The West Berkshire Sensory Resource at Brookfields School was established in April 2002 in partnership with the RNIB. It was the result of several years of planning between West Berkshire LEA, Brookfields School, the Sensory Consortium Service and the Education and Employment Division of the RNIB. The LEA recognised that provision for pupils whose learning difficulties were compounded by a sensory impairment (MDVI/MDHI) needed to be extended. It was felt that specialist support provided by school based staff would provide a more comprehensive and inclusive provision.

Pupils within the resource are included in classes alongside their peers. At the moment pupils receive up to a maximum of eleven sessions of specialist support per week, depending on the complexity of their needs. However, resource staff are available on a daily basis to offer advice to class teachers and support assistants.