Working with Children in Barnet

Information for Schools

Specialist areas for health and safety, governors, HR and funding, along with essential information schools need including Barnet Partnership for Schools, Freedom of Information and Performance Tables.

Practitioner Guidance

This section is divided into two: one focusing on work which supports families and another with resources for practitioners.

Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

MASH in Barnet is the single point of entry for all referrals regarding concerns for a child or young person (unborn-18 years) or where it is felt they would benefit from additional support.

Early Years Practitioners and Childcare Providers

Includes useful resources such as early years settings support, services for childminders and children’s libraries information.

Child and Family Early Help Hubs

All families face challenges and sometimes need support. Early Help is about providing this support as soon as possible to tackle difficulties for children, young people and families before they become more serious. We work with the whole family and the child / young person is at the centre of all we do.

Adolescents at risk of Criminal & Sexual Exploitation and Missing

Sexual and Criminal Exploitation can have a devastating impact on young people and their families. Our approach is centred on understanding the lived experiences and relationships that young people have in order to effectively intervene and support them.