Things to Do
From local youth groups to uniformed clubs.... from drama and dance to football teams - this is the section you need to locate all of the fun things you and your family can access in the local area. Have fun!
Advice & Information Search Results
Advice & Information
Directory resultsSEND support and provision guidance (Graduated Response)
School Age All children and young people are entitled to an education that is appropriate to their needs, promotes high standards and provides them with opportunity to reach their potential, allowing them to achieve their best, become confident individuals and make a successful transition to…
Health and Specialist Services
Here you will find a list of Health and Specialist Services that are available in our Local Area. Please use the categories below to filter through the search results.
Children's Centres
Whether you are a mum, dad, grandparent, family member or carer, your local children's centre provides a range of services from pregnancy to five years in a fun, family friendly and safe environment. Activities vary from fun play sessions to family support and include: Access to…
Joint Commissioning
Joint Commissioning is a strategic approach to planning and delivering services in a holistic, joined-up way. It is a means for the different partners commissioning education, health and care provision, to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Bedford Borough Council, Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning…
Personal Budgets - Frequently Asked Questions
Bedford Borough Council Frequently Asked Questions Personal Budgets The Children & Families Act 2014, and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, aims to support children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities, and their families more to have greater choice, flexibility, and control over…
Bedfordshire Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) Pathway
Bedfordshire's Community Health Services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are working together to create our neurodevelopmental disorder asessment pathway. Find out more: NDD pathway guidance Working with partners from the Local Authority, local charities and community services we have created a pathway of early…
Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties Guidance
This Dyslexia Guidance was co-produced with parents and carers of children with dyslexia, young people with dyslexia and professionals working in the field of dyslexia. The original document was created by Cambridge Local Authority and has been adapted to mete the needs of the Bedford…
Mental Health First Aiders
Who we are? There are over 100 practitioners in our schools, preschools and nurseries that are qualified Mental Health First Aiders, having completed their training with MHFA England. They will also have access to high-quality on-going CPD to support them in their role. What we…
Help & Advice
As a parent or professional it is not always easy to know where to go for support, who to ask for advice or what next steps are needed. We have included a list of services and support you might find useful but if you still…