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Great Barford Primary Academy Holiday Club

At GBPA our Holiday club is open to all children between reception and school year 6 and offers a diverse range of activities - from cooking to arts and crafts, from wood work to water play, our programme of activities is designed to ENTERTAIN, STIMULATE…

HAF - Support pages

We want to make sure that all families eligible for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme are able to access support and information they may need. Click on the icons below for links to relevant websites, information and organisations. 

Healthcare

There are many different elements to healthcare, from mental health to dental care and vaccinations. Explore the links below to visit useful websites and find out more information. Medical help and advice: Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust…

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…

Help with Childcare Costs

Financial help is available from a variety of sources to assist you and your family with childcare costs. Many families are entitled to financial help but are not aware how to claim it or that they are eligible. Below we have listed some of the help…

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…

Housing Advice and Options

Alongside your Personal Advisors or Social Worker, you are able to get housing advice from the Bedford Borough Council Housing Advice Team. The Housing Advice Team can give you advice on tenancy rights and responsibilities, alongside support with: Having a good relationship with your land-lord…

How to support a foster child with FASD

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…