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SEND Services in Barnet

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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

11.7%receive SEN Support

8,209 pupils

5.1%have an EHCP

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 Offer

IASS

Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.

Barnet Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Parent Carer Forum

Barnet Parent Carer Forum

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology Service

Occupational Therapy

Disabled Children's Occupational Therapy Team

Speech and Language Therapy

Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT)

Social Care

0-25 Disability Service

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

years old

Kisharon School

SpecialGood
Ages 4-19Capacity: 77NW4 1TP
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Langdon College

Special
Ages 16-25Capacity: 50HA8 7LF
Moderate Learning

Mapledown School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 90NW2 1TR
AutismPhysicalSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Northway School

Special
Ages 4-15Capacity: 184NW7 3HS
Specific LearningVisualOtherSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning

Oak Lodge School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 200N2 0QY
AutismModerate Learning

Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre

Special
Ages 2-11N20 0DH
Specific LearningAutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

The Holmewood School

Special
Ages 7-19Capacity: 100N12 8SH
OtherSpeech & LanguageAutism

Oak Hill School

SpecialGood
Ages 10-19Capacity: 50EN4 8XE

Oakbridge Special Education

Special
Ages 19-25Capacity: 43HA8 7EQ

Orange Tree School

Special
Ages 8-19Capacity: 110N20 9AR

The Windmill School

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 90EN5 5TS

Saracens Broadfields

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 700HA8 8JP
AutismModerate Learning
Resource base: 21 places

Chalgrove Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 4-11Capacity: 224N3 3PL
Autism
Resource base: 14 places

Childs Hill Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 345NW2 1SL
Autism
Resource base: 12 places

Claremont Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 446NW2 1AB
Autism
Resource base: 10 places

Clarion

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1052NW2 1TR
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning
Resource base: 13 places

Colindale Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 630NW9 6DT
Physical
Resource base: 5 places

Coppetts Wood Primary School

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 2-11Capacity: 269N10 1JS
Autism
Resource base: 16 places

Hendon School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1269NW4 2HP
HearingAutism
Resource base: 38 places

JCoSS

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-19Capacity: 1360EN4 9GE
Autism
Resource base: 51 places

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 305EN4 9BU
Autism
Resource base: 16 places

Queenswell Junior School

Primary
Ages 7-11Capacity: 240N20 0NQ
Autism

Summerside Primary Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420N12 0QU
Hearing
Resource base: 12 places

The Orion Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 2-11Capacity: 960NW7 2AL
Autism
Resource base: 21 places

London Academy

All-throughGood
Ages 4-19Capacity: 1870HA8 8DE
Resource base: 1 places

Understanding 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.

You can request an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessment by contacting Barnet Council if you think your child needs more support than their school can provide. Parents, schools, or health professionals can make the request using the form on the Barnet Local Offer website or by emailing [email protected]. The local authority will decide within 16 weeks whether to carry out the assessment, and if approved, the full process takes 20 weeks.
Barnet's SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service) offers free, impartial information and advice to parents and young people about SEND support. They can help with understanding the EHCP process, your rights, and how to appeal decisions. Contact them at 0207 359 3635 or [email protected].
Barnet has 11 specialist schools for children with SEND, plus 2 schools with SEN units and 14 with resource bases. These provisions support the 3,572 pupils with EHCPs out of 70,058 total pupils. You can find more details on the Barnet Local Offer at www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services, support, and provisions available in Barnet for children and families. It includes information on EHCPs, schools, therapies, and more. Visit www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/ to explore it.
The EHCP assessment process in Barnet takes 20 weeks from the request to issuing the final plan if approved. The local authority decides within 16 weeks whether to proceed with the assessment. More details are on the Barnet Local Offer and SENDIASS pages.

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