Livingstone Primary and Nursery School

The school names its SENCOs and provides a contact route via the school office email.

“Contact our SENCos, Mrs Ferdenzi or Miss Nicholson, through the school office email - office@livingstone.barnetmail.net”

School has specialist provision for children on the autistic spectrum, framed as a valued part of the school community.

“Proudly, we are also an inclusive school with specialist provision for children on the autistic spectrum; they are a valued part of our school community.”

Staff build strong relationships with children and families so every child feels settled and supported.

“Our experienced team takes the time to build strong relationships with both children and their families, ensuring every child feels settled, supported and ready to thrive.”

Parent describes the school as having an inclusive, pastoral culture centred on children's best interests.

“an inclusive, pastoral culture with the children’s best interests at heart”

Described as a small, one-form entry school

“We are a small and friendly one-form entry school in New Barnet set in extensive grounds with spacious classrooms and excellent outdoor facilities on the edge of Hadley Wood.”

Weekly Creative Curriculum day with specialist teachers offering sports, dance, drama and arts/crafts, plus after-school clubs

“On Wednesdays, all children experience the “Creative Curriculum” with specialist teachers offering a selection of physical and artistic activities including a range of sports, dance, drama and various arts and crafts. Children have many opportunities to get involved in after-school clubs for football, netball, athletics, yoga and dance.”

Pupils represent the school in competitive sporting events like the Borough Athletics Meeting and Barnet Dance Festival

“Many pupils also get the chance to represent the school in a variety of competitive sporting events including the Borough Athletics Meeting at Copthall Stadium and Barnet Dance Festival at the Artsdepot.”

School describes itself as a friendly, secure, valued community — a 'big family' feel

“we are one big family because although it is a school, it’s also a community where we feel secure, valued and grateful for the time we have or will spend there”

School has named core values embedded across the school and discussed each half term.

“Our core values are respect, friendship, responsibility, care, determination, honesty, appreciation, cooperation, understanding and patience.”

Admissions and appeals, including in-year fair access panel appeals, are administered by the Local Authority, not the school.

“All school admissions, including ‘in-year’ admissions, appeals and ‘in-year fair access panel’ appeals are administered via the Local Authority.”

SEND admissions are governed by the school's SEND Policy and the Kingfisher Early Years Admissions Policy.

“For further details on admissions for pupils with SEND, please refer to both the SEND Policy and the Kingfisher Early Years (KFE) Admissions Policy.”