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We’ve agreed to accept £6.5m capital funding from DfE to create more specialist places for children and young people with SEND.

We’re backing a cross-party campaign calling for fairer school funding and urgent reform to tackle the growing crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Over 400 children got a Christmas treat at the end of December when they went to see Peter Pan at the Grove Theatre in Dunstable, starring Rita Simons (EastEnders) Rhys Stephenson (CBeebies).

Members of Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament joined over 250 young representatives from across the UK at the House of Commons in November for the annual UK Youth Parliament debate.

We're supporting Sceptre this week (Monday 17 November to Friday 21 November 2025), joining Bedfordshire Police in a national effort to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying a knife.

We’re backing National Adoption Week (20–25 Oct) to bust myths around adoption, as 12% fewer families have registered to adopt compared to last year.

Families made the most of activities on offer across Central Bedfordshire during the summer holidays.

We held a celebration event on Thursday 31 July to recognise and celebrate the achievements of children in care and young people across the area.

We're supporting families of children eligible for free school meals over the summer holidays, by providing supermarket vouchers.

Families across Central Bedfordshire can look forward to a summer packed with exciting, affordable activities for children of all ages.