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Three-year Unicef partnership officially launches

Barnet has become the first local authority in London to partner with global children’s charity Unicef UK.

Update following Ofsted findings

Earlier this year Ofsted carried out an inspection of the council’s Children’s Services and judged that they were inadequate.

Free Christmas parking every weekend this December

Shopping will be more enjoyable this holiday season with Barnet Council providing shoppers and visitors with free parking throughout the borough this December.

Silver Week - celebrating the contribution older people make to the local community

Barnet will celebrate Silver Week with an exciting programme of festivities taking place from Sunday 1 to Saturday 7 October.

Making a difference to a child’s life

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Barnet launches social work academy

Barnet Council will today (25 July) officially launch an innovative ‘academy’ aimed at recruiting, developing and helping retain social workers.

OFSTED inspection findings

OFSTED completed an inspection of Children’s Services and a review of the effectiveness of the Local Children’s Safeguarding Board between 25 April and 18 May 2017.

Advice on staying safe during the heatwave

With temperatures set to remain high there are a number of practical pointers for vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and those with long term health conditions to help them stay safe.

Building carer-friendly communities