Barking and Dagenham Family Information - Online
This on-line directory brings together information on local and national services and help available for children, young people, parents, carers, families and the practitioners working with them.
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.
This section lists childcare providers offering 2, 3 and 4 year old and 30 hours funding.
Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. Find out more about government help with childcare costs.
You can also subscribe to receive updates on the significant changes coming to 15 and 30 hours childcare support in England. Sign up for more details about the upcoming expansion from April 2024, as well as how and when to register for support with childcare costs.
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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. There are also Schools Out Get Active free activities during some school holidays.
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 services.
NewMe, healthy lifestyle services for our residents - FREE local support with exercising, eating healthy and stopping smoking.