Children and young people

Inspiring Music is hosting a series of free open days this October, inviting young people to explore the world of music at its three music hubs in Ampthill, Biggleswade, and Leighton Buzzard.

Families enjoyed a trip to the seaside during the summer holidays thanks to our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

Families across Central Bedfordshire made the most of a packed schedule of free and low-cost activities at our libraries, children's centres, leisure centres and outdoor spaces over the summer.

Young carers from across Central Bedfordshire got a fun treat at the end of the summer holidays when they attended a free summer festival, hosted by us.

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 presented 11 early years settings with awards after they achieved our ‘Healthy Child, Healthy Workforce’ standard.

We have announced new dates for our free Parenting Puzzle Programme, designed to support parents and carers of pre-school aged (three to five-year-old) children.

Yesterday (August 22), students at schools across Central Bedfordshire were discovering their GCSE results.

We recently hosted 65 young people at Priory House to learn more about democracy.

Leighton Buzzard Children’s Centre has provided school uniforms for nearly 200 children at its fourth annual school uniform event.