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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.
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Directory resultsHoliday 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…
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…
Support for young people with SEND in Higher Education
Support for young people with SEND in Higher Education If you are a student with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) applying to enrol on a course in Higher Education, it’s important to make sure that you’ve applied for the correct funding. It's also…
Money Roundup -benefits and grants
Benefits Are you claiming all the benefits you are entitled to? Martin Lewis Martin Money Tips advises “If you have an income of less than £30,000 and you are struggling, it is worth spending ten minutes on a benefits calculator Benefits Calculator https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/service.page?id=GMuG8ibs71c For information…
Summer of SEND - SEND Specific Activities
BOOKINGS OPEN ON FRIDAY 25TH OF JUNE VIA EMAIL ONLY Click on a tile below to find out more about the activities on offer, including the date, time and booking details
Summer of SEND - Inflatable Sessions
With at least 5 different inflatables to choose from each session we are sure there will be fun for the whole family We will have 5 families per 45 minute time slot. Families can be in groups of up to 4. The parent(s) must stay…
Summer of SEND 2022 - Active Care
SSG will be offering 3.5 hour active childcare activities for children and young people with SEND. Using it's successful 'Fun4All' model from Saturday mornings, this will be "drop off" to provide respite care to families. Activities will include multi-sports, inflatable fun, sensory play, weekly themes, active…
Summer of SEND Multi Sports
Bedford Borough Council has teamed up with SSG to fund FREE 45 minute family multi-sport sessions. We understand many families experience great limitations finding safe stimulating places for their children to attend, play, relax and have fun, we have learnt from feedback from families and…