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In line with our school motto, ‘Enjoy and Excel’, we are hugely ambitious academically for all our students, ensuring that they secure the results to go on to excel further and higher education institutions and then on to fulfilling careers. But we also want them to live lives that are personally and socially fulfilling, developing a love for art, music, dance, theatre, and culture which will enrich the whole of their lives. We desire that students leave us as mature, independent learners who are also engaged and responsible citizens. We use our strengths in the arts to enhance the learning opportunities for all students. Your son or daughter will feel welcomed, valued, and appropriately challenged at all levels. We believe that by working constructively with parents we can provide the very best for our students in a happy, well-ordered community. We desire that students leave us as mature, independent learners who are also engaged and responsible citizens, ensuring that they secure the results to go on to further and higher education institutions and then on to fulfilling careers. We are in partnership with Woodhouse College, which acts as our sixth form and offers excellent opportunities for our students. Pupil's voice is significant in FBS. Our student elected school parliament plays a strong role in our school. This is involved in making the school a better place to learn. The governing body receives regular reports from chief ministers of the parliament. Governors have an annual day in school when they meet groups of students from across the school. Students are also involved in all teacher appointments. Student questionnaires and interviews are also conducted throughout the year. We aim to develop an understanding of how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process. Understanding of the importance of rules, and how and why they are set, will be consistently reinforced through assemblies and our curriculum. Students will be involved in any review of the school rules to help them to understand the reasons behind the rules and the consequences if they are broken. Through inquiry in lessons, we allow the opportunity to debate and discuss the reasons for laws so that children can recognize the importance of these for their protection. Throughout the year we welcome visits from members of the wider community as well as organizing trips out of Friern Barnet School school to meet with a variety of people and visit a wide variety of institutions. We believe that clear explanations and real-life stories emphasize the importance of the rule of law for our students. We invest a great deal of time in creating a positive culture in our school so that children are in a safe environment where choices and freedoms are encouraged. We encourage lesson planning that allows children an element of freedom to choose the task that will challenge them, giving them more freedom to determine their learning. Through our e-safety work, we educate children on their rights and personal freedoms as well as supporting them in recognizing how to exercise these freedoms safely. We believe that valuing choice and freedom in daily school life will foster a value for individual liberty as the children embark upon their adult lives. Mutual respect is at the core of our school life. Students learn to treat each other and staff with great respect. This is evident when walking around the school and in classrooms. Our motto is “Enjoy and excel” we emphasize that to be a successful, confident, and responsible person, effective relationships between students and staff are essential. At FBS we offer a culturally rich and diverse curriculum in which major religions are studied and respected. We strongly believe that tolerance is gained through knowledge and understanding and aim to develop an acceptance that people having different faiths or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behavior. Through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life, we strive to demonstrate tolerance and help children to become knowledgeable and understanding citizens who can build a better Britain for the future. View full school

East Barnet School's Motto, “I want to learn” reflects a belief that motivation is the most important factor for achieving success in education. We also know that interesting and challenging lessons, combined with a culture where educational success is valued and respected by all members of the school community, will ensure that students remain focused on learning. Our success in achieving such a culture is undoubtedly the reason for the high academic standards and popularity of East Barnet School. Academic success is not our only focus. “Respect yourself, others, and your environment” forms the basis of our commitment to helping students develop into responsible young people, who can make a positive contribution to society. East Barnet School aspires to encourage the “I want to learn” culture amongst all its students, so that they may fulfill their potential in education and develop into responsible adults who make a positive contribution to society. We Aim to generate an enthusiasm for learning so students willingly seek to gain knowledge and understanding about the world around them. Provide guidance, information, and resources necessary to help students learn. Teach the skills necessary for effective and efficient learning. Create a positive learning environment. Develop a sense of pride amongst the students, so that they achieve the highest possible standards of work in all subjects. Foster the personal qualities, skills, and self-confidence necessary for students to achieve success in their chosen career and personal life. Nurture in all students a sense of respect for themselves, other individuals, their own and other communities, and their environment. We are proud of being a truly comprehensive school, where students throughout the ability range can achieve success. We celebrate our diversity and respect