During this period of uncertainty, we want to make sure our pupils and their families are safe and able to access any support they you may need. Below is some information about organisations that can offer help in specific areas.
Food
This is a difficult time for families, and you may be worried about not having access to the food you need.
If you are pregnant or have a child under the age of 4, you may be entitled to Healthy Start Vouchers: to find out, click here.
Please find below the local food banks that may be able to help:
Dagenham Food Banks:
RCCG House Of Faith Connections
The BEACON, 104 New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PE
Tel: 020 8595 0122
Opening times:
Wednesday 11:00 – 13:00
Saturday 11:00 – 13:00
Living Hope
Old Dagenham Methodist Church Hall, Rainham Road South, Dagenham RM10 8YT
Tel: 07983 431070
Opening times:
Tuesday 17:00 – 18:00
Bethel Christian Centre
170 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham. RM8 3XP
Tel: 020 8595 8291
Opening times:
Monday 14:00 – 16:00
Thursday 10:00 – 16:00
Friday 10:00 – 12:00
Barking Food Bank:
www.barking.foodbank.org.uk
Elm Church, 93 Axe St, Barking IG11 7LZ
Tel: 020 8217 0660
Please find below a list of Community Food Clubs:
You can join to access a range of services, including health, employment, training and skills, plus reduce the price of your shopping bill. Pay £3.50 (weekly) or £10 per month a visit to access £20 worth of shopping each week.
William Bellamy Children’s Centre – Mondays 12-4pm
Frizland’s Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7HX
020 8724 1924
Marks Gate Community Hub – Thursdays 11-1pm
Rose Lane, RM6 5NR
Fridays 12-2pm
Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG
020 8270 6619
Finance and General Advice
Barking and Dagenham Citizens Advice 020 8507 5969
Nationaldebtline.org
DABD – Dagenham based
www.dabd.org.uk/help-and-advice/help-with-money
email info@dabd.org.uk phone 0208 592 8603
Liberty credit union – Loans
Website www.lcu.org.uk/ Phone 01708 741 899
Opening times:
Monday 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 – 16:00
Thursday 10:00 – 16:00
Friday 10:00 – 16:00
Saturdays 10:00 – 13:00
Healthy Living
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities –
Physical games to play with your children, they also have quizzes and online games
healthychildren.org
https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-to-exercise-with-children-1257117
Yoga, dancing and active play
lovefoodhatewaste.com – ideas for minimizing food waste
www.bbcgoodfood.com
https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/food/recipe-collections
Online Support
Where can I get support with online bullying or other online issues?
Helpful Apps:
BBC Own It – Digital wellbeing app
Mindful Gnats – For mindfulness and relaxation techniques
SmilingMinds – Age 7 + – Meditation and mindfulness
Calm Harm – Help to manage the urge to self-harm
Clear Fear – Help to manage anxiety
MeeTwo – Talk about difficult things
