Education Professionals
Specialist advisory teams, peripatetic teachers, educational psychologists, SENCOs, and specialist nurseries and schools in Barnet
Overview
Educational professionals who can be accessed to support students and families.
Inclusion Advisory Team - Previously High Incidence Support Team (HIST)
This includes specialists with a range of experience and expertise in SEN and inclusion covering early years and all Key Stages. IAT provides specialist support from advisory teachers and experienced SEN professionals and consists of Advisory Teachers for: Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH), Literacy Difficulties. They offer advice on identification and assessment, advice and training on strategies and interventions, strategic and systemic support relevant to the area of need, staff coaching, and bespoke and evidence-based training. Also provide Advisory Teachers for whole school SEND reviews, assistance with policy development and guidelines, support in developing your SEND systems and procedures, and support to new SENCOs. Inclusion Advisory Team.
Barnet SEMH Team
Also, the Barnet SEMH team has developed a school anxiety pack and information for schools for children who may become anxious about an aspect of school life, which may become overwhelming and sometimes that anxiety can generalise to other aspects of school life.
Peripatetic Teachers
Specialist teams for Visual, Hearing or multi-sensory Impairment.
These specialised, qualified teachers support any child or young person with a significant visual (not correctable with glasses) or hearing impairment (any diagnosed hearing loss). They offer guidance, advice, and support to schools and families to maximise opportunities for learning and inclusion, so that children and young people with a sensory impairment can reach their potential. Barnet also has a Multi-Sensory Impairment Specialist Teacher who works closely with children with both a hearing and visual impairment to support them and their families.
Specialist Nurseries
Barnet also has some specialist nurseries for preschool children with complex needs, including:
- Acorn Assessment Centre at Colindale and Queenswell Schools.
Email the Specialist Team at specialist.team@barnet.gov.uk and reach their helpline on 020 8359 7624.
Specialist Primary Schools
Specialist Secondary Shools
Educational Psychology in Barnet
- Address: BELS (Barnet Education and Learning Service), 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW.
- Website: www.bells.org.uk.
- Tel: 07852 127098.
SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators)
Area SENCOs for pre-school children in a non-school-based nursery. School SENCOs in every Barnet school. SENCOs can access the SENCO zone.