NHS North East London (NEL) – Barking and Dagenham SEND Delivery Group Project Plans The aim of this group is to have greater understanding of the SEND needs of children in Barking and Dagenham who are of school age, pilot the CYP Proactive Care Model and plan for the opening of Oxlow Bridge School in September 2025. […]
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Barking and Dagenham are making sure that all our families can get the support they need. Our Family Hubs (Barking, Dagenham and Marks Gate), Family Navigators and Early Help outreach services are for parents of children aged from 0-19 and up to 25 for young people with SEND. Families Hubs – Activities Highlights: Families Drop-In
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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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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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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
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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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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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
SEND Local Offer is a successful outcome of collaboration between children, young people with SEND, their parents and partners across education, health, and social care. As we celebrate its 1st anniversary today, here’s what the SEND Local Offer has to offer: Full details can be found in SEND Local Offer ‘’You Said, We Did’’ Report
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You’re hired – borough’s first ‘Reverse Jobs Fair’ proves a success A new scheme by Barking and Dagenham Council is helping people with learning disabilities, autism and long-term health conditions into work. The first ever ‘Reverse Jobs Fair’, where jobseekers were able to showcase their skills and experience to potential employers, was held recently at
