Articles on Newham Local Offer (203)
Diarrhoea & vomiting
Not nice for you or your baby Sickness and diarrhoea bugs are caught easily and are often passed on in places where there are lots of children. Feeling sick and suddenly being sick are normally the first signs. Diarrhoea can follow afterwards. If your…Disability Cost of Living Payment
Please be advised the Cost of Living Grant is something paid by government NOT Newham Council. It is £150 and should be an automatic payment that parents receive during Summer 2023. Disability Cost of Living Payment You may be entitled to a Disability Cost…Disabled Children and Young People’s Service
The Disabled Children and Young People's Service is a specialist team supporting and safeguarding children and young people up to the age of 18 years old with disabilities and aged up to 25 if they are in education. Within the service there is a Preparing…Document Library
This Documents Library makes it easier and quicker for parent-carers and partners working in SEND to be able to quickly find the latest versions of guidance documents or templatesand SEND policies Some documents related to specific services or teams e.g. referral forms or team policies…Documents needed for entry to school
Before your child starts school, you will have an admission meeting with the head teacher. You will need to take some documents to that meeting. You must give the school these documents before your child can start.Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring genetic condition where a baby is born by chance with an extra chromosome. Every child with Down Syndrome is different and will be affected differently but the extra chromosome may cause the child to have difficulties with: speech and…Duke of Edinburgh Award
Duke of Edinburgh Awards The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme - or D of E - is a life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised…Dyslexia
Even though children can begin to show signs of dyslexia from a young age, it is typically not diagnosed until around 6 years old. That said, some children will not be diagnosed during their school years. Dyslexia affects each individual differently, however, there are some…Earache & tonsillitis
A baby’s ears need to be treated with care Ear infections are common in babies and toddlers following a cold. A child may pull at their ear, but babies often cannot tell where their pain is coming from, so they just cry and seem generally…