Last week, we sent out links to separate surveys. Your responses will provide us with feedback on each of these services that we provide. Please forward any surveys onto your staff members if they are more relevant for them to complete.

We're getting excited to Go on an Adventure with Greg Bottrill Can I Go And Play Now? tomorrow in Barnet!

The BELS Specialist Inclusion Services would like to invite you to this Year’s Transition Conference, "From Primary to Secondary School", on Thursday 16 May 2024: bels.org.uk/post/from-prim…

Looking to advance in your career? We are hiring for several roles. Join us in supporting outstanding outcomes for children & young people in Barnet: bels.org.uk/recruitment

For Deaf Awareness Week BELS have produced a short presentation which contains a selection of some useful resources from the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, as well as links to their complete resource page. You can find it here: bels.org.uk/post/deaf-awar…

Our Education Strategy for 2024/25 to 2026/27 sets out the priorities for ensuring that children and young people in Barnet continue to benefit from an excellent, high quality education offer: barnet.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocument…

The Barnet Youth Assembly have raised concerns around the number of young people vaping despite never having smoked before. The Assembly's Co-Chair has asked that the survey below be distributed to children in Barnet secondary schools to help gather data: forms.gle/axMmk5t5dMkeqe…

Ready for #challengemarshall to begin!

And he's off! #challengemarshall kicks off at The Hyde School. Steve is trying to visit 100 Barnet Schools in one day, by walking or using buses only (no cars, taxis or trains). You can keep up with his progress here: wakelet.com/wake/Vlofl9IfW…

Just over the two hour mark, and 17 schools down! #challengemarshall

The children at Blessed Dominic Catholic School have made a wonderful banner to encourage Steve on his way! #challengemarshall

Here's a video of Steve as he prepared to set-off this morning. More details about the challenge, the route he is following and how you can follow and how you can sponsor can be found via this link: tinyurl.com/BarnetSchoolWa… #challengemarshall

Just before 2.30pm Steve hit 50 schools by visiting Holly Park, taking a snapshot with their amazing banner! You can sponsor Steve and follow his progress via this link: tinyurl.com/BarnetSchoolWa…

Barnet successfully issued 98% of EHCPs on time between January 2022 and Jan 2023. This compares to the national average of 49% and the London average of 55%: bbc.co.uk/news/education… This is indicative of outstanding work by the SEN team and other BELS staff.

Congratulations to Mrs Julian on receiving the outstanding contribution to Religious Education in Barnet award this morning. Neil Marlow, Director of Eduction for Barnet, visited our staff briefing to present her with the award 🏆 Barnet Education & Learning Service DOWES - Diocese of Westminster Education Service

BELS' Neil Marlow and Helen Morrison visited the wonderful Pavilion Pupil Referral Unit yesterday. It was such a joy to experience the calm, purposeful atmosphere, talk to the students and see and the dedicated staff at work in creating life chances for the young people.

BELS Director of Education (Neil Marlow) visited Millbrook Park CE Primary School earlier this week, celebrating 10 years since opening in September 2014, serving the Millbrook Park community and surrounding areas.

JUST ONE Tree Day is an easy way to make a positive difference: pupils and staff wear green, dress up as a tree or otherwise creatively express their commitment to a greener, more sustainable future. It’s really quick and easy to register: justonetree.life/just-one-tree-…

Schools have a responsibility to routinely monitor, review and evaluate what they do. Booking a BPSI school review helps leaders to identify strengths and weaker areas so that the former can be celebrated and disseminated and the latter can be supported. bpsi.org.uk/school-review

Neil Marlow attended Barnet’s Youth Assembly last night at Hendon Town Hall. 52 young people filled the Council Chambers to put forward two motions plus hear from the Leader of the Council, and the Portfolio Holder for Financial Sustainability and Reducing Poverty