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FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) can have a serious, long-term impact on a baby’s growth and development. Around 7,000 (1 per cent) of UK babies have FASD. It’s important that foster carers are aware of the condition and how it may affect a child’s development, learning…
Inclusive sports available for SEND children, young people and their families in Bedford Borough
The below organisations have been awarded funding for children and young people with SEND who live in Bedford Borough and their families to improved access to a range of local sporting activities.
Inclusive Sports Day for Bedford Borough SEND Families Sat 12th August 1pm to 4pm
We are anticipating up to 300 Bedford Borough SEND families attending this coming Saturday with a huge variety of special needs. As we want this day to be a ‘whole family’ event where siblings can join in too it is obviously going to be very…
Independent Advocacy
An advocate is someone who can help you to get your views across and supports you to have your say when decisions are being made about you. An advocate can give you information about your rights, help you have your say at meetings, speak on…
Independent Advocacy
An advocate is someone who can help you to get your views across and supports you to have your say when decisions are being made about you. An advocate can give you information about your rights, help you have your say at meetings, speak on…
Independent Travel Training -Frequently Asked Questions
Independent Travel Training is the teaching of the skills required to enable an individual with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to start travelling independently and safely to and from school/college or place of work and within their local community with confidence. Travel Training involves teaching…
Independent Travel Training for young people aged 14+ with SEND
Independent Travel Training is the teaching of the skills required to enable an individual with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to start travelling independently and safely to and from school/college or place of work and within their local community with confidence. Travel Training involves teaching…
Individual Health Care Plans in Schools Update from the Bedfordshire and Luton School Nursing Team
Children and young people who have been identified as having a long-term health condition requiring support in school (including support in an emergency situation) will have an Individual Health Care Plan. An Individual Health Care Plan is a written document that specifies what sort of help…
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…