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Community Education Event - Black and Mixed ethnicity children (2)

Community events to address racial inequalities in education

  • First of three community events for Black parents to be held in February
  • Aims to address racial inequalities and increase engagement between Black parents and the Council
  • Part of wider Council plan that recognises that children of Black parents can see worse outcomes as a result of systemic problems.
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‘Outstanding’ rating for Reading children’s home

  • Pinecroft rated 'Outstanding' in all three areas
  • The home "contributes to significantly improved outcomes" for children and young people
  • "Welcoming atmosphere" and "highly ambitious manager" praised
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Reading Children’s Home rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

  • Cressingham rated 'Good' by Ofsted
  • Report acknowledged the nurturing and safe environment
  • Staff know the children well and understand their individual needs
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Parents encouraged to keep children safe online this summer

  • Council and Brighter Futures for Children encouraging parents to think about online safety this summer
  • Webpage signs parents to helpful resources to minimise risk as children's online time set to increase
Feb half-term

Fun-packed half-term in store for families this February

  • Free and low-cost events and creative activities across Reading during the February half-term