Schools and learning

Find information on admissions, schools in the borough, their services and other types of education and learning available

School admissions

The School Admissions team processes applications for school places for children between the ages of 4 and 16.

Schools in the borough

Find our information about schools in the borough, including exclusions, governors and and term dates

Adult learning

Our Adult College offers a wide range of exciting adult education courses for personal development, work and leisure

Free school meals (Pupil Premium)

Information on free school meals and how to apply.

School meal menus

Information on school meals and menus for our schools

Home education

Information about our role in educating your children at home

Complain about a school

Information about making a complaint about a school in the borough

Educational psychology service

Community educational psychologists are trained psychologists who work with children and young people

Aspire Virtual School

The Aspire Virtual School provides educational support to young people who are looked after by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, from reception to Year 13 (and beyond).

Inspiring Futures: The LBBD Cultural Education Partnership

Inspiring Futures is a partnership between schools and cultural organisations that works to develop an equitable space for every young person to engage in a creative education.

Ideas to help your child learn from home

Information, resources and useful websites to support home learning.