Things to do this October half-term
Things to do and activity ideas to keep the whole family entertained this October half term. Find Halloween arts and crafts, pumpkin patches, clubs, groups, and more.
Halloween 2026: Trick or treating advice
Things to look out for when trick or treating this Halloween
Baby Week Buckinghamshire 2026
Bucks Baby Week returns in November 2026 with the theme "Chat, Play, Read with Me: Together We Build the Best Start".
Firework Displays and Bonfires 2026
Advice on Fireworks displays and find out where Firework displays and bonfires are happening in and around Buckinghamshire.
Christmas 2026: Things to do
Christmas lights, grottos, pantos, activities and events in and around Buckinghamshire.
Festive things to do at home this Christmas
A number of ideas to keep the whole family entertained at home this Christmas.
Learning Through Play - Early Years
Take a look at our Learning Through Play Activity cards to try out with your child at home.
New 2-Year-Old Early Learning Funding postcards
New 2-Year-Old Early Learning Funding postcards are now available in 16 languages.
Best Start in Life | Letter from the Prime Minister
Delivery of a new Best Start Family service to bring together parenting, healthcare and education support services to ensure all babies, children and families have access to the early intervention and support they need.
New childcare offer for working parents
New childcare offer for eligible working parents of two-year-olds.
Children's Services Transformation and Improvement
Information and updates on the Buckinghamshire Children's Services Transformation and Improvement
Bucks Local Offer News and Updates
New SEND Phase Transfer guides
New SEND Phase Transfer guide infographics
SEND Reforms in Buckinghamshire
Information and support on SEND reforms in Buckinghamshire, what's changing and why.
Ofsted SEND Inspection Report
Following the Ofsted inspection of our SEND services in Buckinghamshire in November 2025, Ofsted has published its report.
Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment recovery plan
Buckinghamshire Council's Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment recovery plan.
'My Family Our Needs' SEND Guide for Parent Carers
Free guide available for parents, carers, and professionals supporting children and young people with SEND.
Bucks SEND Local Offer webinars
Parents, carers, and professionals webinars to introduce the Bucks SEND Local Offer.
The Parents Portal by Autism Early Support (AES)
The Parents Portal from Autism Early Support is designed to support the needs of children and families regarding neurodivergence and is accessible to parents through online registration.
Calibre Audio
Calibre Audio: free audiobooks for children and young people under 25 years with SEND.