Extended Schools - extra support for you and your children

Over the past few years, schools have been extending the services they offer. Many now open up their facilities outside school hours for pupils, their families and the local community. So far, more than half of all schools in the country offer some ‘extended services’ for the pupils, families and communities they serve. By 2010, the Government wants that to be all schools.

This leaflet provides examples of what services some schools offer and how schools can make sure they are providing services that benefit the local community. Details are also provided on how parents and carers can contact schools if they want specific services to be offered.