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Personal Budgets for Education

A child’s parents or young person over the age of 16 providing they can make financial decisions can request a Personal Budget for Education. To be eligible for a Personal Budget for Education, the child or young person must have an EHCP, and the request…

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…

Healthcare

There are many different elements to healthcare, from mental health to dental care and vaccinations. Explore the links below to visit useful websites and find out more information. Medical help and advice: Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust…

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Eating healthy and nutritious meals is an important part of children's health and development. The foods we eat can have a significant impact on both our physical and mental health. Explore the links below for information and tips on elathy eating, nutrition and budget friendly…

Puberty resources for children and young people with SEND

Local offer pages:  Puberty in girls/young women  with additional needs – Periods https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/service.page?id=_PXffHvdKcU&localofferchannel=0   Puberty in boys/young men with additional needs https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/service.page?id=2VlmEJ7qvko&localofferchannel=0   Puberty, Anatomy and autonomy https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/service.page?id=fI3Qup3NLIY&localofferchannel=0   Groups SPACE, this group is for parents and carers of SEND children residing in Hertfordshire, but…

Part Time Timetables - Frequently Asked Questions

The Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum have collated the most frequently asked questions in regards to the use of part time tables. The below answers have been provided by Bedford Borough Children’s Services, Inclusion Support Team in co-production with the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum.…

Education, Employment and Post 16 Training

The earlier a young person begins to think about what they would like to do after they finish secondary school, the more time they will have to consider their options and put plans in place. For young people with an Education Health and Care Plan they…