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SEND Glossary

Is there a term, word or Acronym.  that you need clarification on please use the SEND glossary below.  If you we missed a term, word or Acronym please let us know by emailing local.offer@bedford.gov.uk  A Academy – a publicly funded school which operates outside of local authority…

Family Support

There are a number of services and support available to you, your partner and your children. Below is a list of services and support that you may find helpful, however should you wish to speak to someone about the support required for your family you…

Bedford Borough Summer of SEND 2023

Following on from the success of previous years, We are  delighted to announce that we will be having another #SummerOfSEND in 2023. The theme this year is "Be Active" and we have a wide range of opportunities for SEND families to get involved in various sports…

Early Years SEND Funding

Most early years settings can support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and most children’s needs are met without additional funding. Bedford Borough has co-produced with a range of key stakeholders 'Guidance on Meeting Special Educational…

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…

New Hate Crime Service

We have recently opened a new Hate Crime service that has been funded by the Police Crime Commission. This service supports victims of hate crime and is free of charge.    The new service called Bedfordshire's Community Mediation Service. This service has been designed to…