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Money Roundup -benefits and grants

Benefits Are you claiming all the benefits you are entitled to? Martin Lewis Martin Money Tips advises “If you have an income of less than £30,000 and you are struggling, it is worth spending ten minutes on a benefits calculator Benefits Calculator https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/service.page?id=GMuG8ibs71c For information…

Twenty minute videos on SEN provision for children/young people moving to secondary school in Bedford Borough

To help get a better of understanding of support for SEN children and families each of the secondary schools in Bedford Borough have recorded a 20 minute recording to give a bit of insight into SEN Provision in there setting. These recordings are ideal…

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…

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…

How to support a foster child with FASD

FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) can have a serious, long-term impact on a baby’s growth and development. Around 7,000 (1 per cent) of UK babies have FASD. It’s important that foster carers are aware of the condition and how it may affect a child’s development, learning…

NDD Local Services and Support - Condition specific information (Autism)

You may have concerns about your child (including a child in your care) where there is more than one area of concern about their development (walking, talking, learning). This could be caused by a medical condition or a conditions which affects how their nervous system…

What is Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD)?

FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) can have a serious, long-term impact on a baby’s growth and development. Around 7,000 (1 per cent) of UK babies have FASD. It’s important that parents and carers and those working with the child are aware of the condition and how…

NDD Local Services and Support - Sensory

Sensory Processing 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…

Things to Do

From local youth groups to uniformed clubs.... from drama and dance to football teams - this is the section you need to locate all of the fun things you and your family can access in the local area. Have fun! Ideas of actvities to do…

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…

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