If you cannot find what you are looking for please email: fyis@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Please contact Children's Services 0300 300 8585 (out of hours 0300 300 8123). If it's an emergency and a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Bedford Borough
Buckinghamshire
Hertfordshire
Luton Borough
Milton Keynes
Interested in working in Early Years, the following links will give more information:
Working in early years and childcare
Qualifications with the Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy
Jobs in early years
Becoming a childminder
If you are an early years employer wishing to advertise an early years vacancy or school vacancy on the Central Bedfordshire Council website, please contact learningcentral@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Early years qualifications list (EYQL) shows all the qualifications that are approved by the Department for Education (DfE) as full and relevant for working as a qualified member of staff in an early years setting in England
2026 - 2027 School Term Dates
Find out more about the app – EasyPeasy
Find out more about the National Wraparound Childcare Programme
Find out more about working in Early Years and Childcare
Information about education, health and care services, voluntary agencies, leisure activities and support groups for children and young people with SEND
Fun, free activities for children and young people aged 5 and upwards during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. The programme is for children eligible for benefit related free school meals.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this directory, we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any errors that have occurred. It is recommended that you always check with providers that their service or organisation meets your requirements. We offer an impartial service and we cannot recommend or endorse any providers or services listed.