BEDFORD December 2013 BEDFORD 1. SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICE(s) South Essex Partnership Trust (NHS FT) www.sept.nhs.uk/Community-Health/Bedfordshire-Community-Health-Services/Childrens-Speech-and-Language-Therapy.aspx Speech & Language Therapy, Union Street Clinic, Union St, Bedford MK40 2SF 01234 310700 [email protected] Early Communication Support Team, Queens Park Health Centre, Bedford MK40 4HR (0-5) 01234 310850 [email protected] 2. BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL 01234 267422 www.bedford.gov.uk Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP [email protected] • SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SEND Team Team Manager: 01234 228375 www.bedford.gov.uk/education_and_learning/special_educational_needs_-sen.aspx Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP Jenny Newman [email protected] Assessment and Monitoring Team 01234 228779 • EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY via SEND (above) 3. SCHOOLS with specialist Speech and Language provision The following school has specialist provision for SLCN: Goldington Green Academy 01234 326335 www.goldingtongreen.co.uk Goldington Road, Bedford MK41 0DP [email protected] 4. PARENT PARTNERSHIP Bedford Parent Partnership Service 01234 276267 www.bedford.gov.uk/education_and_learning/parental_support/parent_partnership_service.aspx Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP [email protected] 5. PARENT and CARER FORUM Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum www.bedfordshireforums.com/page2.htm See online resources/news facebook www.facebook.com/pages/Parent-Carer-Forum-Bedford-Borough/355266871215950 Twitter https://twitter.com/@BedsBoroughPCF BEDFORD December 2013 6. HEALTHWATCH Healthwatch Bedford Borough 01234 718018 www.healthwatchbedfordborough.co.uk 21-23 Gadsby St, Bedford MK40 3HP [email protected] facebook www.facebook.com/HealthwatchBedfordBorough Twitter https://twitter.com/HealthwatchBB 7. SUPPORTED LEISURE Elisabeth Curtis Centre - Riding for the Disabled 01234 824469 www.elisabethcurtiscentre.co.uk Elizabeth Curtis Riding School Chestnut Avenue Bromham Bedford MK43 8HP [email protected] Holiday Club Provision, Bedford 2014 Activities co-ordinator Jenni Hammond 07880 404330 [email protected] Families United Network St Johns School, Kempston, Bedford Families United Network Projects, activities, 01582 470999 http://familiesunitednetwork.org.uk Disability Resource Centre, Poynters House, Poynters Rd, Dunstable LU5 4TP [email protected] Sports Zone Sports Activities (disabled childre/young people), 6+ 01234 227276 [email protected] Bunyan Centre, Mile Road, Bedford MK42 9TS Contact Kelly Rolfe Bedford Sport Development www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/sports_development.aspx Bedford Short Breaks Service 01234 267422 www.bedford.gov.uk/education_and_learning/family_information_service/children_with_a_disability/short_breaks_services/what_are_short_breaks_services.aspx support for children with a disability Marlin Special Needs Water Activities Club all ages/disabilities 01234 351988 [email protected] Bedford School Pool and Oasis Leisure Centre BEDFORD December 2013 Bedford Inner Circle Academy of Martial Arts 5+ inclusive 07724 223230 [email protected] Tai Chi/Ju Jitsu/Self Defence call Nikki Ledwick Bedford Flyers Trampoline Club Children with disabilities 01234 304392 www.bedfordflyers.co.uk Biddenham Upper School, Bedford Contact: John Mitchell [email protected] Falcons Gym Club 4+ (inclusive) Contact: Sue Birchall 07917 657956 www.falcongym.com c/o 5 Regent Close, Bedford MK41 7XG (various venues) [email protected] AFC Kempston inclusive football contact Linda Capener 01234 402997 Community football club - all ages, genders, abilities or Les Dedman 07939 201617 One to One Swimming Coaching all disabilities - contact Janine 07999 650294 Urban Funki Munkis Inclusive dance/fun 3-18 Contact: Maz 07722 613048 Community Dance Group at Sports Zone, Bedford or Nathalie 07722 612269 See also: Family Services Directory (below) 8. OTHER REFERENCES Family Information Service 0800 023 2057 www.bedford.gov.uk/education_and_learning/family_information_service.aspx 5th Floor, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP [email protected] Family Services Directory www.fis.bedford.gov.uk Bedford Borough Children with Disabilities Register 0800 023 2057 www.bedford.gov.uk/education_and_learning/family_information_service/children_with_a_disability.aspx Bedford Borough Council, Cauldwell St, Borough Hall, Bedford MK42 9AP [email protected] BEDFORD December 2013 Autism Bedfordshire Support group/activities/holiday schemes 01234 350704 / www.autismbedfordshire.net St Mark's Church Community Centre, Calder Rise, Bedford MK41 7UY 01234 214871 [email protected] Carers in Bedfordshire/Parents Together Support/information 0300 111 1919 www.carersinbeds.org.uk Suite K Sandland Court, Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7PZ [email protected] facebook www.facebook.com/CarersInBedfordshire Twitter https://twitter.com/CarersInBeds Contact a Family 0808 808 3555 www.cafamily.org.uk 020 7608 8700 [email protected] facebook www.facebook.com/contactafamily.