Reading Threshold Guidance

Threshold Guidance – update August 2026

The Reading Threshold document is multiagency guidance designed to support practitioners who work with children, families, and carers in identifying needs at an early stage, and in determining the most appropriate ways to provide help, support and protection where necessary.  

This is a guide only and should not be read as a definitive list of risk factors. It is important that good quality, appropriate referrals are made to ensure that the right service is given to the right child/young person, at the right time and in the right place. However, you must use your professional experience and if you feel a child/young person is at significant risk, you should make a referral.

You can download the PDF version of the Reading Threshold Guidance Booklet here. 

This document should be used for children who reside in Reading.  For children residing in West Berkshire or Wokingham, please access the guidance for those areas at:

Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership - West Berkshire Threshold Guidance

Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership - Wokingham Threshold Guidance