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Extended services enhance the self-confidence of users
26 Jul 2006
'Extended services in schools and children's centres' is a report that looks at the impact extended services have on children, young people and adults in the wider community. This follows the government's pledge that by 2010, all children should have access to a variety of activities beyond the school day.
The survey was conducted between April 2005 and March 2006 and focused on 20 settings in 16 local authorities. Settings that participated in the survey included children's centres, secondary schools, special schools and primary/junior schools.
The report identifies factors that contribute to effective provision of extended services and the difference made to those involved. Almost all the settings surveyed for the report were found to be effective in meeting the range of needs for children, young people and adults. Leadership and management of provision were at least good in more than half the settings visited and all were highly committed to providing inclusive services.
The report found the major benefit gained by children, young people and adults through attending extended services were enhanced self-confidence, improved relationships, raised aspirations and better attitudes to learning.
The report goes on to say there was no single blue print for success; however, most successful services carried out consultation to ensure community needs were reflected, and had a plan that considered value for money, affordability and long term sustainability. Maintaining a strong and committed leadership structure is also a key factor in successful services.
The report found the need for sufficient preparation in setting up an extended service is essential and makes further recommendations to DFES, local authorities and schools and children's centres in order to improve the provision of extended services.
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