Extended Schools

Over the past few years, schools have been extending the services they offer. Many now open up their facilities outside school hours for students, their families and the local community.

So far, more than half of all schools in the country offer some ‘extended services’ for the students, families and communities they serve. By 2010, the Government wants that to be all schools.

What’s on Offer?

For Students:

After School Clubs
To unwind and socialise in a safe place.

Homework clubs and study support
A quiet place to work, where students get the support they need.

Holiday Clubs
Summer school activities in all areas of the curriculum.

For Adults:

Family Learning
Where children can learn with parents

Parenting with family support
For anyone who wants it.

Adult Learning Courses:
Touch Typing
OCR Text Processing Business Professional
ALAN (Adult Literacy and Numeracy)
Healthy Eating
Salsa for Fitness
Computers for beginners

Workshops:
Christmas Crafts – cards, table decorations etc.
Christmas Gifts to make

Interested? Then contact Ann Lambert on 01302 722237 Ext: 245




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