 June 2024. Find out more and download the EOI form here: ➡️ https://ow.ly/JFPo50ScRWV #rdguk #EarlyYears #ChildcareExpansion #FundedChildcare

You may apply online for your child to start secondary school in September 2025. The deadline for submitting your application is 31 October 2024. Please read through our admissions guide before applying. Everything you need is here: ⭐️ http://ow.ly/by7d50GjZoj #rdguk

Some of our fabulous BFfC colleagues are down by Reading Town Hall this afternoon, spreading the word about fostering in Reading. Look out for the decorations being hung on our #RootedInReading tree, made by Reading children in care to represent what makes them happy! Thank you to Alexander Barfield, High Sheriff of Reading for stopping by to show his support. Did you know, Alex is a #CareLeaver too? ⭐️ readingfostering.co.uk ☎️ 0300 131 2797 #rdguk #FosteringChangesLives #SheriffOfReading #HighSheriff

Join Reading Families' Forum for a fun drop-in afternoon, where you can find lots of information and advice for families with children aged 0-18 who have additional needs, with entertainment for the children too. 📆 28 September 🕚 2.30 pm - 5 pm 📍 YMCA, Marlborough House, 34 Parkside Road, Reading, RG30 2DD #rdguk #SEND

Join us for this year's #EarlyYears conference 'Understanding the unique child' focusing on diversity & inclusion in early years education. 📍Holiday Inn, Reading RG2 0SL 📆 Saturday 12 October 🕚 9am-4pm 📧 early.years@brighterfuturesforchildren.org #rdguk

We're very proud to announce our independent fostering agency (IFA) has been rated as ‘Good’ following an Ofsted inspection in July. Read more here: ⭐️ https://ow.ly/jPHK50TmHlv #rdgk #FosterInReading #Foster

Is your school truly inclusive? Having rules around #Afro hairstyles can be indirectly discriminatory. Respect, understand, include. Find out how your school can make a difference: ⭐️ https://ow.ly/QGmX50TmJW2 #rdguk #WorldAfroDay #AfroHairRights

It's Sexual Health Week 2024 and Brook Charity is shining a light on the link between mental health and sexual health. Find out more and how to look after yourself on both counts. ➡️ www.brook.org.uk/shw/ #rdguk #SHW24 #AreYouFeelingIt

Join us to find out all about fostering on Monday 16 Sept, 5.30-6.30pm. Grab a cuppa, settle in for an informal chat online & speak directly with one of our #foster carers. Email us for the joining link. ⭐️ foster@brighterfuturesforchildren.org #rdguk #FosterInReading

🔔Today is the deadline to apply to join the fantastic team at our Cressingham children's home as a residential child care practitioner. Cressingham is a short breaks service offering overnight support to children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities. Find out more and apply here: ⭐️ https://ow.ly/Ysbx50TaxfA #rdguk #SEND #ShortBreaks #Recruitment