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Good day to you, I wanted to share some important updates from our Forum:Just Say has now set fixed dates for our upcoming meeting at Axe Street NELFT Targeted Children’s Services. These sessions will cover a range of health-related topics and are designed to provide valuable information and support to families.We will also be hosting open meetings that focus on SEN and SEND, offering a space for parents and carers to engage in meaningful conversations around these important subjects.We are also excited to share that Just Say are planning to launch a vibrant new subgroup called ‘Just Sayin’ (Just Sayin’ […]
Focused health meetings for health-related issues only at NHS NELFT The Child & Family Centre Axe Street Barking. First meeting on 5th May, TuesdayDownload Just Say Health Meetings leaflet (PDF, 148 […]
Just Say Diversity and Inclusion WorkshopJust Say will be hosting workshops and coffee mornings to help reach out to communities and provide a safe space to discuss any topics that relate to SEND within your ethnic community. If you would like to lead a coffee morning within your community please contact Just Say Forum and we would love to have you as part of this inclusion project. All members are encouraged to attend open forums. These sub groups are to encourage you to feel comfortable to talk about sensitive topics. Please check on the Just Say ‘Events’ section for our […]
The Government is proposing major changes to the SEND system1 in England. Thank you so much for Just Say Parent Carer Forum, in partnership with Sycamore Trust and SENDIASS, for organising the local consultation event above. It’s a great privilege to hear from a diverse range of parents about their experiences and to gather their voices.Last chance to help shape SEND Reform: the Government consultation ‘putting children and young people first‘, closes on 18 May 2026.1 The Department for Education published its schools white paper ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving‘, which shares its plan to reform special educational needs and disability (SEND) support […]
CHATA is an ongoing government funded project (funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research NIHR and University of Cambridge) aiming to support autism diagnosis by observing children in their home.CHATA Padlet is a resource hub for social and communication differences in children age 6 and under, created by NELFT Barking & Dagenham Children’s and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Service for anyone supporting a child at home, in education, or through specialist services:A friendly welcoming video tour of the Neurodevelopmental Service in Axe Street, BarkingSupport Sites and lines e.g. Sycamore Trust Helpline, Autism CentralInformation and resources about Tooth Care, Eating […]
‘Ambition, hope and aspiration are alive in Barking and Dagenham. We want our residents to feel proud of where they live. To feel part of the community. To feel like they have a future here. And to feel like the opportunities on offer here – from the Film Studios, to UCL Pearl and the new dentistry school in Barking – are theirs for the taking.’It Starts Here ❤️: Partnerships for Change‘As well as celebrating the great and good of our borough, It Starts Here is about bringing people and organisations together to take collective action to make Barking and Dagenham […]
Congratulations to Progress Project Andy and Young People, and True Cadence as they won the Partnership with the VCSE Sector Award, hosted by Council of Disabled Children (CDC). This award is to recognise, collaborative work with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.WINNER: Better Person (Barking & Dagenham Council, Progress Project & True Cadence) ‘Better Person is a youth-led anti-bullying project showing equitable partnership between statutory services and the VCSE sector in Barking & Dagenham. Co-produced by Barking and Dagenham Council, Progress Project and True Cadence following a 2024 needs assessment, […]
We are excited to share that our Education Team and schools have been featured in the recent newsletter of What works in SEND (WWiS) programme1.Full report download: Effective Practice Case Study on Developing Local Schools for Children in Barking and DagenhamSince the project began in 2013/14, we have witnessed a remarkable growth in the expertise available in mainstream schools, alongside strong partnerships, trust and confidence among schools, local authorities, parents and key stakeholders like the NHS and community organisations. We are committed to ongoing conversation and collaboration as we embrace new challenges and opportunities in the SEND reform journey. Our local […]
SEND Local Offer kicked off 2026 with an abundance of learning and growth opportunities. In January, we took part in a valuable Early Years Speech, Language & Communication Conference to empowering early years professionals.Together, we explored innovative ways to identify, support and nurture communication skills in our youngest children. Laura Henry-Allian MBE, educationalist, consultant, award-winning international producer, storyteller, and as our keynote speaker, provided insightful perspectives that set the stage for a productive day. The event featured a series of hands-on workshops and activities [link to agenda PDF attached] led by professionals from Early Years and Childcare Team, NHS NELFT, […]
In February, SEND Local Offer participated in Just Say Open Forum which was also a parent training session focused on understanding adolescence in autistic young people. What a privilege it has been for SEND Local Offer to gain insights from our BDSIP colleague and Just Say parents.The knowledge combined with the real-life experiences shared have been invaluable. The strategies and insights provided by Rebecca Mawson, BDSIP Inclusion Adviser for Autism and Complex Needs, along with the facilitation from Jaime Porstendorfer, Chair of Just Say Forum, encouraged us to reflect on our emotional and wellbeing readiness in supporting our autistic children […]
