Bedford SEND Local Offer / Parentline

About this service

Bedford SEND Local Offer / Parentline gives families in Bedford Borough a useful mix of SEND information, local support guidance and direct parent help. The Bedford Local Offer shares local services, activities and support for children and young people with SEND, while Parentline offers a secure and confidential text service for parents and carers with questions about issues such as sleep, weaning, emotional health and how to access local help. Together, these services give families both practical information and an easy route to ask for support.

How they can help you

Provides SEND information, local service signposting and direct text support for parents and carers.

What to expect

Local SEND information plus a simple confidential text support route for parents and carers.

What to bring

For Parentline, simply text your question. For wider Local Offer services, it helps to know your child’s age and the kind of support you are looking for.

Who it's for

Parents, carers, children and young people in Bedford Borough who need SEND information or family support.

Getting support

Eligibility

Open to Bedford families and carers. Parentline supports parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–19.

services.opening_hours

Parentline Monday to Friday 9:00am–4:30pm

Referral requirements

You can contact this service directly without a referral.

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