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Training for parents/carers

Following feedback that parents/carers wanted to have one place which listed all the training available to them, we are pleased to launch our new monthly training page on the Local Offer. This page will be regularly updated as we become aware of more training available so…

Timetable of online activities

Bedford Borough has teamed up with Project 229 to coordinate an exciting timetable of online activities to keep you and your child occupied this lockdown. We have secured sessions on a range of group activities for both the children and young people and for parents…

February / March 2021 Lockdown Activities

Bedford Borough Council and BLMK Clincal Commissioning Group are working together to fund a range of activities for children and young people with Autism and / or Learning Disabilities to engage in over February and March 2021. The activities will be for the whole family…

Early Years SEND Funding Available

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 coproduced with a range of key stakeholders 'Guidance on meeting Special Educational…

February half term ideas

We rounded up some ideas for outdoor exercise so wrap up warm and maybe take a flask of hot chocolate and enjoy the open space at Mowsbury park and the woods.  Or if you rather stay at home  we have some ideas for things to…

Latest Coronavirus update

General Coronavirus advice and updates  Due to the current situation and the changes that are happening daily, we cannot be held responsible for the external information on this page that changes without our notice. For information and updates on keeping safe, and current Council and…

NDD Local Services and Support - Mental Health

What is mental health? We all have mental health, just like we all have physical health. Sometimes we feel well, and sometimes we don’t. Mental health is complicated because it’s about how we think, feel and act, and this is always changing. When our mental…

NDD Local Services and Support - Sleep

Problems with sleep are common in all children and young people, though they may be more likely to occur in children/young people with additional needs because of possible physical or medical reasons, sensory issues, behavioural issues, learning difficulties/disabilities, and frequent hospitalisation.  Problems with sleep may…

NDD Local Services and Support - Behaviour

All children have times when they behave in inappropriate or challenging ways. They can go through different phases as they develop and become more independent and this might mean they push limits and boundaries from time to time. At times of change or difficulty, for…