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Update on Children’s Services Improvement

Helping looked after children follow their dreams

Barnet has become the first local authority in London to launch its own charity to help looked after children fulfil their dreams and aspirations.

Care leavers to receive Council Tax exemptions

Barnet Council is set to introduce a policy which will offer council tax relief to care leavers up to the age of 25.

Zero tolerance to FGM

Barnet Council is today (6 February) supporting this year’s International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Residents love living in Barnet

Barnet residents love where they live according to the latest Residents’ Perception Survey.

Views sought on early help services

The council is seeking residents’ views to help shape early help services in the borough.

More Foster Carers needed in Barnet

Barnet Council is asking residents if they have More to Give as it continues trying to increase the number of foster carers in the borough.

Hundreds mark Holocaust Memorial Day at Barnet Council ceremony

On Sunday hundreds of people attended a ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Key stage 2 results 2017

Pupils in Barnet have enjoyed another year of Key Stage 2 success.

Children’s Services Review

The Children’s Commissioner for Barnet Council, Frankie Sulke, has completed her three-month review of Children’s Services.