Becontree Primary School
Respecting One Another
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Useful Links for Parents/Carers
Support in Barking and Dagenham
Education Health Care (EHC) Team
Provide and review Education Health and Care Plans
0208 227 2400
EHC@lbbd.gov.uk
Community Speech and Language Team (SALT)
Provide assessment, diagnoses and therapy for children who experience communication difficulties.
0208 522 9625
bdsalt.admin@nhs.net
Sycamore Trust
Support parents and carers with children and young people with Autism.
0208 517 9317
Heathway Centre
Provide parents and carers with information about parent support groups, family activities and programmes, as well as, courses, that run during term time and holidays.
http://www.lbbd.gov.uk/the-heathway-centre
Portage
Supporting families of children who are under 3, who have additional needs.
0208 724 8550
portage.office@lbbd.gov.uk
Carers of Barking and Dagenham
Provide a wide range of services and support for families with children with additional needs.
0208 593 4422
carers@carerscentre.org.uk
www.carerscentre.org.uk
Support Nationally
National Autistic Society (NAS)
UK-based charity for people with autism (including Asperger’s Syndrome), their parents and carers. It champions the rights and interests of all people with autism and ensures that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
020 78332299 or 0808 8004104
www.autism.org.uk
DABD
Provide a wide range of services and support for families with children with additional needs.
020 8215 9630
www.dabd.org.uk
Family Fund
An independent organisation mainly funded by the government administrations of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Family Fund can give grants and information to families caring for a severely disabled child aged 17 or under
01904 658 085
www.familyfund.co.uk
Training Links
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cpd-accredited-autism-awareness-training-march-2023-tickets-568087363597 Follow this link for a £30 Autism Awareness course via the Sycamore Trust
Parent forums
The 'Just Say' conference is due to be held on 14th March 2023