Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Reading IASS, Whitley Health & Social Services Centre, 268 Northumberland Avenue, Reading.
Free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support about education, health and social care for Reading Borough children and young people and parents/carers of children and young people 0-25 with special educational needs/disabilities
07/07/2026
Did you know?
Every area has its own IAS service, supported by the national IASS Network. We are the service for those who pay their council tax to Reading Borough Council. Just get in touch with us at:
➡️ www.readingiass.org
06/07/2026
Reading Families Forum is recruiting!
Peer Support Worker | Reading Families' Forum Reading is part of the government funded Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS). We're working alongside partners to support neurodiverse children to be more included.
02/07/2026
Did you know?
We have a small group of trained volunteers who may be able to support you in a meeting.
For further details about our services visit:
➡️ www.readingiass.org
01/07/2026
Don't miss this opportunity to explore career and post-16 educational pathways with Elevate!
23/06/2026
Did you know if you have a smartphone and prefer to see the person you are talking to, we can arrange a video call with you?
Find out more at ➡️ www.readingiass.org
18/06/2026
Did you know? All four members of IASS staff have completed three levels of IPSEA SEND legal training. If you need help and advice, get in touch – contact details are on:
➡️ www.readingiass.org
09/06/2026
Did you know, once you have a case opened with us you can contact your allocated IASS officer directly – you do not have to go through the helpline? For further detail about our services see
➡️ www.readingiass.org
04/06/2026
Did you know? Reading IASS can still support you if your child attends a school outside Reading borough. Find out more at
➡️ www.readingiass.org
04/06/2026
Join us for a dive into the SEN system and how it works in Reading. We are running online training for parents and carers of primary and secondary children, and those preparing for adulthood. Get free, impartial information, and get your questions answered!
01/06/2026
If you live in Reading and have a child in year 5, with an EHCP, you may be starting to think about secondary school. You may be wondering how the transition process works, and what is best for your child. Reading IASS may be able to help. We have advice sheets that explain the process. We can also offer tailored advice, including on selecting your school preferences. Feel free to contact us for an informal chat on 0118 937 3421, or email on [email protected]