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Primary Visits

Mr. Young will be visiting students in their Primary schools.

Taster 1

Thursday 21st May, 10.00-11.00am – You will visit Friern Barnet School with your parents/carers for a school tour. (ARP only)

Taster 2

Thursday 11th June, 8:45-11:15 am – You will visit Friern Barnet School with your Primary School teaching assistants and take part in taster lessons in English, Maths, and Science. (ARP only)

Taster 3

Thursday 2nd July – Main taster day. You will visit Friern Barnet School along with all the Year 6 students starting in September and participate in taster lessons.

Transition Evenings

There will be a transition evening on 17th June between 5-6pm, where parents/carers can visit, complete admissions forms, and meet key staff.

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Our Key Stage 4 ARP curriculum is designed to provide a supportive, personalised learning experience that meets the diverse needs of our students. The curriculum focuses on developing core skills in English, Maths, and Science, with opportunities to work toward Entry Level qualifications and AQA Unit Awards across a broad range of subjects.

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Admissions for September 2026  -  Q&A Tours

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Admissions for September 2026  -  Q&A Tours

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If you would like to visit the school and find our more about how we support SEND students, we hold periodic Q&A group sessions for parents. This involves a tour of the school and an opportunity to speak to one of the SENCos about the SEND provisions. Please email us to arrange a booking if you wish to join the next scheduled tour.

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This science ARP curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Entry Level qualifications, with a clear focus on meeting the diverse needs of SEN learners. The scheme of work provides a flexible, accessible, and engaging approach to science education, incorporating key concepts from the national curriculum at KS1, KS2, and KS3 levels.

By building on familiar topics and gradually introducing more complex ideas, this curriculum supports learners in developing essential scientific skills such as observation, enquiry, prediction, and communication. It also aims to foster curiosity and confidence in the world around them, laying a strong foundation for progress towards Entry Level Science qualifications.

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Our English curriculum is carefully designed to support SEN learners in developing essential communication, reading, and writing skills. With a focus on building confidence and practical language use, the curriculum lays a strong foundation for everyday literacy and progression toward Entry Level qualifications. Lessons are tailored to individual needs, incorporating multisensory approaches and structured support to help students succeed at their own pace. The aim is to equip learners with the skills they need for further education, independence, and life beyond the classroom.

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Please check back for details of the next coffee morning for the parents/carers of our SEND students.

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If you are interested in learning more about our Cognition and Learning ARP please refer to this information sheet.

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Free mental health support for young people living in Barnet

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If you require crisis mental health intervention and support please contact the BEHMHT (Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust) Crisis Resolution Team by calling 0800 151 0023

If you're experiencing difficulties with your mental health, struggling with your emotions and social situations then call Barnet Integrated Clinical Services (BICS) for a private chat.

free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing community including live chat with the team, discussion boards, magazine with helpful articles and a daily journal a magazine. It also provides counselling support for young people aged 11 to 25 years.

A confidential support and advice service for Children and Young People under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and anyone concerned that for a young person who might be thinking about suicide

Its helpline service - HOPELINEUK is available:

Samaritans is a safe place for you to talk at any time, in your own way, about whatever is getting to you. You don't have to be suicidal.

an affiliate of Crisis Text LineShout ® in the UK that provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text. It's the first free 24/7 texting service in the UK for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.

Good Thinking

Good Thinking is London's digital wellbeing service and provides a range of resources for young people to improve mental wellbeing including free NHS-approved apps.

Reading Well

Reading Well is for young people aged 13 to 18years old and recommends expert endorsed books about mental health, with advice and information about issues like anxiety, stress and OCD, and difficult experiences like bullying and exams.

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Young people's mental health and wellbeing

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If you require crisis mental health intervention and support please contact the BEHMHT (Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust) Crisis Resolution Team by calling 0800 151 0023 If you're experiencing difficulties with your mental health, struggling with your emotions and social situations then call Barnet Integrated Clinical Services (BICS) for a private chat.

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We have a high volume of requests to see the school and are unable to accommodate individual visits. Please email us to find out when our next parental group Q&A session will be held.

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Interventions are short-term focused teaching approaches that have a specific set of outcomes that have been planned for a student with additional needs.

Please refer to the Interventions Booklet to learn about the interventions we run and more information about them.

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The SEND information Report outlines the school's provision for pupils with SEND. Please read this document for full details.

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Please find our SEND Curriculum Offer in this booklet

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In the world of education and SEND, lots of acronyms are used which can be confusing! Use our one page jargon buster to look up any terms/acronyms that you may come across.

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The SEND department run a range of clubs to support students during unstructured times. To see what is on offer, please read the Extra Curricular Support booklet.

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special educational needs and disabilities

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The Local Offer lets parents and young people know what special educational needs and disabilities services are available in Hertfordshire, and who can access them.

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Get support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and their family or carers.

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Please use this space to tell us how we can improve this page, or the website in general.

If you have a service problem or complaint you need help with then please visit our contact pages.

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For Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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Details of summer holiday for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are on Brent Youth Zone. Search for 'summer holiday activities' or 'summer holiday'.

View everything in our SEND Local Offer, from specialist health and education services, financial advice and accessible travel, to leisure activities, SEND support groups and post-16 provision.

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Details of summer holiday for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are on Brent Youth Zone. Search for 'summer holiday activities' or 'summer holiday'. View everything in our SEND Local Offer, from specialist health and education services, financial advice and accessible travel, to leisure activities, SEND support groups and post-16 provision.

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If you require more general support about Home Learning please look on the website of your child's school. In addition there is further information at:

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Support that you can access in your borough

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Support that you can access in your borough

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A Local Offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about what support services are available in their local area.

We have provided links for each surrounding borough below.

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Welcome to our SEND Padlet page which contains all our SEND information and support in one easily accessible page.

Our SENCOs are Miss H. Levitan (KS4) and Miss D. Anand (KS3) The SENCO of the ARP is Mr R. Young and our Assistant SENCO is Miss K. Keaveney.

You can contact us by emailing senco@friern.barnet.sch.uk

If you need any support then please do not hesitate to get in touch.