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Primary school place offer day

Every child in Barnet whose parent applied on time for a 2017/18 primary school place has received an offer of a place.

Secondary school place offer day

Every Barnet parent who applied on time for a secondary school place for their child has received an offer of a place.

Youth parliament voting begins

Voting is underway to find Barnet’s new members for the UK Youth Parliament.

A year of academic success

Barnet schools rounded off a successful year for education in the borough after statistics confirmed the percentage of Key Stage 2 pupils achieving the Government’s new expected standard was above the national average for reading, writing and maths combined and well above the national average in reading and mathematics.

Putting down the pipe: The truth about shisha

Keeping safe, warm and well over winter

Barnet Council and its Public Health partners are calling on residents to help make sure elderly and vulnerable Barnet neighbours stay safe, warm and well this winter.

New primary officially opens its doors

Barnet’s newest primary school has been officially opened at the London Academy in Edgware.

Sustainability and Transformation Plan

The NHS in the north central London area – which represents Camden, Haringey, Islington, Barnet and Enfield – has submitted a draft Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) to NHS England.

Council's successful World Mental Health Day

Approximately 60 Barnet residents took part in World Mental Health Day (WMHD) at a community-led event on Monday 10 October to raise awareness of “Mental Health First Aid for All”.

Healthier eating, healthier Barnet

Using less salt, changing the type of oil used when cooking and providing sugar free drinks are just a few of the ways Barnet catering businesses are providing residents with healthier eating options.