Parent and Carer Guidance
Determined Admissions Arrangements 24/25
https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/determined-admissions-arrangements
STARTING SCHOOL FULL-TIME IN 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 you can apply now for them to start school full-time in September 2025. Just click on the link and get started!
www.lbbd.gov.uk/admissions www.lbbd.gov.uk/admissions
ESSEX FIRE MUSEUM - HALLOWEEN OPEN DAY!
LETTER FROM THE UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
IMPORTANT MMR LETTER TO PARENTS/CARERS
Think measles!
Measles is circulating, it’s very infectious and can make you very ill if you catch it.
You can catch measles at any age. If you are unvaccinated and get measles you can easily spread the illness to anyone unvaccinated. The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. You need 2 doses of MMR at least one month apart to be fully protected against measles, mumps and rubella. It’s time to make measles a disease of the past.
It’s never too late to be vaccinated.
Measles symptoms include:
- high fever
- sore, red, watery eyes
- coughing
- aching and feeling generally unwell
- a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms
If you or your child have symptoms of measles, contact NHS111 or speak to your GP Practice.
For more information speak to your GP surgery or visit the NHS website.
To make it easier for you to get vaccinations, the GP Federation have created a self-booking page for Measles vaccinations, allowing B&D registered patients to book appointments with the nurse at the weekday evenings and weekends at our Hubs.
FREE COMMUNITY GARDEN
We have lots planned at Stoneford Community Garden, from art, games to wellbeing activities such as yoga, tai chi and meditation you will be sure to find something that suits you.
Please find attached our flyer above of ways to find us or alternatively our link below to contact a member of the team.
Our Art & Nature sessions are drop in so no need to book, also with our yoga and tai chi classes you can bring your children and we will set up some activity for them to do whilst your enjoying the class.
All sessions are £4 and are free for anyone who lives in RM10 (bring proof of address)
link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/stoneford-community-garden-35753030493
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE SCHOOL UNIFORM
Please click this link https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/07/can-i-get-help-towards-my-child-s-school-uniform-costs--/
FREE WASHING AND MOULD PRODUCTS! ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM MOULD IN YOUR HOME - DO YOU QUALIFY? - CLICK LINK
MIGRANT HELP AND ADVICE
Information Advice Support Service (IASS)
Offers support to parent/carers who have children & young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in their own right. Please click the link to find out more;
NHS HEALTHY START cards for food and milk for eligible families with a child under 4 or a pregnant mother; see https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
LOCAL FOOD BANKS providing free and/or affordable food; please see go to https://bdcollective.co.uk/food-bank-network/
FUTURE YOUTH ZONE – for activities from boxing to beatboxing, cooking to climbing and nail art to fine art – https://www.futureyouthzone.org/whats-on-offer/our-activities/
If you have any question about vaccinating your child or want to know where the nearest catch up clinic is please call Vaccination UK on 0208 017 4292
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.
COST OF LIVING SUPPORT
MEASLES POSTER
SUPPORT WITH LOAN SHARKS
FOSTERING FOR REDBRIDGE POSTER
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MMR INFORMATION
HENRY 5-12 programmes
FAMILY PROGRAMME
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)
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 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