Secondary and Post-16
Who are we?
We are a team of teachers and a facilitator who support Barnet secondary schools and post-16 to support Autistic young people. We are part of the Barnet Autism Advisory Team.
What do we do?
We support Barnet secondary schools and post-16 with
- Strategic planning
- Student consultancy and casework
- Staff training and workshops
- Multidisciplinary working
For further information, please:
- see our Working with the Secondary/Post -16 Advisory Team for Autistic Young People and Secondary/Post 16 Menu of Support
- contact your school/college allocated advisory teacher
- or e-mail: [email protected]
Identification and diagnosis
Click here to view information about Identification and Diagnosis
After identification/ diagnosis, what next?
Information providing a summary of support available post diagnosis is available on the National Autistic Society website along with a host of other useful information
parents and carers (autism.org.uk)
Contact the Autism Advisory team for recommended resources/signposting
[email protected] and see current training offer.
Maintained schools, colleges and provisions in Barnet
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Maintained Mainstream Schools
- Archer Academy
- Ark Pioneer Academy
- Ashmole Academy
- Bishop Douglass School
- Christ's College Finchley
- Copthall School
- East Barnet School
- Finchley Catholic High School
- Friern Barnet School
- Hasmonean Boys' School
- Hasmonean Girls' School
- Hendon School
- Henrietta Barnett School
- Imperial College London Mathematics School
- JCOSS
- JFS
- London Academy
- Menorah High School
- Mill Hill County High
- Northgate
- Queen Elizabeth's Boys' School
- Queen Elizabeth Girls' School
- Saracens High School
- St Andrew the Apostle
- St James's Catholic High School
- St Mary's and St John's School
- St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
- The Compton Academy
- Totteridge Academy
- Whitefield School
- Wren Academy
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Maintained Special Schools
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Maintained Provisions
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Maintained Colleges
SCERTS: An educational framework
The SCERTS Model is the framework used by the Autism Advisory Team.
The SCERTS® Model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by Autistic children and persons and related disabilities, and their families. SCERTS® focuses on building competence in Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support as the highest priorities that must be addressed in any programme and is applicable for individuals with a wide range of abilities and ages across home, school and community settings.
Please see: https://scerts.com/
Resources
Training & Professional Development Opportunities
ACE Group
The ACE group provides support and training for professionals working with Autistic young people in Barnet secondary schools and colleges. It meets on a half-termly basis. For further information please e-mail the Autism Advisory Team with ACE group in the subject line
[email protected]
The AET documents below may be particularly helpful for professionals:
Autism Education Trust (AET)
Since 2007 the AET has been helping to develop good practise in supporting Autistic learners
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk
AET Post-16 Standards Framework
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/post-16-standards-framework
Can be used by staff in post-16 settings from mainstream to specialist as an ongoing self-reflection tool
AET School Competency Framework
Can be used by staff in schools across a range of settings from mainstream to specialist as an ongoing self-reflection tool:
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/aet-schools-competency-framework
AET School Standards Framework
Can be used by leaders/leadership teams to support the implementation of good autism practice across a whole organisation
https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/aet-schools-standards-framework
Health
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Children’s Integrated Therapy team (CIT)
Information about therapies and training
Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT) (whittington.nhs.uk)
Community Paediatrics
Barnet community paediatrics | Royal Free London
Support for Parents & Carers
Barnet Carers
Barnet Carers Centre | Barnet Council
Barnet Post 16 SEN Prospectus
Current Barnet Post 16 SEN Prospectus
Barnet Parent Carer Forum (BPCF)
A voluntary group of enthusiastic, committed parents and carers in the London Borough of Barnet working with the local authority to ensure that the voices of our children, young people and their families are heard
BELS Parent/Carer Support Group for parents/carers of Autistic young people
E-mail [email protected]
Please write Parent Carer Group in the subject line
BICS
BEETS (Barnet Education, Employment and Training Support)
Boost
Brook
Children’s Centres/Early Help/Social Care
Early help for children, young people and families | Barnet Council
Children and families | Barnet Council
Contact for Disabled Families
https://contact.org.uk/
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Elective Home Education Barnet
Energy Accounting
Advice around Autistic fatigue and burnout
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/autistic-fatigue/autistic-adults
Homestart
Home-Start Barnet, Brent, Enfield and Harrow is an independent charity which is part of the Home-Start UK network. At the heart of their work is home visiting volunteer support. A volunteer who will spend around two hours a week in a family’s home supporting them in the ways they need. Homestart offers a wide range of services, from perinatal mental health support and practical advice on managing household finances, to groups and events for families, and parenting programmes for families with older children.
