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Directory resultsWhat is a learning disability?
What is a Learning disability? A learning disability can affect the way a person understands information and how they communicate. This means they can have ongoing difficulties with; understanding new or complex information learning new skills coping independently A learning disability happens when a person's…
Preparing for adulthood
Preparing for adulthood Transition or preparing for adulthood is the term used to describe the process which is in place to support young people and their families move from services they have received as a child into those that they need when they become an…
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…
Document Library
Please find our Documents Library which we hope will support parents/carers, and professionals working in SEND to find the information they need quickly. If you would like a document in a different format please email Local.Offer@bedford.gov.uk Documents related to individual services will remain attached to their service…
SEND support and provision guidance (Graduated Response)
School Age All children and young people are entitled to an education that is appropriate to their needs, promotes high standards and provides them with opportunity to reach their potential, allowing them to achieve their best, become confident individuals and make a successful transition to…
Assessment and diagnosis of autism: what to expect A quick guide for young people and their families
Assessment and diagnosis of autism: what to expect A quick guide for young people and their families Jump to: Why assessment is offered? Arranging assessment During assessment After assessment Information and support Further information More than 1 in 100 people are autistic. This affects people in…
Behaviour, Learning and Inclusion Support
Bedford Borough Council and it's partners launched their Behaviour, Learning and Inclusions Support Strategy (BLISS) in November 2019. This is a multi-agency approach to promote inclusion and helping vulnerable children to stay in school. Produced in partnership with schools, colleges, nurseries, police and health services, this…
Joint Commissioning
Joint Commissioning is a strategic approach to planning and delivering services in a holistic, joined-up way. It is a means for the different partners commissioning education, health and care provision, to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Bedford Borough Council, Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning…
What is Sensory Processing?
This is the ability to register, discriminate, adapt and respond appropriately, both physically and emotionally to sensory input from our bodies and the environment. We receive a great deal of information from our senses. We use this information in many ways – to help us…