Benefits of Extended Schools Activities

For pupils and schools:

• Higher level of pupil achievement
• Increased pupil motivation and self esteem
• Specialist support to meet pupils wider needs
• Additional facilities and equipment
• Enhanced partnership working with the community
• Better school security

For families:

• Improvements in child behaviour and social skills
• Greater parental involvement in children’s learning
• More opportunities for local adult education and family learning
• Greater availability of specialist support for  families

For communities:

• Better access to essential services
• Improved local availability of sports, arts and other facilities
• Local career development opportunities
• Better supervision of children outside of school hours
• Closer relationships with the school