created by
Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) Team
published on
16 October 2026
Today is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day!
What is Developmental Language Disorder?
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a condition where children have long-term challenges talking and/or understanding words. Children with DLD may have lots of ideas but find it hard to put their ideas into words and understand what other people say to them.
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BELS
published on
14 October 2026
Save the dates for Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS) half- termly, online question and answer sessions. This series of sessions has been co-produced with the Barnet Parent Carer Forum.
See the flyer for the schedule.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance and take part in discussion during each session.
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created by
BELS on behalf of Autism Central
published on
14 October 2026
Autism Central is the National Peer Education Programme for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England. The programme is delivered by Anna Freud and commissioned by the NHS.
We offer families education, coaching, and connection through resources, one-to-one peer support, and group learning events.
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created by
BELS
published on
07 October 2026
Barnet Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Reform Plan has been approved by government.
The plan sets out the council’s ambition for an inclusive, responsive and sustainable SEND system, with children and young people, parent carers, schools and settings, and wider partners at the forefront of the proposals.
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created by
BELS on behalf of BCIT
published on
18 September 2026
Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT) have announced their Autumn term Universal Training offer.
We offer courses that are accessible for parents and carers whether or not your child or young person has been referred to the service.
We have a ‘NEW’ Sensory Differences Training Package.
Also note ‘NEW’ sessions –
pre-recorded AAC Videos
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