the heritage, religion, and culture of all our students and staff. A large number of our members of staff have children who attend the school, and many were ex-students themselves. We, therefore, have a very strong community spirit and are committed to providing all our children with the best education possible. East Barnet is a co-educational secondary school with approximately 1400 students, of whom over 330 are in Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form). The age range is from 11 to 19. Students at East Barnet School are immersed in our “I want to learn” culture a stimulating and exciting learning environment that builds confidence, curiosity, and achievement. The school is housed in a magnificent state-of-the-art modern building, designed in close consultation with staff and students to meet our community’s needs. East Barnet School has one of the most exciting learning environments in the country, featuring the very best, and some unique, purpose-built facilities that enhance the learning experience for all students, providing opportunities for the kind of teaching innovation that promotes our “I want to learn” culture. Extra-Curricular Activities are of central importance to the school’s culture and ethos of learning through participation. They provide opportunities for students to engage in learning and recreational activities in their own time. There is a wide range of activities on offer. There is an excellent careers education program throughout the school, involving Form Tutors, Heads of Year, the Head of Careers, and the Independent Careers and Guidance Advisor. Several students benefit from working in small groups with specialist teachers. These students range from those who require extra support with their learning to those who have exceptional ability. East Barnet School is proud of its reputation of being a caring school. All staff are dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and energized learning environment in which students can thrive and develop, not just academically but also emotionally and socially. Where possible, students are under the care of the same tutor from Year 7 until Year 11. Form tutors are responsible for closely monitoring the welfare and academic progress of their tutor group and are always on hand to help resolve issues and offer advice should the need arise. View full school

Barnet Southgate College is a large college in London with over 13,000 students, delivering more than 20 subjects across three main campuses. Joining us means being part of a large and vibrant community that benefits you as you prepare for the workplace or university. The diverse environment offers an excellent opportunity to meet a broader range of people and a larger college brings with it bigger and better facilities with state-of-the-art campuses. Whether you’re looking for a course to progress onto university, a specific job, or an apprenticeship, what’s paramount to us is being in line with the needs of Its local economy and working closely with strategic partners to adapt the content of courses to ensure it’s relevant to employers and university progression. It offers a broad range of full and part-time courses in A-Levels, foundation degrees, technical and professional qualifications, vocational training, work skills training, apprenticeships plus education and employment pathways for people with learning difficulties and disabilities. Deconstructing perceptions around vocational jobs and working closely with employers and economists are all vital components to its success. It continually analyzes the jobs market, filling any skills gaps that may be developing with the appropriate courses, so you’ll be proud to be training with us, safe in the knowledge that you’ll be job-ready. Employability is at the core of everything Barnet Southgate College do work placements and industry experience are integral to most courses and it’s this experience that gives its students the competitive edge when looking for a job or securing a place at university. The future economy needs a vocational and technically skilled workforce, at Barnet and Southgate College will expand your horizons and help you align your skills with the jobs that are out there, plus you’ll be joining a friendly, supportive, and successful college. Barnet and Southgate College is an inclusive and supportive learning community. It encourages all members of its community to adopt a critical and questioning approach and to engage in mutually respectful dialogue with others to broaden thinking, views, and learning. College values are shaped by a fundamental belief in the British values of the rule of law and democratic action, respect for others and humility toward people of all cultural backgrounds, the presence and promotion of harmony between different traditions, and the use of knowledge to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and civic pride. This work is reflected in the Learner and Staff Code of Conduct that everyone at the College signs up to and also through the College equality objectives, which ensures that the college community is pro-actively involved in equality and diversity initiatives. Barnet and Southgate College is committed to freedom of expression within English and EU law. The College also must develop the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural rights of staff and learners and also protect the welfare and character of other people to prevent disorder or crime. This means that Barnet Southgate College places restrictions on speakers and organizations who wish to visit Barnet and Southgate College. The College’s vision is "To be the most innovative, inspirational and employment-focused learning organization in the education sector." The College’s mission is to "Provide outstanding learning and employment-related opportunities within every market Barnet Southgate College operate and offer the highest level of expertise and knowledge which will enrich the personal and professional lives of its customers." View full school