Department for Education (DfE) Definition

An extended school is a school that recognises that it cannot work alone in helping children and young people to achieve their potential.

It therefore decides to work in partnership with other agencies that have an interest in outcomes for children and young people, and with the local community.

In doing so, it aims to help meet not only the school’s objectives but also to share in helping to meet the wider needs of children, young people, families and their community.