Annual actions set out specific activity to be undertaken in the next year. They complement and build on existing strategies.
Priority one: Engaged and healthy communities
To help create opportunities where people can succeed, be happy and feel safe.
Find out more about our plans for engaged and healthy communities.
Goal 1: Children have quality education and opportunities to fulfil their potential
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM.1.03 | Reduce placements to independent secondary schools for children with autism | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director, Education and Learning | Priority Action Plan, Equality Scheme, SEND Strategy Action Plan |
| COM.1.07 | Develop educational provision for Bucklers Park SEND school under the Priority Action Plan | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director, Education and Learning | SEND Strategy 2023 to 2026, Priority Action Plan, Equality Scheme |
| COM.1.12 | Continue to embed the new Bracknell Forest Graduated Approach programme | 31 March 2027 | Strategic Lead, Specialist Support - Education and Learning | Priority Action Plan, SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy |
| COM.1.16 | Deliver actions scheduled for completion in year 3 of the Youth Strategy and Action Plan 2024 to 2027 | 31 March 2027 | Head of Early Help | Youth Strategy, Early Help Strategy and Plan 2023, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Equality Scheme |
| COM.1.17 | Deliver actions scheduled for second year of School Attendance Strategy and Action Plan 2025 to 2028 | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director, Early Help and Communities | Early Help Strategy and Plan 2023, Working Together to Improve School Attendance 2024 |
| COM.1.22 | Establish an Education Partnership Board to oversee the implementation of the 0 to 25 Learning Improvement Strategy 2026 to 2031 | 31 March 2027 | Executive Director: People | People Directorate Strategy, Equality Scheme, 0 to 25 Learning and Improvement Strategy |
| COM.1.23 | Provide targeted support to schools and early years settings to meet the requirements of the new Ofsted inspection framework | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director, Education and Learning | SEND Strategy, Education Strategy, 0 to 25 Learning and Improvement Strategy |
| COM.1.24 | Develop and implement new SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy and action plan | 31 March 2027 | SEND Improvement Manager | SEND Priority Action Plan |
| COM.1.25 | Develop an Alternative Provision (AP) Framework based on the priorities outlined in the SEND and AP Strategy | 31 March 2027 | Strategic Lead: Commissioning | SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy |
| COM.1.26 | Deliver a new Education Transport Framework that ensures safe, reliable, and efficient transport for eligible children and young people to various settings | 30 September 2026 | Strategic Lead: Commissioning | Education Transport Policies for Bracknell Forest children aged 5 to 16 and Post-16 |
| COM.1.27 | Commission Section 19 Exclusion Provision | 30 September 2026 | Strategic Lead: Commissioning | SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy and SEND Priority Action Plan |
| COM.1.28 | Deliver the Best Start in Life plan to meet the Good Level of Development targets set for 2028 | 31 March 2027 | Head of Early Years and Childcare | Department for Education 'Best start in life right now' |
Goal 2: Every child is safe as they grow up, where support puts family first
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM.2.01 | Transition Local Authority Fostering South East to Regional Care Co-operative. Progress sub-regional join up to 'Thames Valley' Foster Care | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Children's Social Care | Children Looked After and Care Leavers Sufficiency Plan |
| COM.2.05 | Implement actions from Corporate Parenting Strategy for 2025 to 2028 | 31 March 2027 | Head of Service: Life Chances | Corporate Parenting Strategy |
| COM.2.06 | Design and implement the national requirements of Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive and children social care reforms | 31 March 2027 | Executive Director: People | Not applicable |
| COM.2.09 | Deliver an amended model of Act Now (Operation Deter Youth) to support children arrested for a violent incident not to re-offend | 31 March 2027 | Head of Youth Justice and Community Safety | Community Safety Plan, Youth Justice Plan |
Goal 3: Residents can access appropriate care, suitable for a changing population
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM.3.05 | Deliver actions from the All-Age Carers Strategy, related to young carers, scheduled for completion in year 3 | 31 March 2027 | Strategic Commissioning Manager | Early Help Strategy and Plan 2023, Youth Strategy and Action Plan, Care Act 2014, Children and Families Act 2014, Health and Care Act 2022 |
| COM.3.07 | Develop an Options Appraisal for the Development of Extra Care in Bracknell Forest | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Commissioning | Health and Care Plan, Integrated Care Funding Framework, Community Safety Plan, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy |
| COM.3.11 | To develop a multi-agency transition to adulthood strategy and associated action plan | 31 March 2027 | Executive Director: People | SEND Improvement Plan |
| COM.3.12 | To produce a comprehensive Dementia Strategy and enhance the Bracknell Forest offer, making sure of integrated support for individuals living with dementia and their carers | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Commissioning | Adults Health and Care Plan, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy |
| COM.3.13 | Review mental health placements and strengthen step-down care to boost independence and recovery through community resources | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations | Health and Care Plan, All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy |
| COM.3.14 | Implement year 1 of the new All-Age Autism Strategy and action plan ensuring autistic people are included within their communities | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Commissioning | Health and Care Plan, All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy, SEND Improvement Plan, Health and Wellbeing Strategy |
| COM.3.15 | Refresh and continue to embed the Health and Care Plan ensuring ongoing joint strategic priorities between health and adult social care are delivered and monitored | 31 March 2027 | Executive Director: People | Health and Care Plan, Better Care Fund |
