Children and young people

Foster and kinship families enjoy a summer picnic at Whipsnade Zoo, celebrating the support, friendships and community around fostering in Central Bedfordshire.

A gold medal-winning garden from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has found a permanent home at Leighton Buzzard Youth Centre, creating a dedicated outdoor wellbeing space for children, young people and families.

Central Bedfordshire Council, Luton Council and Bedford Borough Council have secured government support to develop a new fostering hub to help recruit, approve and support more foster carers across the area.

£3.174 million investment approved to create nursery places, expand childcare and enhance specialist SEND support across Central Bedfordshire.

As part of our commitment to supporting local families during the early stages of a child’s development, we've commissioned the EasyPeasy app.

Families across Central Bedfordshire are being invited to attend a series of drop-in sessions offering support to help them access funded childcare and early education.

Young musicians supported by our Inspiring Music service took to the stage at the first BLMK Battle of the Bands Regional Final last month.

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a refreshed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy.

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.

Families across Central Bedfordshire will soon find it easier to access help and advice in the early years of their child’s life.