top of page
LATEST NEWS


Barnet’s Pilot Programme to Support Young People into Careers in Construction
Barnet Council’s Economy and Skills Team, has launched a pilot CSCS training programme to support some of the most vulnerable young...
nickburr30
3 days ago2 min read
4 views
0 comments


ELSEC Programme - Primary School Visit from Minister Catherine McKinnell
Minister for School Standards, Catherine McKinnell visited Hasmonean primary school in Barnet, which has been part of the ELSEC programme...
nickburr30
May 233 min read
28 views
0 comments


Trauma Informed Schools Conference
We were very grateful to welcome back Steve Baker CEO of The People’s Learning Trust, and Mick Simpson Headteacher at Olsen House School...
nickburr30
Apr 41 min read
44 views
0 comments


BELS Early Years Conference
The BELS Early Years Standards Team had the most wonderful day on Wednesday, at our annual conference, with Barnet school EYFS leaders...
nickburr30
Apr 41 min read
25 views
0 comments


Review of Post-16 Qualification Reform at Level 3
In December the DfE published outcomes of the review of post-16 qualification reform at Level 3. The review found that both students and...
nickburr30
Jan 271 min read
46 views
0 comments


BELS Success - Independent Travel Training Program
I would like to celebrate a significant milestone in our department: the successful travel training of our very first student! This...
bpsiweb
Oct 24, 20241 min read
61 views
0 comments


A Supported Internship Case Study: Godspower Obode
A Supported Internship is an employer-based learning programme. The aim is to support SEND young people aged 16-24 with an Education,...
bpsiweb
Jul 3, 20242 min read
138 views
0 comments


Deaf Awareness Week
It is Deaf Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May. BELS' Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Team have produced the document below, which contains...
bpsiweb
May 8, 20241 min read
28 views
0 comments


T-Level Students Complete Expert Sessions at MDX to Progress Towards Potential Career in Healthcare
Health T Level students from Saracens High School have embarked upon their T Level Insight Hours with expert sessions led by midwifery...
bpsiweb
Apr 29, 20241 min read
39 views
0 comments


From Primary to Secondary - Transition Conference
The BELS Specialist Inclusion Services would like to invite you to this Year’s Transition Conference, "From Primary to Secondary School",...
bpsiweb
Apr 24, 20241 min read
98 views
0 comments


Sixth Form Open Evenings
Thank you to all school and colleges who have shared information regarding their upcoming Open Evenings. Please click here to access the...
bpsiweb
Oct 18, 20231 min read
120 views
0 comments


World Mental Health Day
On 10 of October 2023, it is World Mental Health Day. The Mental Health Foundation has chosen the theme ‘Mental Health is a universal...
bpsiweb
Oct 4, 20231 min read
28 views
0 comments


UK Reading Road Map 2023/24
As many of you already know, the UK Reading Road Map is a successful reading scheme that was created by the Islington Schools Libraries...
bpsiweb
Sep 20, 20232 min read
140 views
0 comments


Spotlight On Vocational Successes In Barnet - Summer 2023
We were excited to hear about and to be able to celebrate vocational student success stories from our schools. Thank you to schools for...
bpsiweb
Aug 25, 20232 min read
36 views
0 comments


T Levels: Learn More About the Exciting Post-16 Option Coming to Barnet in September 2023
From September 2023, T Levels will be available to young people in Barnet. Designed with businesses, T Levels are an 80% academic and 20%...
bpsiweb
Jul 5, 20231 min read
54 views
0 comments


Hot Weather Guidance For Schools
Hot summers can be a problem in schools due to excessive indoor temperatures. The rise in temperature can be aggravated by the design of...
bpsiweb
Jun 27, 20231 min read
20 views
0 comments


Neurodiversity Poster Winners
This March, to celebrate Neurodiversity Week 2023 we held a poster competition for Barnet students. Students were asked to design a...
bpsiweb
Jun 1, 20231 min read
73 views
0 comments


BSL Sign Graphics for The Eurovision Song Contest
This week is the finals of the Eurovision Song contest, being held in Liverpool. Anita Deb Biswas, from the BELS Deaf and Hard of Hearing...
bpsiweb
May 10, 20231 min read
89 views
0 comments


Deaf Awareness Week: 1 to 7 May 2023
What is Deaf Awareness week and why do we celebrate it? Each year in May we celebrate Deaf Awareness week to remind everyone about the...
bpsiweb
Apr 26, 20231 min read
37 views
0 comments


Neurodiversity Celebration Week, 13-19 March 2023
What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week? ‘Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and...
bpsiweb
Mar 8, 20231 min read
68 views
0 comments
bottom of page