Barking and Dagenham Family Information - Online
Use this directory to search for:
• Ofsted registered childcare settings
• Information on help with childcare costs
• Local schools, groups, activities and things to do (0 - 25s and all the family)
• Local and national services providing information, advice and support to families, children and young people
To begin your search, please select a category or search for a provider beginning with a letter of the alphabet.
This section lists Early Years and Childcare provisions in the Borough. This includes day nurseries, pre-schools, school nurseries, out of school clubs, including holiday clubs, and more.
GOV.UK information and advice on keeping children safe in out of school settings
Five steps to choosing childcare
This section lists childcare providers offering 9 months to 4 years old Early Education funding.
Childcare Choices - Government help with childcare costs is expanding. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get childcare support.
Gov.uk have a number of information pages on how to get help with childcare:
Click here to apply for free childcare for 2 year olds – for families receiving some additional forms of government support.
Full criteria can be found here.
For other help with childcare costs please visit Childcare Choices
The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme has lots of different free exciting activities available for children and young people aged 4 to 18 (Reception to Year 13) who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals.
Search for things to do!
There is also a range of activities in our leisure centres, parks, libraries and children’s centres.
To find out more about what’s on in B&D click here.
Information about provision across education, health and social care for children and young people with disability including support for their families.
The Barking and Dagenham SEND Local Offer website is an important resource for parents, carers and young persons with special educational needs. It serves as a hub of information, guidance, and support.
Information on local schools and colleges along with education support available to families.
Also see LBBD Schools and Learning for School Admissions, Learning and more.
Information on health clinics and health and wellbeing services.
Children and young people's health and wellbeing
This section lists a range of services to support you as a parent and your family.
Start for Life provides support from conception to their early years, the crucial time in a child’s development.
Family Hubs offer a wide range of service and support from parenting classes, routines and signposting.
The Directory is a great way for organisations, groups, agencies to showcase their range of services and/or events that support people living in Barking and Dagenham. To add your service to the directory, please complete the on-line form.