As part of our commitment in enhancing personal development of our students we recognise the importance of them access opportunities and support beyond what the school already proves. Please see below a list of websites and community links who can provide additional support or opportunities for young people.

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BACE Holidays

What is BACE Holidays? BACE Holidays is organised and run by Barnet Council and Young Barnet Foundation and fully funded by the Department for Education.

BACE holidays supports children and young people in Reception - Year 11 who receive benefit-related Free School Meals* in the borough of Barnet.cc http://https://barnetyouth.uk/BACE-Holidays

Barnet Youth

Provides a range of support links on their advice area including access to food banks, autism resources and support for young carers. https://barnetyouth.uk/Advice--Support

Young Barnet Foundation

Young Barnet Foundation is a membership movement set up to help grow local activities and opportunities for children and young people across the London Borough of Barnet. Becoming a member will help you gain access to information about lots of activities and opportunities across many aspects including Arts, Music and leadership projects.  https://www.youngbarnetfoundation.org.uk/

Enfield's Youth and Family Hubs

Enfield's Youth and Family Hubs provide support for families to help their children grow and succeed. They offer various services for children and families, making it easier to get the right help at the right time.

The hubs support families from pregnancy until the child is 19 years old, or 25 years old for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

At Youth and Family Hubs, you can find a variety of support services to help families and children thrive. These include:

· support with early education, childcare, and child development

· health and wellbeing advice for parents, carers, children, and young people

· parenting programmes and one-to-one family support

· baby groups, Stay and Play sessions, and creative activities for children under 5

· antenatal and postnatal classes, breastfeeding and infant feeding support

· speech and language support and developmental reviews

· information and advice on benefits, housing, and cost-of-living support

· help with employment, education, and training opportunities

· appointments with Citizens Advice

· specialised support for families with children with SEND

· referrals to specialist services, including perinatal mental health

https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/children-and-education/family-hubs#enfields-youth-and-family-hubs

Youth Development Service

The Youth Development Service (YDS) works with young people aged 11 to 19 years (and up to 25 with SEND).

They provide a range of positive activities via our 5 open access youth centres, including:

· multi-media

· health and fitness

· music

· dance

· issues-based workshops

They also provide structured activities in which young people can gain a range of nationally recognised awards and qualifications. https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/leisure-and-culture/youth-development-service

Enfield Youth

The service provides free activities for young people who live or study in Enfield. They have a range of exciting opportunities and positive activities to engage in.

Young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 with a learning difficulty of disability) who live, work or study in Enfield can choose from over 80 FREE courses that will be held all over the borough. https://youthenfield.taptub.co.uk/