SEND Services in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, a vibrant urban London borough facing challenges like higher-than-average child poverty and deprivation, SEND support is designed to help families navigate these pressures with dedicated local services. The area stands out positively for educational attainment, with school Ofsted ratings among the best in London and top rankings for securing first-preference secondary school places - well above the London average - which can make a real difference for children with special educational needs. Barking & Dagenham SENDIASS offers impartial advice to guide you every step, ensuring you're supported in this diverse community where demand for services is growing but commitment to young people remains strong.
In Barking and Dagenham's diverse community, where demand for SEND services is growing, JakTrack empowers families to feel prepared and in control by quietly building a rich evidence base from your daily routines - like sleep, meals, and behaviour - over time. Starting early means you'll walk into EHCP reviews or appointments with clear AI insights and patterns at your fingertips, easing those pressures without the overwhelm. It's that steady sense of support, right when you need it most. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
67
Schools
8
Specialist
39
SEN Units & Resource Bases
46,322
Total Pupils
5,755 pupils
2,230 pupils
Services & Contacts
Local Offer
Every Local Authority must publish a "Local Offer" - a directory of all SEND services and provision in their area.
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Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Barking & Dagenham SENDIASS
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
Special Educational Needs Team (Local Education Authority)
Occupational Therapy
LBBD / NELFT Children's OT (refer via GP/SENCO)
Speech and Language Therapy
NELFT / LBBD Community SALT (refer via GP/school)
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Hopewell School
SpecialNorthstar New School
SpecialOxlow Bridge School
SpecialPathways School
SpecialGoodRiverside Bridge School
SpecialGoodTrinity School
SpecialNorthstar Nurture School
SpecialSENARP Vibe Independent School
SpecialBarking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
SecondaryOutstandingBecontree Primary School
PrimaryGoodDagenham Park CofE School
SecondaryDorothy Barley Junior Academy
PrimaryGoodEastbrook School
All-throughGoodGeorge Carey Church of England Primary School
PrimaryGrafton Primary School
PrimaryNot Applicable
Jo Richardson Community School
SecondaryOutstandingJohn Perry Primary School
PrimaryManor Primary School
PrimaryMonteagle Primary School
PrimaryRichard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
PrimaryGoodRipple Primary School
PrimaryRose Lane Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementThames View Infants
PrimaryOutstandingThe James Cambell Primary School
PrimaryGoodThomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
PrimaryEastbury Community School
All-throughNot Applicable
Eastbury Primary School
PrimaryFive Elms Primary School
PrimaryHunters Hall Primary School
PrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryGoodThe Sydney Russell School
All-throughGoodUnderstanding school SEND provision
Schools in England provide SEND support at different levels. Here's what each type means:
Specialist School
A school that exclusively educates children with SEND. Smaller classes (typically 6-12 pupils), staff trained in specific needs, and environments designed for children who need more support than mainstream can provide. Places are usually named in an EHCP.
SEN Unit
A dedicated unit within a mainstream school, staffed by specialists. Children are on the roll of the unit but may join mainstream classes for some lessons. Offers a middle ground - specialist support with mainstream social opportunities. Usually requires an EHCP.
Resource Base
Extra resourced provision attached to a mainstream school. Children are on the mainstream roll but can access additional support, equipment, and specialist staff. Some resource bases focus on specific needs like autism or speech and language.
SEN Support (Mainstream)
Every mainstream school has a legal duty to identify and support children with SEND. This includes having a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), providing reasonable adjustments, and putting in place SEN Support plans. You don't need an EHCP for SEN Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in Barking and Dagenham.
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