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GROW Fungi & Flower Summer Holiday Clubs 2026 - Free

created by BELS on behalf of GROW published on 11 August 2026

The GROW Fungi & Flower Summer Holiday Clubs are free for children receiving benefit-related free school meals and/or children who are looked after by Barnet Council (fostered / adopted or in a care home) or are Young Carers. If your child does not meet this criteria, they will not receive a place. Timings: 10am - 2:30pm Dates: 

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Have your say: Early years funding - proposed changes to the entitlements funding system

created by BELS published on 06 August 2026

A consultation was launched by the government, which is seeking views on proposals to reform the early years funding system for early years entitlements. We are highlighting this because the proposals may have implications for how SEND funding is allocated to early years settings and, ultimately, how children's needs are supported and met. The consultation closes on Monday 14th September 2026.

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Have your say: Education otherwise than at school consultation

created by BELS published on 05 August 2026

The government have launched a new consultation on Education Otherwise Than At School, known as EOTAS, as part of their wider plan to improve support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

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