EVENTS DIARY
Welcome to our Events Page, your go-to destination for discovering upcoming events tailored for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Here, you'll find a variety of events designed to provide valuable information, practical support, and opportunities to connect with others who share similar experiences. Whether it's a workshop on mental health, a webinar on coping strategies, or a local meet-up for a friendly chat, our events are crafted to empower you with knowledge and build a supportive community.
Be sure to check back regularly as we update this page with new and exciting opportunities to learn, share, and grow together.
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WORKSHOPS [ONLINE]
Following your feedback, Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum has funded these workshops and is working with different organisations to deliver them to parent carers in Bedford Borough.
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​​Tuesday 15th October - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Understanding ADHD
Delivered by: ADHD Foundation
This workshop will help you better understand the different aspects of ADHD and how to manage daily living.
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Tuesday 5th November - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
ADHD Diet and Nutrition
Delivered by: ADHD Foundation
This workshop looks at the impact of diet and nutrition for children with ADHD.
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Tuesday 26th November - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
ADHD Mental Health/Rejection
Delivered by: The ADHD Foundation
This workshop is designed to support parent carers around ADHD and mental health including rejection and sensitivity.
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Tuesday 10th December - 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
ADHD Stress Response Regulation
Delivered by: The ADHD Foundation
This workshop offers strategies to support self-regulation and other stress-related issues.
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STRONGER BEGINNINGS DROP-IN SESSIONS
At the Child Development Centre (CDC) in Kempston, Teacch Room.
These are drop-in sessions hosted by Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum which aim to strongly signpost families that are just starting in the complex world of SEND or those who have some concerns about their child's development. You can expect a lot of resources, a hot spot to research anything and some SEND practitioners to help answer any questions you have. There’s no need to book.
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​Tuesday 29th October - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teacch room at the CDC in Kempston.
This session will be during half term and will include an activity that will be advertised beforehand.
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Saturday 30th November - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teacch room at the CDC in Kempston.
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Email us to register your interest for stronger beginnings.
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SEND FORUM BOOKABLE SLOTS (FACE-TO-FACE)
These ten-minute bookable slots allow parent carers to meet with professionals and service providers to discuss their cases. You must email to book.
Monday 14th October - 9:30 - 11:30 am
Education Bookable slots
At Project 229 In Kempston
We will have practitioners from the SEND Team, Early Years, School support, Early Help, and School Improvement.
Email to book your ten-minute slot
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Monday 2nd December - 9:30 - 11:30 am
Health Bookable slots
At Project 229 In Kempston
Book to speak to various health practitioners about your child's health including; Bedford Hospital, Occupational Therapy Team,
0-19 Team, General Practitioners, Speech and Language, and CCS Health.
Email to book your ten-minute slot
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SEND FORUM INFORMATION SESSION (FACE-TO-FACE)
These are open sessions where practitioners can share information about their service and be available for questions from parent carers.
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Monday 11th November - 9:30 - 11:30 am
Social Care Information Session
At the Child Development Centre In Kempston (Teacch Room)
The Social Care team will be sharing updates regarding short breaks, direct payments and more information about social care services in Bedford Borough. There’s no need to book but, to ensure that we have an idea of attendees, please contact us via email to register your interest.
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FAMILY PARTICIPATION EVENTS
These events are supported by the local Authority and provide additional opportunities for SEND families to enjoy together. To attend you must be a SEND family living in Bedford Borough or receiving services from Bedford Borough.
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If you have any questions about our events calendar please get in touch