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Training and Development Agency for Schools

Extended schools

Meeting the needs of children and families

Organised directly by the school, or in partnership with private or voluntary sector providers, extended schools offer a range of services to meet the needs of children, families and the local community.

School improvement planning framework

The school improvement framework offers a tried and tested approach to enhance school improvement planning activities that emphasises the needs of the whole child. Read more.

The core offer

High-quality childcare, parenting support, open facilities, easy referral to specialist services and a programme of activities such as homework clubs, music tuition, sport and languages. Read more about the core offer.

What do extended services mean for you?

The extended schools programme could mean changes for you and each of the groups within your school community. Find out what to expect.

What's new

Core slide pack: what is an extended school?
Download our presentation slides detailing the core offer of extended services and Ofsted’s key findings on the impact of extended schools (PPT 3.1MB).

Extended school video
This Teachers TV video shows a typical day at George Green's School, an extended school in Tower Hamlets, London.

Resources

Case studies
Find out how schools have used the remodelling process to offer extended school services.

Popular questions
What's the impact of extended schools on Ofsted inspections? What is a children's trust? Find answers to these and other questions from school leaders.

Toolkits
Get ready for your first extended services, find out about the consultation process and discover how to design and promote a new service.

Contact us
For queries about extended schools, please e-mail: info@remodelling.org
Tel: 020 7023 8001