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USEFUL ORGANISATIONS

Below are some link to organisations and groups which you may find useful

ADDvanced Solutions

Anxiety UK

Autism Independent UK (SFTAH)

Cerebra

Childline

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

Deficits in Attention, Motor control and Perception (DAMP)

Down’s Syndrome Association

Dyslexia Action

Dyslexia Support Warrington

Dyspraxia

Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

ICAN

Mencap

Mind (The National Association for Mental Health)

National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN)

National Deaf Children’s Society

National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children (LOOK)

National Handwriting Association

NSPCC

Restricted Growth Association

Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)

Scope

SEBDA (The Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Association)

Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN)

The Autism Trust

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Bedford High School Live
2 days ago
Bedford High School Live
Careers Competition: A massive well done to four of our Year 8 students who competed at The National Careers Challenge in Telford yesterday. Grace, Rosalee, Olivia and Ava competed against over 50,000 other students: we could not be more proud of their achievements. The girls have shown resilience and worked really hard on their presentation- using their own time to practise and create their resources. Thank you to their families for attending the competition with the girls! What a fantastic experience for the students and watch out for these future leaders!

Careers Competition: A massive well done to four of our Year 8 students who competed at The National Careers Challenge in Telford yesterday. Grace, Rosalee, Olivia and Ava competed against over 50,000 other students: we could not be more proud of their achievements. The girls have shown resilience and worked really hard on their presentation- using their own time to practise and create their resources. Thank you to their families for attending the competition with the girls! What a fantastic experience for the students and watch out for these future leaders! ... See MoreSee Less

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Bedford High School Live
2 days ago
Bedford High School Live
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Last week we had the pleasure of celebrating our incredible Year 11 students at prom, and what a fantastic evening it was! ✨

As these Bedford Arts students reach the end of their journey with us and prepare for their next adventures, we want them to know how proud we are of everything they have achieved. Watching them grow in confidence, creativity, and character over the last 5 years has been a privilege, we will miss each and every one of them so much, but we are excited to see what the future holds. Whatever path they choose, we know they will go on to achieve amazing things.
Whether you joined a club, performed on stage, showcased your talents as a dancer, musician, actor or artist, studied one of our subjects at GCSE, or simply shared in our creative journey, you will always be a part of the Bedford Arts family. ❤️

Good luck, Year 11 – keep dreaming big, working hard, and believing in yourselves. We can't wait to hear about all your future successes!
#wearebedfordarts #Year11Prom #ClassOf2026 #BedfordArtsFamily #GoodLuckYear11
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Bedford High School Live
5 days ago
Bedford High School Live
Our Bedford Dancers had the pleasure of performing at Hurrigan House Care Home this week, and what a truly special afternoon it was! ❤️
It was wonderful to share our love of dance with the residents, bringing smiles, laughter and plenty of applause. Seeing everyone singing along, clapping and enjoying the performances reminded us just how powerful the arts can be in bringing people together.

A huge thank you to all of the staff and residents at Hurrigan House for making us feel so welcome. We hope we brightened your day as much as you brightened ours!

Very special thank yous go to Miss Thorpe for all her hard work in the dance department and Marcy Bailey, who choreographed on this occasion and made this event happen! 

We are incredibly proud of all of our dancers for representing the school with confidence, kindness and professionalism #wearebedfordarts

Our Bedford Dancers had the pleasure of performing at Hurrigan House Care Home this week, and what a truly special afternoon it was! ❤️
It was wonderful to share our love of dance with the residents, bringing smiles, laughter and plenty of applause. Seeing everyone singing along, clapping and enjoying the performances reminded us just how powerful the arts can be in bringing people together.

A huge thank you to all of the staff and residents at Hurrigan House for making us feel so welcome. We hope we brightened your day as much as you brightened ours!

Very special thank yous go to Miss Thorpe for all her hard work in the dance department and Marcy Bailey, who choreographed on this occasion and made this event happen!

We are incredibly proud of all of our dancers for representing the school with confidence, kindness and professionalism #wearebedfordarts
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Bedford High School Live
1 week ago
Bedford High School Live
This week all of our students have received Water Safety training through our assemblies. Thank you to Greater Manchester Fire Service for providing the key information to support keeping our students safe. #watersafety

This week all of our students have received Water Safety training through our assemblies. Thank you to Greater Manchester Fire Service for providing the key information to support keeping our students safe. #watersafety ... See MoreSee Less

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Headteacher : Mr P McCaffery

Address : Bedford High School, Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU

Phone : 01942 909009

Email : enquiries@bedford.wigan.sch.uk

WORK HARD .

BE RESPECTFUL .

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY .

Our students are inspired to achieve their potential through embracing our values; To Work Hard, Be Respectful, To Take Responsibility. Working in partnership we will ensure that every student leaves Bedford with a strong sense of community and ready to be the best that they can be.

DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

The Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing data protection within the School so if you do have any questions in this regard, please do contact them on the information below: Data Protection Officer: Craig Stilwell Company: Judicium Consulting Ltd

72 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AE

Phone : 0203 326 9174

Email : dataservices@judicium.com

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