Home-start Barnet (https://homestartbarnet.org/)
Information Sheets
Please contact the Autism Advisory Team if you would like access to information sheets about a variety of topics including stimming, visuals and predictability, energy accounting, positive language, talking mats, intrinsic motivation, comic strip conversations, student voice etc
Low Arousal approach
Information about approaches to reduce anxiety and stress
Mencap
https://www.barnetmencap.org.uk/
National Autistic Society
Charity for Autistic people and their families, providing support, guidance and advice
Neurodiversity
Learning about Neurodiversity at Schools Project
https://salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans
Neurodiversity Week
https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/
Ordinarily Available Document
Describes the provision that should be ordinarily available in state funded education settings in Barnet.
https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/documents/2098-ordinarily-available-educational- provision.pdf
Purple Ella
@PurpleElla, Autistic, ADHD content creator and advocate
https://www.youtube.com/@PurpleElla
Resources - Books/podcasts/Videos
- Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children – Luke Beardon
- The Secret Life of Rose: Inside an Autistic Head – Rose Smitten
Dean Beadle
@DeanBeadleuk; Autistic speaker/trainer, singer and former journalist. Proud to be autistic.
https://www.youtube.com/@DeanBeadleuk
- Autistic Joy – Dean Beadle
- Anxiety – Dean Beadle
Resources for Autism
Resources for Autism is a registered charity which provides practical services for Autistic children, young people and adults and for those who love and care for them:
https://resourcesforautism.org.uk/
SCERTS
The SCERTS Model is the framework used by the Autism Advisory Team.
The SCERTS® Model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by Autistic children and persons and related disabilities, and their families. SCERTS® focuses on building competence in Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support as the highest priorities that must be addressed in any programme and is applicable for individuals with a wide range of abilities and ages across home, school and community settings.
SENCO Zone
https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/senco_zone
Sendiass
Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Support Service (SENDIASS)
About the SENDIASS service | Barnet Council
Short Breaks Scheme –accessing leisure activities
Take a Break is a service for families with a child or young person with learning disabilities to provide short breaks in the family home, an extra pair of hands for a family outing, or to take a child out on their own.
Specialist dentist
Community Dental Service (Whittington Health)
This service includes care for children who are very anxious or uncooperative, children with disabilities or medical conditions requiring special care and who are unable to access local community dental service.
Community Dental Service provided by Whittington Health NHS Trust | Barnet Council
Support for Children and Young People with Significant Learning Difficulties
Contact the Autism Advisory team for recommended resources/signposting
Supported Internships Guide
West London Alliance Supported Internships Guide 2024-25
TEACCH
Please contact the BELS Autism Advisory Team if you would like to explore training in this area:
Transition Passports
The Transition Passport was originally designed to support the post-16 transition of young people with additional support needs. However, the template may be adapted to support the transition of children and young people at other stages of their education:
https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/blog_articles/2469-new-barnet-transition-passport
Unitas
https://www.unitasyouthzone.org/
Links to other sections of our Autism pages
About the Barnet Offer for Autistic Children and Young People
Information for Parents & Carers
Pre-school & Primary
Secondary & Post-16
Training and Events
Young People's Space
Resources