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 (SEND) – Limited to those with children with complex medical and/or special educational needs. Please contact at Abbey Children’s Nursery, SENCo Emma Townley to book a time on 020 8724 1274
- Play & Communicate Speech & Language Needs – a one-to-one session with a play and communication workers if you have concerns regarding your child’s play and communication skills. Please book through: BecontreeCommunityHub@lbbd.gov.uk
- Peep-A-Boo (0-18 months) and Peep-Play and Talk (18 months-4 years) sessions – Peep-A-Boo and Peep-Play and Talk sessions include ideas for learning through play, stories and singing, signposting, community family and shared experiences.
- SEND Play & Learn – for children with complex needs (0-5 years) at Marks Gate Community Hub & Thames Community Hub
Please visit the Family Hubs Activities timetable, information and booking details; or call 020 8227 3359 to speak to a Family Navigator at our Family Hubs in Barking, Dagenham and Marks Gate.
You can also email them at familynavigators@lbbd.gov.uk.