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Frequently Asked Questions - Tribunals

The First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) (the “SEND Tribunal”) is an independent national tribunal which hears parents’ and young people’s appeals against LA decisions about the special educational needs of children and young people.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mediation

Bedford Borough Parent Carers Forum have collated the most frequently asked questions about mediation . Two of the most common questions are, is mediation worth it and are the Local Authority just offering mediation so they do not have to provide a service. Fuller answers…

What to do if I don't agree with a decision

Most children with SEN will have their needs met by schools and local authorities. If things go wrong, it is possible to use informal and formal complaints procedures to improve the situation. This information is about what you can do if your child has special…

Mental Health

Below are links to services and support available to help you with your mental health and wellbeing, for both children and adults. Mental Health Support Lines Bedford Borough Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Children and Young People's Mental Health Services Children and young people's mental…

Budgeting, income and benefits support

CLICK HERE for Cost of living guide Budgeting Advice: Money Saving Expert Citizens Advice Which? - My Money Health Check Money Helper - Help with the cost of living Benefits Advice: GOV.UK - Benefits How to apply for Universal Credit Benefits Calculator Citizens Advice Debt Advice:…

Childcare Support

Childcare options: Childminders Nurseries Pre-Schools Help towards childcare costs: Tax free childcare - GOV.UK 2 Year Old Funding Early education and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds Working Tax Credits - GOV.UK Child Tax Credits - GOV.UK Starting Childcare Advice: PACY NCT Starting School Wraparound…

Domestic Abuse Support

Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner, ex-partner, a family member, or carer. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. . Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (BDAP) Refuge -…

Youth Violence and Exploitation

See links below to useful websites, where you can find information and guidance about youth violence and exploitation. If you have concerns about a child, click here to report them to Bedford Boroughs Integrated Front Door (IFD). Violence and Exploitation Reduction Unit (VERU) Bedfordshire Against…