Schools, Education and Childcare

Find out about funding for the Early Years, see what our Family Information Service offers and training courses for a career working with children. 

Apply for a school place and school transport, check school term and holiday dates and find out more about the services of the school improvement team. 

See what services, information and support are on offer for children with special educational needs and disabilities. 

Find out about exciting events, how to be a Book Fairy and volunteering opportunities in Bedford Borough's Year of Reading.

Find out more about the education welfare service and elective home education, apply for a child performance licence or for free school meals.  

Apply to become a school governor and find out more about governor training and development. 

This is a paid for area which provides important information about admissions, health and safety, finance, HR and SEND as well as information circulars.

Find out how the Virtual School works with education and social care professionals to support all those involved in the education of children in care.