| COM.3.16 | Develop a multi-borough approach to the 65+ residential and nursing market within Berkshire, with view to developing affordable sustainable provision | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Commissioning | Health and Care Plan, Integrated Care Funding Framework, Community Safety Plan, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy |
| COM.3.17 | Develop a Day Opportunities Commissioning Strategy | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Commissioning | Health and Care Plan, Integrated Care Funding Framework, Community Safety Plan, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, All-Age Integrated Carers Strategy |
| COM.3.18 | To continue to work closely with the Integrated Care Board during the transition period, maintaining regular communication to make sure of ongoing alignment and connectivity | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations | Health and Wellbeing Strategy |
| COM.3.19 | Adult Social Care to maintain oversight of the Public Health Review of New Hope and align future service provision with commissioning decisions | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations | Health and Wellbeing Strategy |
Goal 5: Community development and spaces encourage a cohesive and engaged community
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM.5.17 | Achieve the status of becoming a 'Council of Sanctuary' | 31 March 2027 | Head of Migration | ‘Stronger Together’ Communities Strategy |
Goal 6: Residents have a safe and affordable place to live
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM.6.04 | Prevent and reduce rough sleeping in the borough through implementing the annual action plan | 31 March 2027 | Head of Housing | Housing Strategy, Homelessness Strategy, Equality Scheme |
| COM.6.12 | Deliver year 2 of the Community Safety Plan 2025 to 2028, including priorities for crime and antisocial behaviour, domestic abuse, serious violence, hate crime and disorder violence and hate crime and disorder | 31 March 2027 | Head of Youth Justice and Community Safety | Community Safety Plan |
| COM.6.13 | Approve the All-Age Exploitation Strategy 2026 to 2031 to prevent, disrupt and support victims of exploitation across the life course | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Early Help and Communities | Community Safety Plan, Serious Violence Strategy, Youth Justice Plan All-Age Exploitation Strategy |
| COM.6.14 | Approve the Domestic Abuse Strategy for 2026 to 2032 | 31 March 2027 | Head of Youth Justice and Community Safety | Community Safety Plan |
| COM.6.15 | Formally open Bridgewell Supported Living Facility | 30 September 2026 | Executive Director: People | Health and Care Plan, Integrated Care Funding Framework, Community Safety Plan, Health and Wellbeing Strategy |
| COM.6.16 | Deliver Year 3 of the Youth Justice Plan 2024 to 2027 | 31 March 2027 | Head of Youth Justice and Community Safety | Youth Justice Plan |
| COM.6.17 | Develop the Local Supported Housing Strategy and deliver year 1 of the associated action plan | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Early Help and Communities | Supported Housing (Regulatory) Oversight Act 2023, Housing Strategy |
| COM.6.18 | Undertake a feasibility study into whether there is a business case to invest in council owned properties (social housing) | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Early Help and Communities | Equality Objectives, Housing Strategy |
Priority 2: Thriving and connected economy
Upskilling residents will open more opportunities to work within the borough, strengthening our economy.
Find out more about our plans for a thriving and connected economy.
Goal 1: Resident skills are enhanced, meeting local employment needs
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECN.1.03 | Manage the traded offer to schools to make sure that strategic value for both schools and Bracknell Forest Council | 31 March 2027 | Business Relationship Manager | Not applicable |
| ECN.1.05 | Continue to improve accessibility of paid employment and work experience for care leavers by expanding opportunities board | 31 March 2027 | Head of Life Chances | Corporate Parenting Strategy |
Goal 2: Bracknell town centre continues to thrive and be a destination of choice
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECN.2.07 | Review the town centre Public Spaces Protection Order which gives powers to police to confiscate alcohol linked to anti-social behaviour | 31 March 2027 | Head of Youth Justice and Community Safety | Community Safety Plan |
Goal 3: Town, village and neighbourhood centres are thriving hubs for community activity
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECN.3.04 | Increase the use of community assets and expand opportunities for people to connect, build confidence and skills, and take part in activities that reduce isolation and enhance wellbeing | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations | Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Bracknell Forest Health and Care Plan |
Internal priority: Ambitious, resilient and sustainable organisation
The Council Plan sets out a fourth priority to be an ambitious, resilient and sustainable organisation. This will enable us to achieve our goals.
Find out more about our plans for an ambitious, resilient and sustainable organisation.
Goal 1: We deliver quality services, seeking ways to improve
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORG.1.35 | To develop an Adult Social Care self-assessment to effectively engage with Care Quality Commission's first annual review | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations | Not applicable |
| ORG.1.36 | Organisational development to be undertaken to embed a cultural shift to ensure utilisation of the new Adult Social Care performance (Power BI) dashboards | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations | Bracknell Forest Health and Care Plan |
Goal 2: We prioritise finances effectively, delivering value for money
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORG.2.15 | Develop the Adult Social Care Charging Policy | 31 March 2027 | Head of Client Affairs | Not applicable |
Goal 6: Our partnerships maximise resources and skills
| Reference | Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Due date | Lead officer | Related strategies or underpinning principles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORG.6.10 | Develop an integrated one prevention team model to bring services together, maximise resources, and improve outcomes | 31 March 2027 | Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations | Bracknell Forest Community Strategy |