Children, young people and families news
Long term foster carers needed
Published on Monday 13 May 2013
This week sees the start of Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign aimed at highlighting the urgent need for more foster carers.
Free film screening to mark International Women’s Day
Published on Monday 4 March 2013
Residents are being invited to mark International Women’s Day during a special talk and film screening on Friday 8 March 2013.
Council helps young residents into work by extending successful support programme
Published on Thursday 28 February 2013
Barnet Council is extending its support to help young people into work by reinvesting in the most successful elements of its ‘Platforms’ programme.
Council agrees sale of Stanley Road playing fields to Archer Academy
Published on Tuesday 26 February 2013
Barnet Council’s Cabinet Resources Committee last night approved the sale of Stanley Road playing fields in East Finchley to The Archer Academy.
Council offers young people the chance to learn about Apprenticeships
Published on Friday 15 February 2013
Barnet Council’s recent Hub Day gave local young people the opportunity to improve their chances of getting an apprenticeship.
Open evening offers information on expeditions with Barnet’s Youth and Community
Published on Wednesday 13 February 2013
Barnet’s young people who want to find out more about future opportunities will have the opportunity soon at the Barnet’s Youth and Community Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award programme.
Council submits plans for Mill Hill East Primary and five school expansions
Published on Tuesday 5 February 2013
Barnet Council has submitted planning applications for six primary schools across the borough.
Calling Barnet’s young people – your borough needs you!
Published on Wednesday 9 January 2013
Young Barnet residents looking to get into politics this year have until 16 January to send in their applications to represent their borough in the UK Youth Parliament.
Barnet Youth Shield wins London Safeguarding Children Award
Published on Wednesday 12 December 2012
A project led by young people to raise awareness about issues which threaten their safety has won the prestigious London Safeguarding Children Award.
Onwards and Upwards, new service launched for young people leaving care
Published on Monday 10 December 2012
A new service aimed at helping young people leaving care lead more independent lives has been launched in Barnet.
Member of Youth Parliament for Barnet to debate in Commons Chamber
Published on Monday 19 November 2012
Sogand Shaker, 17, from Barnet will join over 300 elected members of Youth Parliament in the House of Commons on 23 November, to decide the UK Youth Parliament’s priority campaign.
Council advises schools on use of former library building
Published on Thursday 11 October 2012
Barnet Council has written to schools in the vicinity of the former Friern Barnet library building advising them of the Council's concerns about children attending events within the premises.
Film aims to encourage more people to foster teenagers
Published on Tuesday 9 October 2012
Deciding that a child or young person shouldn’t live with their family is never easy or clear cut. Neither is the decision to become a foster carer.
Cream of Barnet’s sporting crop recognised in school awards
Published on Thursday 20 September 2012
The best sporting talent from Barnet schools have been celebrated at the 2012 Barnet School Sport Awards.
19 new classes to cope with primary school demand in Barnet
Published on Thursday 6 September 2012
All reception class children whose parents applied for a Barnet school place by January’s deadline have been offered a place in a school, confirms the Council Leader, Councillor Richard Cornelius.
Young people make a splash
Published on Tuesday 14 August 2012
Hot on the heels of Team GB’s success on the water, Barnet Council’s Youth Support Service is helping young people try their hand at canoeing on the Welsh Harp Reservoir.
Barnet Youth Offenders dig deep
Published on Thursday 9 August 2012
Two unused flowerbeds have been given a new lease of life thanks to the hard work of Barnet’s Youth Offending Team.
Cabinet agrees new funding formula for Children’s Centres
Published on Wednesday 18 July 2012
A new funding allocation scheme for Barnet’s Children’s Centres, which will see those families most in need receiving additional activities and services, was agreed last night (17 July).
£4.5 million borough investment package approved by Cabinet
Published on Thursday 21 June 2012
Barnet Council has agreed to a £4.5 million investment strategy aimed at helping the local economy by improving roads and pavements and supporting younger residents not in employment, education or training.
You’re Hired: Barnet Council announces £1million apprenticeship and employment fund to help Barnet’s businesses and young people
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2012
Barnet Council has announced proposals for £1 million Barnet Skills, Employment and Enterprise Action Plan aimed at supporting 16-24 year old residents.
New domestic abuse service launched in Barnet
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2012
Barnet Council has launched a new service to tackle domestic abuse in the borough.
Wanted: compassionate foster carers for local children
Published on Thursday 17 May 2012
Thinking about becoming a foster carer? Then now is a great time to find out more with Barnet Council’s upcoming fostering information evening on Tuesday 29 May.
Barnet children sweep the board in junior chess championships
Published on Thursday 17 May 2012
Barnet is officially the best at chess in England and Wales, thanks to some of our youngest and brightest chess stars at a recent championship.
Funding Proposals for Children’s Centres
Published on Thursday 10 May 2012
Parents, carers and childcare professionals are being consulted on proposed changes to the funding allocation for Barnet’s Children’s Centres.
Chefs of the future get off to a frying start
Published on Wednesday 14 March 2012
A cooking course which gives young people a taster of what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen has been launched by Barnet Council.
UK Youth Parliament Election Results
Published on Tuesday 13 March 2012
Barnet’s new UK Youth Parliament Members and Deputy Members were announced at a special results evening held at the North London Business Park last night.
Barnet Council backs Barnardo’s ‘Cut Them Free’ campaign
Published on Tuesday 13 March 2012
Barnet Council has announced it is backing Barnardo’s efforts to tackle child sexual exploitation.
Let your career working with children and young people take off
Published on Tuesday 6 March 2012
The Royal Airforce (RAF) Museum in Hendon is once again playing host to Barnet’s annual Jobs and Careers Fair.
Council welcomes government's support to troubled family programme
Published on Monday 19 December 2011
Barnet Council’s Cabinet member for Education, Children and Families has welcomed the government’s announcement that it is to give extra support for the country’s most troubled families.
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