Training round up for parents/carers
Following feedback we now provide round up of all training for the next two months available for SEND parents/carers in Bedford Borough.
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Welcome to the Bedford Borough Personal Assistant Hub! This is a brand new page which we have coproduced with our Parent Carer Forum to hold all of the information regarding Personal Assistants (PA's) in one place. Here you will find out more information regarding 'What…
Bedford Borough Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub
This collection of resources has had many contributors and reflects a truly multi agency approach to supporting emotional wellbeing of children & young people in Bedford Borough. We are grateful to colleagues in Health, the Local Authority, the Voluntary sector and Education for all their…
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)
Bedford Borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) provide a free, impartial and confidential service to parents and carers of children who have special educational needs and or a disability (SEND). We also offer support to young people with SEN or…
Mental Health First Aiders
Who we are? There are over 100 practitioners in our schools, preschools and nurseries that are qualified Mental Health First Aiders, having completed their training with MHFA England. They will also have access to high-quality on-going CPD to support them in their role. What we…
Bedford Borough Summer of SEND 2024
Guess what back! The #SummerOfSEND in 2024. We are kicking off a week earlier to include all the wonderful half term activities and the Be Active Inclusive Sports day providing children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) the opportunity to take…
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…
Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2024
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…
ADHD Medication in Schools - An Update from the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Paediatrics Service
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 5% of the UK population (approximately 1 in 30). The three main features of ADHD are Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. However, not all children and young people with ADHD will experience challenges in all these areas. NICE (National Institute…