Alternative Provision
Alternative education provision (AP) refers to education that a child or young person receives away from their school, arranged by the Local Authority or by the schools themselves.
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Directory resultsPreparing for Adulthood
Leaving school and moving into adulthood can be a challenging time for all young people, especially for those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). It’s never too early to think about preparing for adulthood and what this period of transition may involve, ensuring that…
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…
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…
ADHD Medication in Schools - An Update from the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Paediatrics Service
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 5% of the UK population (approximately 1 in 30). The three main features of ADHD are Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. However, not all children and young people with ADHD will experience challenges in all these areas. NICE (National Institute…
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.
Bedford Borough Libraries and FREE Digital Resources
Are you a member of the library? If not it’s FREE to join just click here and you can borrow up to 20 books. Not only can you borrow physical books the library offers a range of FREE digital resources including audiobooks, e-books and magazines. All library…
Supported Internship
Supported internships are a structured, work-based study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with SEND, who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The core aim of a supported internship study programme is a substantial work placement, facilitated by the support of an expert job coach.…