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Who is a carer? An unpaid carer looks after someone who couldn’t cope without their support due to illness, dementia, disability, addiction, mental health or special educational need. A carer might look after a parent, child, partner or other family member or friend. They could…
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.
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…
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…
FREE Spectrum Gaming Autism Parent and Professional Training for 6 weeks starts 1st May 7pm to 9pm or watch back for 30 days
FREE Spectrum Gaming Parent and Professional Training Who are Spectrum Gaming? OUR MISSION: To create a world where autistic young people can reach their true potential! OUR VISION: Spectrum Gaming is an autistic-led UK based charity that supports autistic young people. We aim to…
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…
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…
Childcare Funding For Working Families
Starting from April 2024, existing childcare support will be expanded in phases. By September 2025, most working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support. The changes are being introduced gradually to make sure that providers…
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…