See it on our Plans and Strategies in Adult Social Care page

Annual Youth Justice Plan

Our Youth Justice Plan outlines a collaborative, child-first approach to reducing youth offending, tackling disproportionality, and improving outcomes for vulnerable children through prevention, diversion, and restorative practices. This is published annually, as required by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Annual Youth Justice Plan (PDF, 2.13 MB)

Children’s SEF

The Children’s self-evaluation provides an assessment of the quality and impact of social work practice; how we know this and plans for the next 12 months.

Children’s SEF (PDF, 861.54 KB)

Corporate Parenting Strategy

Our Corporate Parenting Strategy outlines both the Council’s and our partners’ promises and commitments to you, your family and those who work with you during your time in our care and to adulthood.

Corporate Parenting Strategy (PDF, 328.25 KB)

Enhanced Local Offer to Care Leavers

Our Local Offer to Care Leavers sets out comprehensive support for young people transitioning from care to adulthood, covering housing, education, health, finances, and emotional wellbeing.

Enhanced Local Offer to Care Leavers (PDF, 991.07 KB)

Looked After Children’s Sufficiency Strategy

In development

Neglect Strategy

The Neglect Strategy will ensure that professionals from all agencies working with children or their families in Barking and Dagenham can:

• Recognise neglect in all its forms as early as possible.
• Understand the cumulative and long-term impact of neglect.
• Work together to take timely action to safeguard children.

Neglect Strategy (PDF, 906.71 KB)

Ofsted ILACS Improvement Plan

Our plan for improving Children’s Social Care Services in Barking and Dagenham in response to OFSTED Inspection findings and recommendations

Ofsted ILACS Improvement Plan (PDF, 168.84 KB)

Safeguarding Children’s Partnership Annual Report

In development

Library Strategy

In development

Neighbourhood Plan

In development

Residents and Communities Strategy

The Residents and Communities Strategy 2024–29 sets out a shared plan to help our residents live well and age well through community support, partnership working, and services shaped around their needs.

Residents and Communities Strategy (PDF, 146.28 KB)

Childcare sufficiency assessment

As part of our legal duty under The Childcare Act 2006, Barking and Dagenham’s Childcare Sufficiency Assessment shows we have enough good-quality, affordable childcare across the borough, with plans to grow and improve services to meet families’ needs.

Childcare sufficiency assessment (PDF, 1.27 MB)

Education and Participation Strategy

Our commitment to inclusive, high-quality education and support for all children and young people, especially the most vulnerable, to help them thrive and succeed.

Education and Participation Strategy (PDF, 2.23 MB)

Early Help and Early Intervention Strategy

In development

Joint SEND Area Partnership Improvement Plan & Post-Inspection Action Plan

The Joint Area SEND Inspection Improvement Plan was developed in response to the Ofsted/CQC inspection carried out on Barking and Dagenham's Local Area Partnership between 8 to 12 July 2024. 

Joint SEND Area Partnership Improvement Plan & Post-Inspection Action Plan (ReciteMe document reader)

Check out our website for more information: 

Home - Barking and Dagenham SEND Local Offer

A Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) looks at the health and wellbeing of people in our area, so local services like the NHS and council can plan better support for everyone.

Latest, Completed Needs Assessments

B&D JSNA

The Barking and Dagenham Joint Strategic Needs Assessment provides a detailed overview of the borough’s health and wellbeing challenges and priorities, aiming to reduce inequalities and improve healthy life expectancy through data-driven, place-based action.

B&D JSNA (PDF, 9.26 MB)

Homelessness Health Needs Assessment

The Homelessness Health Needs Assessment aims to provide key insights to inform action and planning in Barking & Dagenham which will help to:

• Understand the health needs of people experiencing homelessness.
• Inform potential strategic changes required to better meet those needs.

Homelessness Health Needs Assessment (PDF, 3.42 MB)

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment reviews local pharmacy services to ensure residents have adequate access to essential medicines and health support, in line with NHS regulations. This document is statutorily required by each Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) area.

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PDF, 5.29 MB)

JSNAs we have planned for the next few years

Some of these are already in development.

2025/6:

• Adult Mental Health
• Informal Carers' Health & Wellbeing
• Physical Activity and Inactivity
• Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping
• Homelessness Health
• Parental Mental Health 

2026/7:

• Children & Young People’s Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Dying Well
• Overweight & Obesity in Children & Young People

Annual Report for Public Health 2024-25

In development

Best Chance Strategy

Best Chance Partnership Strategy (PDF, 1.78 MB)

Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy

The Barking and Dagenham Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out a five-year plan to improve residents’ health, reduce inequalities, and promote wellbeing through community partnerships and targeted action across all life stages.

Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy (PDF, 3.17 MB)

NEL Joint Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Strategy

The North East London Joint Sexual & Reproductive Health Strategy sets out a regional plan to improve sexual and reproductive health through better education, access to services, and collaboration.

NEL Joint Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Strategy (PDF, 372.11 KB)

Suicide Prevention Plan and Strategy

In development