Extended Schools: Building on Experience

Extended schools are at the heart of the delivery of Every Child Matters, improving outcomes and raising standards of achievement for children and young people. There are now over 5,000 schools offering the full range of extended services, with almost half of all schools well on their way to doing so.

Extended schools are a key vehicle for delivering the Government's objective of lifting children out of poverty and improving outcomes for them and their families.

There is now clear evidence that children's experiences greatly influence their outcomes and life chances in later life. In particular, educational attainment is a powerful route out of poverty and disadvantage.

This document builds on the original Extended Schools Prospectus, 'Extended schools: access to opportunities and services for all', and includes case studies of where these services have been used effectively.

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