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Here in Barking and Dagenham, we will continue our efforts in open communication and collaboration with children and young people, parents, schools, health services, and other stakeholders. Our aim is to develop a shared vision that promotes inclusive and high-quality support for all. We recognise the outstanding efforts our schools are already making to assist […]

Early Year Inclusion Team Early Years Inclusion Team – Barking and Dagenham SEND Local Offer Education Psychology Service Parent/Carer Support Helpline Education Psychology Service Parent/Carer Support Helpline Virtual SEND and Lead SEND Professionals Team Virtual SEND and Lead SEND Professionals Team School Guidanaces Sensory and Physical Needs (PDF, 862 KB) Cognition and Learning Final (PDF,

RISE: Strengthening EHCPs in Barking and Dagenham – understanding different perspectives The Council for Disabled Children (CDC), invited by leaders in Barking & Dagenham are delivering this workshop to strengthen and support approaches to EHCPs. This workshop will bring together school leaders, EHCP coordinators and parent carers to explore different themes and challenges and identify

The Barking and Dagenham Children and Families Health service delivers the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) in partnership with Barnardo’s. The HCP is a health care programme that is offered to families/ carers with children from antenatal to 19 years of age. Useful resources and information for Parents Contact: Child and Family Centre77 Axe StreetBarkingEssexIG11 7LZ Tel: 0300

Community Hubs and Community Navigators A place to go, a place to do, a place to connect! All of our hubs are welcoming, safe spaces which provide information, advice, guidance, support, events and activities.  Community Navigators give you time to focus on what matters to you by taking a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing.

The CYPD Hub is for families who live in Barking and Dagenham, who has a SEND child under the age of 18 years old.  The CYPD Hub runs a range of different activities during term time and school holidays such as:   The Family Hubs, Family Navigators and Early Help outreach services are for parents of

Community navigators support individuals in accessing local resources and services to improve their health and well-being. They act as a bridge, connecting people with the right support, whether it’s social activities, education, or information about local services. They give you time to focus on what matters to you by taking a holistic approach to your health

Just Say Parent Carer Forum – Annual Conference (PDF, 203 KB)

🎁 SEND Local Offer Summary of Comments (You Said We Did) 2025 (PDF, 3 MB) 🎁 SEND Local Offer Overview and Contact Directory (December 2025) (PDF, 3 MB) 🎁 SEND Local Offer presentation (Autumn 2025/2026) (PDF, 4 MB) Our SEND Local Offer serves as a vital information hub about available provision for children and young

We are always joyful and grateful to participate in in-person events, which enhance our understanding of the available provisions and strengthen meaningful connections and encouragement among one another. This term, we had wonderful opportunities to collaborate with various team to share resources and gather valuable feedback directly from parents and schools during coffee mornings and