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Children needing mainstream school support, families affected by domestic abuse, and young people in care will get renewed support under new Central Bedfordshire Council plans.

Central Bedfordshire Council has created over 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs, giving more families access to before and after school support.

Following a public consultation, we've launched our new Domestic Abuse Strategy for 2025 to 2030.

This week marks Social Work Week, a time dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of social workers and shedding light on the diverse roles within the profession.

The Council is making £100,000 of funding available for its Children’s Centre Crisis Fund, an initiative designed to support families facing unexpected financial difficulties.

We're asking local families to take part in a survey to help us understand the demand for childcare in the area, and about their childcare needs.

We're inviting people with personal experience of domestic abuse to join our Authentic Voice Panel (AVP).

Data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has shown an increase in the number of families in Central Bedfordshire who are taking advantage of the government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

We have been selected as an ‘early adopter’ of the government’s National Wraparound Childcare Programme, ahead of the national launch in September 2024.

We're asking families to take part in a short survey about their childcare needs, to help shape future plans.