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Preparing for Adulthood

Leaving school and moving into adulthood can be a challenging time for all young people, especially for those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).  It’s never too early to think about preparing for adulthood and what this period of transition may involve, ensuring that…

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…

Qualifications and Course Levels

There are many ways that young people can gain experience and knowledge, prepare themselves for the world of work and develop independence skills. Academic Qualifications - a formal style of learning based more on theory than practical activities. Examples are GCSE's and A Levels. Vocational…

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…

Sensory Garden at Russell Park is now open

The new Sensory  Garden is a vibrant and serene sensory oasis with distinctive coloured pathways, will  provide a sensory-rich environment to relax and engage with nature, featuring pollinator-friendly planting and bug hotels The project, supported by £40,000 in funding secured through the East London Foundation…

Supported Internship

Supported internships are a structured, work-based study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with SEND, who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The core aim of a supported internship study programme is a substantial work placement, facilitated by the support of an expert job coach.…