We are Brighter Futures for Children

Brighter Futures for Children was set up in December 2018 by Reading Borough Council. It was started as a not-for-profit company to look after children’s social care, early help & prevention, and education services (including SEND) for the council.

In January 2025, a decision was made for these services to return to the council. All staff and services moved back on 1 October 2025.

Our goal has always been to make sure every child and young person can have a happy, healthy, and successful life. We believe we can do this best when our staff, children, and young people work together and share their ideas.

For general contact details, please visit our Contact Us page.

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Please visit our contact us page for general contact information.

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Our services

Children's social care

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Being in care

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Early help

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Under 5s(Early years)

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Schools info

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Traded services

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Fostering and Adoption

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Holiday Activities & Food scheme (HAF)

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Short breaks

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Virtual school

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Youth Justice Service

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Information for Ukrainian nationals arriving in the UK

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