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Mobile COVID-19 testing unit back in Barnet on 02/08/20, 05/08/20 and 08/08/20
Last updated: 19 August, 2020
You can find it at the following locations from 10.30am-3.30pm for tests for drivers & pedestrians: Barnet House on Sunday 2 August Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Wednesday 5 August Edgware Community Hospital on Saturday 8 August. All appointments must be booked in advance, either:
Advice on staying safe during the hot weather
Last updated: 6 August, 2020
How to stay safe in the hot weather Stay out of the heat: Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm If you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf Avoid extreme physical exertion Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes Cool yourself down:
KOOTH online counselling: Supporting young people’s mental health
Last updated: 26 April, 2023
Young people’s lives have been severely impacted this year with school closures and the cancellation of exams which is why we want to ensure they have the mental health support they need while deciding on next steps for the 2020/2021 academic year. We want young people to know that it’s normal to experience feelings of stress and/or anxiety, and that talking about your feelings can help – which can be much easier to do with someone anonymous.
International Youth Day: Youth Engagement for Global Action
Last updated: 26 April, 2023
Globally, the topic of racism came to the forefront of mainstream media as well as social and political conversations, following the death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests. We wanted to get youth perspectives on race relations in the UK and the tangible steps they believe would result in long-term change.
Barnet A-Level students collect marks in unique results day
Last updated: 19 August, 2020
Schools and colleges have been asked to provide exam boards with two pieces of information for each subject: the grade they believe each pupil would have achieved if teaching had continued and the ranking order of students by performance at each grade. Due to the new marking process, these grades will not be used to obtain a school average or a Barnet average as in previous years. However, Barnet A-Level results have consistently been in the top five per cent nationally over the last few years.
Mobile COVID-19 testing unit back in Barnet this coming week
Last updated: 14 August, 2020
You can find it at the following locations from 10.30am-3.30pm for tests for drivers & pedestrians: Edgware Community Hospital on Monday 17 August Barnet House on Thursday 20 August Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Sunday 23 August All appointments must be booked in advance, either:
Mobile COVID-19 testing returns to Barnet this coming week
Last updated: 7 September, 2020
You can find it at the following locations from 10.30am-3.30pm for tests for drivers & pedestrians: Edgware Community Hospital on Monday 17 August Barnet House on Thursday 20 August Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Sunday 23 August All appointments must be booked in advance, either:
A socially distanced results day for Barnet’s GCSE students
Last updated: 20 August, 2020
While national league tables have been suspended this year, it is expected that Barnet students will again perform strongly in their GCSEs. Last year, students in the borough ranked second in the country for Progress 8 scores, which gauge the progress made by each student during their time at secondary school, out of 151 local authorities. At the same time, the average Attainment 8 score, which is a way of measuring pupils across eight qualifications including Maths and English, saw Barnet ranked second highest nationally.
Barnet Mayor pays doorstep visits to 20th annual Civic Award winners
Last updated: 21 August, 2020
Six Lifetime Achievement awards and two Outstanding Service to the Community awards were presented to eight recipients in recognition of their commitment and dedication to supporting the people of Barnet.
Check out the latest mobile COVID-19 testing unit dates...
Last updated: 1 September, 2020
You can find it at the following locations from 10.30am-3.30pm for tests for drivers & pedestrians: Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Sunday 23 August Edgware Community Hospital on Wednesday 26 August Barnet House on Sunday 29 August All appointments must be booked in advance, either: