Children's Centres
Information and support in finding jobs and appropriate training
Children's Centres provide a range of information and support in finding jobs and training. These are listed below.
Training
- Basic Skills courses
- Skills Plus Courses
- National Vocation Qualification courses
- Open learning opportunities for parents
- Training for young parents
- Training and Employment Services for Young People in Barking and Dagenham
PDF 480K - Local Adult Training Providers. Barking and Dagenham has numerous organisations providing adult training, whether you want to develop your skills for work or for leisure and many courses are free
Help improve your CV and gain experience by volunteering at a local Children's Centre.
Careers advice, help finding jobs, employability workshops, and work experience opportunities.
Money Matters
Support is available to help you to:
- Budget your family income
- Identify any debt issues and find practical solutions
- Pay for childcare costs
Are you receiving the financial help you are entitled to? PDF 459K
Complete this financial checklist to find out or contact your local Children's Centre for more information.
The Financial Services Authority money made clear can give you impartial information and pointers about your money to help you work out what's right for you.
The Financial Services Authority have a range of free printed guides that you can view, download or order.
Training and employment referral form
If you are interested in finding out more about training and employment opportunities please complete the training and employment referral form. The relevant adviser will contact you as soon as possible.
Training and Employment Referral Form - Word 
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Training and Employment Referral Form - PDF 81K
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Advisor Timetable PDF 74K
Children's Centre staff will be able to signpost you to local training providers. Job Centre Plus advisers will also be available to discuss employment opportunities.
