Month: November 2024

Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE): Key Information

The Home Office have announced that the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) Scheme will open at 9:00am on 4 February 2025. It allows Ukrainian nationals who are currently in the UK to extend their stay for…

Matrix Accreditation at PBIC

Since 2011, PBIC has proudly held the Matrix Accreditation, a quality standard awarded by the Department for Education (DfE) to ensure high-quality Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services. Matrix Accreditation not only reinforces our commitment…

PBIC Runners Raise Over £3,800 for ESOL Classes

Celebrating Our Runners In September, our committed  team of staff members, volunteers and friends came together at the Bedford Running Festival, to raise funds to help fund our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)…

PBIC Monthly Update: October Recap

October was a vibrant and productive month at PBIC! We’ve been busy delivering a range of services, all aimed at supporting and connecting our community. Advice and Support at PBIC Our dedicated team has been…