Bracknell Forest Information Advice and Support Service

30/07/2026

Please see information about the Big Future survey for children:

For the first time, hundreds of thousands of children will be eligible to vote in the next general election at age 16, the biggest change to the franchise

07/07/2026

Parenting Special Children are meeting on 9 July 12.30-2.30 at Great Hollands Community Centre. Please note that they are a dairy free setting. For more information, please contact Charlie: [email protected]

29/06/2026

Did you know about the Parent Carer Circle for parents of young adults (18-25) with mental health challenges? They meet on the first Friday of every month from 12-130pm at Starbucks in Princess Square. For more information, please email [email protected]

22/06/2026

Did you know about the 16-19 bursary fund? You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19 and studying at a publicly funded school or college in England - not a university
on a training course, including unpaid work experience. Please see the attached link for more details:

Bursaries of up to £1,200 for students in further education, training or unpaid apprenticeships - what’s available, eligibility and how to apply

11/06/2026

Please see details of Parenting Special Children's national cream tea day on 26 June at Riseley Village Tea room

A Parenting Special Children fundraising event.

11/06/2026

Parenting Special Children are meeting on 18 June 12.30-2.30pm at Great Hollands Community Centre to discuss term time and holiday routines. Please note they are a dairy free setting. For more information, please contact [email protected]

03/06/2026

Please see details of the Parent Carer Forum events:
8 June 10-12 - create and craft at the Oaks Family Hub
10 June 9-11 - breakfast meet at the Old Manor
15 June 10-12 - phase transfer session at the Oaks Family Hub
22 June 10-12 - caring for carers at the Oaks Family Hub
25 June 11-2 - meet at the Old Manor
For more information, please contact the Parent Carer Forum:

Bracknell Parent Carer Forum is a dedicated partnership forum run by parent carers of children and young people with SEND, in collaboration with key professionals across education, health, and social care.

02/06/2026

Please see attached details of Mary Hare School's annual family fun day for families with deaf children:

Come and join us for Mary Hare School's annual Family Fun Day for families with deaf children We would like to invite you and your family to join us for…

14/05/2026

Please see the attached link for Naidex roadshow south which will be on 9 September at Farnborough International

Running for over 50 years, Naidex is the most established platform for the disability community. It brings together a powerful community of innovators, care pro

12/05/2026

The Family Information Service will be at Braccan Walk South in The Lexicon on Thursday, 21 May from 10am until 12 noon.

They can help answer your questions on:
- childcare
- early years funding
- support and activities available for children and young people
- holiday activities and food scheme
and all other family matters

For more information, please contact the Family Information Service:

The Family Information Service (FIS) provides a free and impartial information and signposting service.