Welcome to SchoolsPlus Extended Schools' Consortium

Activities and Services

Here you will find information on some of the activities which take place in our Consortium schools. More detailed information will be found on individual school sites. If, however, you see an activity which is not taking place in your area and you would like it please do email to let us know and if there is sufficient interest we will investigate providing it for you or see if you can join in with another school.

Family Learning - A variety of courses to help you support your child by improving your skills with language, literacy and numbers. These can take place during school time, after school or on Saturdays.Courses are taking place in most of our schools, either through the County direct delivery team or our partners Community Learning Partnership. Ask your school or your Co-ordinator for more information.

A List of courses offered through Herts Adult and Family Learning Service can be downloaded below:

Herts Adult and Family Learning Service courses (84KB)

Out of School Hours Learning and Study Support - Opportunities for your child to have fun whilst enjoying learning out of curriculum time. This may be, or fun activities before and after school and during the holidays, or homework clubs to help them along. Check out your own school website by clicking on the links on the Consortium page.

Childcare - Your school holds a comprehensive list of childminders and childcare providers who can meet your needs for breakfast, after school or holiday times.

If you are aware of any gaps in provision please do let your Co-ordinator know.

Adult Education - a wide range of learning opportunities for adults through West Herts College, Westfield Community Education and other providers - fees payable.

Parenting Support - A range of ways to support parents from Baby Massage and Breast Feeding Support provided in our Children's Centres to 123 Magic, Living with Teenagers and Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting support courses available across the Consortium.

Courses Spring 09 (84KB) ParentlinePlus Leaflet (273KB)

Teenagers Spring 09 (151KB) 123 Magic - spring 09 (148KB)

Special Needs (100KB)

Our next parenting support courses are 123 magic and Living with Teenagers. For more information please contact your Co-ordinator

We are always seeking innovative ways to help you help your child ~ if you know of any you feel would work for others please let us know.

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