Children, young people and families

Information on early years, safeguarding, providers and other support for young people and families

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Safeguarding at risk children

Information about safeguarding at risk children

Early help

Early help is the support we give to children, young people and their families where they have additional needs that aren't being met by the usual services

Local offer

Barking and Dagenham’s SEND Local Offer is for You – children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities and their families.

Start for life

Helping babies have a great start for life - providing easy-to-understand advice on pregnancy care, parenting classes, and ways to support your mental and physical wellbeing.

Family information service

Information about our family information service

Early years and childcare

Information about childcare, providers and support available

Disability and special needs

Information about disability and special needs services for children and young people

Adoption and fostering

Find help and support with the processes of adoption and fostering

Children and young people's health and wellbeing

Information and help for young people

Youth services

Local activities, advice and information for young people.

Children in care

Find out what to expect while you’re being looked after, how to express your views, and access support after you have left care. 

Events and activities for children

Regular and seasonal activities for children

Children's care and support Ofsted improvement plan

Information about the Ofsted improvement plan for children's care and support

Childrens Safeguarding Partnership

0 to 19 Healthy Child Programme

The 0 to 19 Healthy Child Programme in Barking and Dagenham is a health care programme that is offered to families/ carers with children from antenatal to 19 years of age.