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£100,000 of funding available to support local families through children’s centres

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.

Childcare survey for families

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.

Data shows more families making the most of Tax-Free Childcare scheme in Central Bedfordshire

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 early adopter of a new wraparound childcare programme

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

Tell us how you use childcare to help with future plans

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