Pre School Groups

The Sensory Consortium Service runs a pre-school group for children with a visual impairment in Reading called 'Busy Bees', which covers the West of Berkshire.

The Reading 'Busy Bees' pre-school group meet monthly in the Sensory Room at Brookfields School, Tilehurst. The Sensory Room is particularly appropriate to use as it provides a range of equipment, which all children can enjoy, including a soft playroom. At the end of the play session we sing songs and we have some group activities so that the children can begin to play with each other and can get to know each other's names. The sessions start at 10.00 a.m. and finish at 11.00 a.m. and then we provide refreshments for the parents and their children and this generally lasts until about 11.30 a.m. Information about this group can be obtained from either your own VI teacher or from Claire Bayley on 0118 937 5043.

For families in the East of Berkshire, pre-school visually impaired pupils are invited to attend the Sensory Consortium Service 'Chatty Monkeys' Pre-School Group. This is held on alternate Wednesdays at Montem Sure Start Children's Centre, Chalvey Grove, Slough SL1 2TE from 1.30-3.00 p.m. Further information about this group can be obtained from either your own VI teacher or from Jay Lloyd on 01628 673253.

Both sessions are relaxed and friendly. Any child with a visual impairment is welcome to attend, and this includes children with a mild visual impairment, children who are blind and children who have complex difficulties. Often siblings will also come along and join in the activities.

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