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Free independent travel training scheme for children and adults with SEND

created by Barnet safe and sustainable travel team published on 07 September 2026

Able To Travel is back this October, and bookings are now open for our free independent travel training sessions. These one-off sessions are designed to help children, young people and adults with additional needs become more confident and safer when travelling independently.

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Resources for Autism: parent carer virtual workshops

created by BELS on behalf of Resources for Autism published on 07 September 2026

Resources for Autism are running virtual monthly workshops for parent/carers in Barnet, Lewisham and Southwark. On the last Tuesday of every month from 6-7pm we will be presenting on topics around autism, related conditions and strategies to help autistic people to thrive. Our next workshop is on Managing Relationship with School on the 29th September from 6-7pm.

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BACPAC: Barnet Autism Course for Parents And Carers

created by BELS Autism Advisory Team published on 02 September 2026

BACPAC is returning on the Tuesday 8th September. Please note bookings for autumn term have now closed but you can email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list and receive the spring term session flyer with sign-up details once this opens.

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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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