SEND Services in Barnet
Barnet, a vibrant London borough, offers a range of SEND support tailored to its diverse urban communities, with services shaped by the capital's fast-paced environment and emphasis on inclusive mainstream schooling alongside specialist options. While school choice can be competitive as in much of London, the local authority works steadily to meet needs, and parents can turn to the Barnet Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for impartial guidance through the process. Recent local analysis highlights ongoing efforts to track and improve SEND outcomes, providing reassurance that your child’s support is a priority here.
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Schools & SEND Provision
170
Schools
11
Specialist
16
SEN Units & Resource Bases
70,058
Total Pupils
8,209 pupils
3,572 pupils
Services & Contacts
Local Offer
Every Local Authority must publish a "Local Offer" - a directory of all SEND services and provision in their area.
View Barnet's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Barnet Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
SEND Team
Barnet SEND Team
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology Service
Occupational Therapy
Disabled Children's Occupational Therapy Team
Speech and Language Therapy
Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT)
Other Services
Barnet Early Autism Model (BEAM)
Barnet Early Years SEND Advisory Team
Kids London SEN Mediation Service
Home to School Transport
Barnet Child Development Service
Early Help Services
Disabled Children's Register
Preparing for Adulthood Service
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Kisharon School
SpecialGoodLangdon College
SpecialMapledown School
SpecialNorthway School
SpecialOakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
SpecialThe Holmewood School
SpecialOakbridge Special Education
SpecialOrange Tree School
SpecialChalgrove Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingChilds Hill Primary School
PrimaryClaremont Primary School
PrimaryClarion
SecondaryColindale Primary School
PrimaryCoppetts Wood Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementHendon School
SecondaryGoodLivingstone Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryOutstandingSummerside Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodThe Orion Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingUnderstanding school SEND provision
Schools in England provide SEND support at different levels. Here's what each type means:
Specialist School
A school that exclusively educates children with SEND. Smaller classes (typically 6-12 pupils), staff trained in specific needs, and environments designed for children who need more support than mainstream can provide. Places are usually named in an EHCP.
SEN Unit
A dedicated unit within a mainstream school, staffed by specialists. Children are on the roll of the unit but may join mainstream classes for some lessons. Offers a middle ground - specialist support with mainstream social opportunities. Usually requires an EHCP.
Resource Base
Extra resourced provision attached to a mainstream school. Children are on the mainstream roll but can access additional support, equipment, and specialist staff. Some resource bases focus on specific needs like autism or speech and language.
SEN Support (Mainstream)
Every mainstream school has a legal duty to identify and support children with SEND. This includes having a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), providing reasonable adjustments, and putting in place SEN Support plans. You don't need an EHCP for SEN Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in Barnet.
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Social Care
0-25 Disability Service