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Sleep and tiredness after having a baby

It is perfectly natural to feel sleep deprived, exhausted and like you are running on empty after having a baby, but that doesn’t make it any easier! Many parents cite the lack of sleep as one of the hardest parts of adjusting to having a…

Starting school

Starting school is the beginning of a new adventure, but many parents feel anxious about making the right choice for their child. Below is a list of resources and guidance to help you feel supported through the decision of which Primary School to choose for…

Mental Health Support for Children and Young People

Below you will find a range of services and support available for supporting children and young people in Bedford Borough with their emotional health and wellbeing. A local working group has coproduced a document which sets out clearly how children and young people can access…

0-4 years old

There are a range of services available to families with a child or children who have a disability or additional need. For more information please use the links shown below

Cost of living guide

Bedford Borough Early Help Team created this guide to advise residents on Bedford Borough what support is available to help them with the cost of living. 

Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2023

What is HAF? The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is a nation-wide programme, funded by the Department for Education (DfE), enabling statutory school aged children in receipt of benefit related free school meals, to access FREE clubs and activities during the Easter, summer and…

Activities at home

Zoom around in cardboard race cars Let your kids zoom through the living room in their very own race car.   Make a cardboard dollhouse Create your own dollhouse, as intricate or as simple as you’d like.   Blow bubbles Go buy some bubbles at…