Parent and Carer Guidance
Determined Admissions Arrangements 23/24
https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/determined-admissions-arrangements
SATs WEEK LETTER
IMPORTANT MEASLES INFORMATION
ADDUP DROP IN CENTRE
IMPORTANT MEASLES INFORMATION
• Measles can be very serious but is completely preventable
• Current MMR uptake levels in London are the lowest in a decade, with a high risk of outbreaks in under-vaccinated communities.
• Ensure your children are vaccinated.
• It is never too late to catch up. You can get both doses of your MMR vaccine for free on the NHS whatever your age
• Animal-product free / porcine-free vaccines are available on request
· Building on this success, the NHS is expanding our national invitation and reminder scheme in the next few weeks, by inviting those aged 6 to 11 years old who are missing their first or second MMR vaccination. Over February and March, we will be inviting around 1 million children via their parents and guardians.
· This is being expanded further across the Midlands (Birmingham and Solihull, and Coventry and Warwickshire) and London to include 11- to 25-year-olds, we will be inviting around 1.2 million children and young adults in areas with more cases.
FREE EASTER ACTIVIES IN BARKING AND DAGENHAM 2024
Free holiday activities | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (lbbd.gov.uk)
EASTER FUN DAYS
COST OF LIVING SUPPORT
MEASLES POSTER
SUPPORT WITH LOAN SHARKS
FOSTERING FOR REDBRIDGE POSTER
THIS WINTER GET INVOLVED IN HEALTHY AND FUN ACTIVITIES
WINTER CAMP - FREE TO CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED HOLIDAY VOUCHERS.
FLU VACCINATIONS AT LEYS PRIMARY SCHOOL 7TH DECEMBER 2023
AVAILABLE FLU CLINICS
SEND LOCAL OFFER POSTERS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
COFFEE MORNING @ THE CYPD HUB
Immunisation Catch-up Clinics
HENRY 5-12 programmes
FAMILY PROGRAMME
FUN FOR THE HOLIDAYS - HABBIT FACTORY!!
IMPORTANT LETTER FROM NHS
GET ADVICE AND COMFORT FROM MACMILLAN SUPPORT
Emotional, financial and physical help for people with cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
CALL 0808 808 0000 - 7 days a week 😊
COMMUNITY HUBS
Grants and Benefits go unclaimed every year, please go on the link and work out your finances to see if you are eligible and claim today!!
Home - B&D Money (bdmoney.co.uk)
LBBD MEASLES LETTER 2023
0 - 5 - Years Speech + Language Needs
SCHOOL FLORIDE VARNISH PROGRAMME FORM
If you wish your child to be included, please click on the link and fill in the form.
Staying Well, Staying Safe Poster
ILA Referral Support Plan - click on and see what support is offered for you!
ILA Healthy Futures Programme Info Pack
UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS/CARERS BY THE DFE
Using after-school clubs, tuition and community activities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Just Say Parents’ Forum to families with children with SEND. The forum is working to reach a wider group of families – beyond those in specialist provisions. It provides an important support network for parents. Please see attached
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NHS MEDICAL TEAM
MAYOR OF LONDON LETTER - Universal Free School Meals
SCHOOLS OUT - GET ACTIVE
CATCH UP COVID CLINICS
BARKING & DAGENHAM MONEY - AFFORDABLE LOANS & SAVINGS.
Ben Kinsella Trust
Dear Parents/Carers,
Anti-knife crime charity, The Ben Kinsella Trust has launched a FREE online workshop for ALL parents and carers.
These are valuable resources and signposting tools for preventing serious youth violence and exploitation.
The link to secure your space is here-
https://benkinsella.org.uk/barking-essex-knife-crime-workshops/
There are more workshops available nationally, so please book soon to avoid missing out!
R.S.H.E Parent/Carer Letter - Year
THE LEYS BREAKFAST GET-TOGETHER at TERESA GREENE COMMUNITY CENTRE
THE COMMUNITY FOOD CLUB INFORMATION
MEAL MATE INFORMATION
WHATS GOING ON AT MARKS GATE!!
SMOKING/VAPING
Just a gentle reminder that smoking/vaping are not permitted on school premises, and it would be very much appreciated if this could also be applied to the pavements around our school boundary where children will be walking. Thank you for your continued co-operation. 😊
COUNTY LINES INFORMATION
Nursery 30 Hours Letter
Stoneford Community Garden
A local sport to be creative with what you've got!
