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School attendance
Last updated: 25 March, 2021
What the law says about attendance in school All children must be in education from the school term after their fifth birthday. This is usually at a school, though parents can also decide to educate their children at home. Compulsory education ends on the last Friday in June of Year 11, children are then expected to be in further education or training unless they're in employment.
School term and holiday dates
Last updated: 26 June, 2024
Most Barnet schools follow the same school term and holiday dates. Voluntary aided, foundation, academies and free schools can set their own dates and these may be different. Check with your school if you are unsure of term dates Academic Year 2023/24 Summer Term 2024 Summer Term 2024 Term Dates First term Monday 15 April - Friday 24 May
Apply for secondary school
Last updated: 5 February, 2019
Admission to schools that start in year 10
Last updated: 8 September, 2023
University Technology Colleges (UTCs) or Studio Schools are types of schools that admit pupils at the beginning of Year 10. These schools offer education and training which can lead to useful qualifications and progression to further learning, apprenticeship or employment.
Secondary in-year application
Last updated: 9 January, 2024
Transferring to secondary school in September 2024
Last updated: 6 March, 2024
Private housing
Last updated: 19 October, 2023
Mice
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
We don't investigate complaints of mice outside but we're able to investigate complaints about mice inside premises. The house mouse weighs around 30g and is about 9cm in length not including its tail. Mice carry diseases and infections and may cause damage to health and property.
Rats
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
We are able to investigate complaints about: rats outside a building rats and mice inside premises but not mice outside The common black or brown rat is around 24cm in length not including its tail and normally ranges from a light brown to black. Rats carry diseases and infections and may cause damage to health and property.
Wasps
Last updated: 5 January, 2024
The common wasp is about 12-17mm in size, has a black and yellow striped body with a narrow waist.