Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Easter 2025 Programme
Please see the flyer (PNG, 285 KB) or visit our HAF webpage which provides details on each programme and how to book.
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Transition Pathway
Between the ages of 14 and 18, the child in Barking and Dagenham will start a “transition” to adult services. For more information about Barking and Dagenham Transition Pathway, please see Transition Pathway – Moving from Children’s Social Care Services to Adult Social Care Services.
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Phase Transfer
Starting in mid-February until April, children and young people will know their school for their next key phase of education. Your current school and your next school will start planning together with you to ensure you (children and young people) will be supported for a smooth transition. Some useful tips here also support you with
Preparing for Adulthood: Adult Social Care and Health Information Meeting
It was wonderful to see and meet so many Just Say and other parents and carers during the Adult Social Care Information Meeting on 26th November 2024, which was organised by Douglas Maitland-Jones (Head of Mental Health – Adult Social Care), presented by Carolyn Greenaway (Head of Service Children & Young People with Disabilities), Sam
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New specialist places to be created in mainstream schools
From Department for Education and Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, published 4 December 2024 Thousands of pupils are to benefit from a £740 million cash injection from the Government to pave the way for more pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to achieve and thrive in mainstream schools. This new funding
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B&D Opportunities
In Barking and Dagenham, we have our dedicated portal, B&D Opportunities, to help you access training, jobs and business opportunities! Please keep visiting to discover latest jobs, local training and programmes and the employment support. Supported Employment Programme We offer a Local Supported Employment (LSE) programme to help adults (18+) with learning disabilities, autism or