Activities for all the family come rain or shine you can play, chill, meet and wander it is our local hidden gem. You can play and explore outdoors or attend their outdoor art's club all families are welcome.
Contact Lucy 07957782876
Lucy.mcdonald1@nationaltrust.org.uk
Leys Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8AG
Book into any sessions by calling/messaging or emailing the details above. You can also follow on Facebook: @STONEFORDCOMMUNITYGARDENNT or Instragram:@STONEFRONTNT
Barking & Dagenham Community Hub
has just opened!
A place to go, a place to talk, a place to do.
They will provide you with information, advice, guidance and support with the following;
Jobs, Training and Courses
Reporting a Crime
Housing and Homelessness
Money and Debt
Health and Well-being
Your Council Services
Help Getting Online
Local Events and Activities
They are based at 215 Wellington Drive on the corner of Leys Avenue, go check it out!
24 hour Police Station
Dagenham Police Station, 561 Rainham Road South, RM10 7UT. Borough Commander - Stuart Bell
Safer Neighbourhoods officers police the area you live in and deal with local issues, including crime and anti-social behaviour. You can contact them directly, by email. Please note these mailboxes are not monitored 24/7 and as such should be used for non-urgent matters. In an emergency always dial 999 or 101 for non-emergency calls. If you are unsure what team represents the area where you live, check the postcode finder on met.police.uk
Location | |
Alibon | |
Eastbrook | |
Mayesbrook | |
Parsloes | |
River | |
Village |
YOUNG AT HEART PROGRAMME - All Activities are FREE unless otherwise indicated
If you live or work in Barking and Dagenham, you will now be able to access straightforward hassle-free savings accounts and affordable loans through BD Money just click the link below 👍
Partnership page - B&D Money (bdmoney.co.uk)
BARKING & DAGENHAM CATCH UP CLINICS
BARKING & DAGENHAM
These clinics will be running on an APPOINTMENT ONLY basis.
If you would like to attend, please either call us on 0203 343 2400 (Option 4), or alternatively email us at appointments@v-uk.co.uk to make an appointment.
Please note we are only able to facilitate a child whose school is located in this borough.
• Flu Vaccinations: Reception – Year 9
• HPV: Year 8
• DTP & Meningitis ACWY: Year 9
• MMR: Rec – Year 13
NHS FLU LETTER
READING COMMENTS
HENRY, HEALTHY FOOD PROGRAMME
INFORMATION ADVICE SUPPORT SERVICE LEAFLET - Open Mon to Fri 10am - 4pm.
STREP A GUIDANCE
NOROVIRUS GUIDANCE
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
HOW TO PROTECT UNDER 5'S THIS WINTER 2023
Please click the links below find out important information.
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/10/25/5-ways-to-protect-your-under-5s-this-winter/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/
HOW TO GET A COVID 19 VACCINATION OR BOOSTER
Please click on the link below;
How to get a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
FREE COURSES AT BARKING & DAGENHAM COLLEGE
Parent and Carer support
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham - Home and Money Hub.
If you need help and feel that you qualify for support, please call 0208 724 2115 or 0208 227 2927 where an advisor is on hand to help you.
MORE INFORMATION, ADVICE and SUPPORT BELOW:
Council Tenant with rent arrears only https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/rent
Benefits and Discretionary help https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/benefits-and-support
Employment or training https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/help-finding-work
Debt https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/money-and-debt
Housing Benefit https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/search?s=housing+benefit
Council Tax https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/search?s=council+tax
Housing Advice https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/housing
Keeping Children Safe at after school activities
Message from Your Parent Support Advisor
It is so lovely seeing you all in the mornings and for those of you who are new to Leys I am your support, assisting parents through your child’s journey throughout Leys Primary School. Conversations are private and confidential and I will do my best to support you in any way that I can with any matters, whatever they may be. Our website is full of important information, helping our community and especially our Leys Parents/Carers. I look forward to meeting you all and can be contacted via the main school office by telephone on 020 8270 6470 or you can make an appointment to see me in person. Unfortunately, I am unable to assist you with any in-depth matters while on gate duty, where most of you will see me.
Thank you to all who attended my Coffee Morning, it was lovely to see you and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and lovely comments that I have received. Our Coffee Morning is a great opportunity to get to know our parents/carers who have children that attend our school. My next Coffee Morning will be on Wednesday 27th March from 9:45 am to 10:45 am. Ashley Morris from the Hub at the Dagenham Library will be joining me to give you the support you need. Please keep checking our website for future workshops and events.
Warmest wishes,
Mrs. J Walters PSA/Medical/Admissions