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A trip to the chocolate factory thanks to local charity Creating Memories

Six local children have discovered just what it takes to become an award-winning chocolatier thanks to local charity, Creating Memories. The charity teamed up with...
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University of Bedfordshire launches new Special Educational Needs & Disability degree

A new degree has been launched at the Bedford campus of the University of Bedfordshire, aiming to equip future teachers with the skills and expertise needed to improve the...
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New Bedford business offers personal training to people with special needs

Bedford's new business venture, Barnes Rose Personal Training is aiming to bring exercise to those with special needs and disabilities; a world that SEND individuals often feel excluded from...
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New Kempston SEND school planned at former Robert Bruce Middle School

A new purpose-built special educational need and/or disability (SEND) school is being proposed for the former Robert Bruce Middle School in Kempston. Plans for the 200-place school...
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Letters: For my son, the closure of Bedford Develop was unexpected and brutal

I am writing to you regarding the sudden and shocking closure of the Bedford Develop Centre last week, despite a valiant campaign to save it. My son, who is a learner at the centre, has autism...
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Bedford Develop given devastating news that their learning centre must close

The charity, Bedford Develop, will close the doors of its Tavistock Street centre tomorrow (Thursday), despite a valiant campaign by staff and students to keep the education centre open...
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SEND child with their arms in the air and with their thumbs up.

Bedford Borough launches a Summer of SEND this June, July and August

This summer, Bedford is hosting a 'Summer of SEND' and partners, children and young people involved in the projects have made a video to encourage everyone to get involved...
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Queens Park Academy delivers home-learning packs thanks to coronavirus funding

Staff and pupils at Queens Park Academy are celebrating being awarded grant-funding to support pupil's home-learning during the coronavirus pandemic...
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