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Big Friendly Read school holiday activities and events

The Big Friendly Read challenge which officially kicked off in Barnet on July 9 is now well underway with lots of free events and activities planned throughout the school holidays.

Young people encouraged to get in SHAPE this Summer

The SHAPE programme delivered by Barnet Council has launched a fun and energising summer programme for the young residents of Barnet to coincide with school holidays, running until Friday 26th August 2016.

Copthall swimmers head to Rio

Two of Barnet Copthall swimmers are getting ready to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games which start in Rio this Friday (August 5, 2016.)

Primary school offer day

Every child in Barnet whose parent applied on time for a 2016/17 primary school place has received an offer of a place.

Education and Skills staff transfer to Cambridge Education

An innovative partnership between Barnet Council and Cambridge Education has begun today (1st April) with staff transferring over to the specialist education company.

Libraries technical issues

Going the extra kilometre

In recent months primary school children have been taking part in a revolutionary project aimed at getting pupils fit, active and improving concentration.

Young people go to the polls

Voting is underway to select new members of the UK Youth Parliament.

Barnet Libraries Festival 2016

A packed fortnight of reading related fun will get underway this weekend with the start of the 2016 Barnet Libraries Festival.

Showcasing teaching in Barnet

Barnet Council has hosted a fair showcasing teaching in the borough for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and people looking to pursue a career in the profession.