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Since Launching In November 2025
uReach Has Already Been Trusted By...
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Steph Hiscox
Company Director
Prior to being a uGroup Director, Steph worked to support diverse learners as an SEN teacher at Manor Green special school and within the SEN support unit of Edgbarrow secondary school. Steph now brings her invaluable educational and operational insight to the overall direction of uReach; overseeing the quality and integrity of the uReach provision, personally overseeing the enrolment process and ensuring support meets the specific needs of every child.
Charlie Hiscox
Company Director
Charlie founded uSports driven by a strong desire to provide children with positive experiences through sport. As his business journey evolved, so did this passion, leading him to seek new avenues to support more young people. Recognising the significant and growing demand for SEND support and Alternative Provision within schools through uSports, Charlie established uReach. His vision is to expand the positive impact of the uGroup, ensuring more children receive the tailored support they need to thrive.
Michelle O'Donoghue
Director of AP
As a qualified teacher with an extensive background in pastoral leadership and safeguarding, Michelle brings a wealth of experience to her role as Director of Alternative Provision at uReach. Having spent over seven years at Samuel Cody School, an MLD specialist setting, followed by senior leadership roles at Cody Oaks SEMH, she possesses a deep understanding of the complexities facing children in specialist settings. This dual expertise in teaching and pastoral care informs her oversight of uReach, where she bridges the gap between educational requirements and emotional well-being. Michelle’s transition from placing children in alternative provision to leading a service herself ensures that uReach is built on a foundation of expert knowledge, practical insight, and a "child-first" philosophy.
Mandy Wilton
Consultant Advisor
An esteemed figure in education, Mandy Wilton offers 30 years of extensive experience to uReach as a consultant advisor. Her most recent role was Executive Headteacher of Cranbury College, a well-regarded Alternative Provision in Reading. Mandy now lends her considerable expertise to several trusts, providing invaluable consultancy around AP. Her deep knowledge and insights will be instrumental in shaping uReach's strategic direction and provision.
Laura H
Centre Manager
Chloë
Senior Mentor
Laura M
Junior Mentor
Tara
1:1 Mentor
Gill
Driver
John
Driver
The uReach Centre
Sindlesham, Reading
The uReach centre is located in the peaceful, rural surroundings of Sindlesham. We've invested significantly in renovating our dedicated alternative provision centre. This transformation has created a space designed to foster the growth and development of primary school-aged children with SEND with or without a current EHCP. Our thoughtfully adapted facility provides a bespoke and effective learning experience that goes beyond traditional education. Within this calm and supportive environment, every zone and resource is designed to provide an engaging and personalised journey for each child, allowing them to truly reach their full potential.
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The Base
It’s a large, open space designed for moving around. We’ve got a sensory swing, a basketball hoop, and plenty of sofas if you just want a bit of a sit-down. This is also where we’ll get started with our morning sensory circuits to help everyone settle in.
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The Activity Room
A space with lots of options and activities available. It’s well-stocked with Lego, Tuff Trays, and plenty of kit for arts and crafts. It’s a great spot if you like building things or want to try your hand at a new project.
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The Green Room
Similar to the Activity Room but more geared towards focused activities and relaxing including board games and a chill out sofa space. Along with the sofas, there’s a large interactive screen which is brilliant for games, looking things up, or watching videos.
The Sensory Room
A quiet, dedicated space for when you need to switch off for a bit. It’s got a bubble tube, adjustable lighting, and beanbags. It’s there whenever you feel you need a breather or a calm environment to reset.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is a social hub. It’s where we get together for a bit of a chat over a drink or a snack. It’s also a great place to pick up a few practical life skills, like learning to prep a simple meal or just tidying up after yourself.
The Garden
New For Summer 2026
Our outdoor area is there for when you need some fresh air. Whether you’re up for some physical activities and games, or you just want to sit outside for a change of scenery.
Shinfield St Mary's Junior School
Beth Webster | SENDCO
We have recently begun working in collaboration with uReach and have been very impressed with their service. The two young people we have placed with them for Alternative Provision are both thriving within the environment and are able to manage themselves far more positively. Communication is always easy and emails and phone calls responded to instantly. A joined up approach has been used to work with uReach, school, parents and other agencies. Visits from school are actively encouraged and the children feel valued, safe and listened to. We have regular catch up meetings and logs are provided by uReach on a weekly basis. I would highly recommend uReach as an AP provider. They are a fairly new company, but one who will thrive with their alternative approach and their expertise and experience with SEN. The setting is also very calming and adaptable. There are zoned areas for children to explore, and quiet spaces, alongside a sensory room. As a school, we are very pleased with how our children are progressing. Thank you uReach.
Within Reach
Bringing Support Closer to You
uReach is ideally situated within easy reach of Wokingham, Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, and beyond.
Door-to-Door Transport
We go the extra mile, literally. To make our placements even more accessible, uReach provides transport for students.
uReach, Hatch Farm, Mill Lane, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5DF
Reliable Transport
With In-House Vehicles & Drivers
We don't outsource our journeys. By using our own vehicles and uReach drivers, we maintain the highest standards of safety and familiarity.
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Free Within 15-Minutes: If your student is within 15 minutes of uReach, transport is completely free.
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Extended Reach: For placements further afield, we offer transport and an additional cost to ensure you can still access uReach support.
Robert Piggott CE Schools
Ali Sinfield | Assistant Headteacher & Inclusion Lead
Since joining uReach in December 2025, our two pupils (Year 2 and Year 5) have benefitted enormously
from the highly supportive and adaptable environment provided. Both pupils find a mainstream school
environment extremely challenging and are currently awaiting specialist school placements as
documented in their EHCPs. This provision has offered them a safe, structured, and nurturing setting
that meets their individual needs.
Both pupils have already shown clear progress in their behaviour, both within the provision and when
attending school. They are increasingly able to respond to adult requests and instructions and show
greater readiness to accept adult support to co‐regulate. This improvement has had a noticeable positive
impact on their overall engagement and emotional wellbeing.
The Pick & Play Model
A bespoke framework developed by our qualified teachers allowing progress against individual targets to be seamlessly weaved into their day through a structured, low-pressure environment.
Autonomy-Led Design
The Mentor's Intent: Reducing demand avoidance by offering controlled choice.
The Student's Experience
"I get to choose what I do."
Staged Support
The Mentor's Intent: Modeling engagement through Parallel Play to build trust and social skills
The Student's Experience
"An adult is playing with me."
A Window Into Their Journey
LearnTrek Reporting Platform
Live Attendance
Instant attendance logging and notification so you know they’ve arrived safely.
Progress Tracking
Capturing progress in Behaviour, Attendance, Participation, and progress against targets.
Integrated Safeguarding
All safeguarding incidents are logged and shared directly with the school, ensuring all staff stay fully in the loop.
Regular Reporting
Receive Detailed Weekly Logs for daily insights and Half-Termly Snapshot Reports to track long-term progress.
