Online maps essential maintenance

Some of our online mapping services are down today (Thursday 6th November) for essential maintenance. This will affect our online map, property search and some web pages and forms using maps. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Caring for Children

The Children in Care Team

Corporate Parenting

Information about West Berkshire Council acting as a corporate parent to all children in care

Corporate Parenting Panel meeting Summary of meeting for care leavers - June 25 2025
Corporate Parenting Panel Meeting - Summary of Meeting for Children aged 14 to 16 - June 15 2025
Corporate Parenting Panel Meeting - Summary of Meeting for Children aged 9 to 13 - June 15 2025

The Post-16 and Leaving Care Teams

Download the 2025 Pledge for Care Leavers

What to Expect: Supervised Family Time

Information for families about what to expect for supervised family time with Children in Care (CIC)

What to Expect: Children in Care (CIC) Reviews

Information about what's involved in a Children in Care (CIC) review.

Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs)

Information about the role of an Independent Reviewing Officer.

Leaving Care Offer