special educational needs

Teaching assistants rewarded as Kempston special needs school scoops award

Staff and students at a special needs school in Kempston are celebrating after being recognised for the high standards and commitment of their Learning Support...

Additional £1.3m funding “doesn’t cover all the holes” in special education needs provision

Special education needs are facing a crisis as mainstream schools are ‘not coping’ with youngsters with “challenging needs” being sent there due to funding issues...

New SEND guide to help parents access available support

A local charity has produced a Parent Carer Guide for parents and guardians of children with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) in the Borough. Carers in Bedfordshire...

Wonderful winners of Bedfordshire Carers’ photography competition announced

The role of carers has been placed in the spotlight, thanks to a photography project run by local charity, Carers in Bedfordshire (CiB). They launched their ‘My Caring Role’ photographic competition...

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