Extended Schools

A guide to making it work

Suzanne O'Connell, Dr Julia Everitt

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Network Continuum Education
03 June 2010

Education; Philosophy & theory of education; Organisation & management of education; School governors & school boards

The extended schools agenda is high profile and yet is very difficult for schools to fulfil. Schools are understandably focused upon the standards agenda. Implementing the Government's wishes to make schools available to parents from 8 am to 6pm 48 weeks a year can be seen as an additional burden. Even where an extended schools coordinator has been appointed they can be 'shared' between so many schools that it makes it difficult to meet the needs of all the schools involved. A patchwork of provision means that there is still great confusion and lack of direction in terms of delivery.

This publication looks at the issue of extended schools from a down-to-earth point of view. It understands the difficulties that schools face and the practical implications of what they're being asked to do. It aims to help school staff by providing a bank of resources and ideas which they can select from in order to make the job of delivering extended provision more manageable. It provides ideas and templates for each of the core offers and considers some of the health and safety issues involved. It provides practical assistance in applying for funding, publicising provision and working with other services. In summary, the book will help schools: - develop understanding of where the concept came from and what extended provision actually means - audit current provision and establish what to do next - find the capacity to develop their provision - utilise the experiences, facilities and resources provided by local services, voluntary groups, clubs and associations - develop the core offer of extended activities - develop the role of the extended schools coordinator - find ways of funding the role - evaluate the effectiveness of provision.

By: Suzanne O'Connell, Dr Julia Everitt
Imprint: Network Continuum Education
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781855397521
ISBN 10: 1855397528
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 03 June 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Whose idea was it anyway? 2. Starting point - the audit 3. The extended schools 4. Consulting your community 5. Finding out what's available 6. Teaming up with others 7. Project management 8. Health and safety 9. Materials to make it easier 10. Engaging with parents 11. Signposting 12. Publicising what you do 13. Applying for funding 14. Is it working? Index

Suzanne O'Connell is a former headteacher of a Junior School in Warwickshire, UK with 23 years' teaching experience. She is deputy editor of School Leadership Today and oversees the Heads' Legal Guide and Special Educational Needs (SEN) Guide for Croner. Julia Everitt is currently employed as an Extended Schools Cluster Co-ordinator, working with 15 schools in Warwickshire. This role has seen her assist the schools to provide access to the core offer. She has worked closely with the schools to audit their provision, achieve core compliancy and created strong networks with multi-agency partners, to respond to local needs and aspirations. Julia has secured funding and prepared bids for many projects which includes extra-curricular activities, childcare, breakfast clubs and wider community access.

Reviews for Extended Schools: A guide to making it work

Extended schools are an exciting new initiative and this book provides a most welcome practical, grounded and well informed resource to support schools as they rise to the challenge of developing their service. -- Professor Geoff Lindsay, Director, Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR), University of Warwick, UK Practical, accessible advice on the complexities of tackling the ESC post efficiently across a number of schools. This book genuinely provides step by step guidance to cover all eventualities and produce the best strategic routes forward, fitting the whole spectrum of contexts. Full of comprehensive, composite and coherent ideas, it will be invaluable in helping schools and coordinators to successfully navigate the labyrinth of opportunities in this area, and to provide highly effective services to their community. -- Barbara Roberts, Principal Adviser, Aidan Consulting, Sunderland, UK