Grant for Bedfordshire University's child safety scheme

The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded a £850,000 grant Credit: ITV

The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded a £850,000 grant to expand their work helping keep vulnerable children safe.

The money from the Big Lottery Fund will mean the university will be able to roll out services to children who have been exposed to violence and abuse.

The university's scheme will be implemented in local authorities across England and Wales.