Supporting information
1. Websites
Teachernet
Teachernet provides the latest national information on extended schools, this includes documents, research reports, press notices and guidance on issues relating to extended schools. Schools will be interested in:
- Extended Schools: Building on Experience An updated Extended Schools Prospectus
- Extended Services Toolkit for Governors
- Planning and Funding Extended Schools
- Extended schools: Access to opportunities and services for all - a prospectus
Training and Development Agency (TDA)
The TDA website provides a wealth of information to support the development of extended schools and meeting the core offer target. Schools may be interested in:
- The Know How pages on initiating and providing extended services.
- The Case Study examples on developing practice
Sandwell MBC – Extended Schools
Sandwell MBC’s extended services team have created a series of pages to support the local development of high quality extended services across the borough. The site is updated regularly and schools can access to:
Every Child Matters
Update on Children’s Services developments both nationally and regionally
Sure Start
National update on the policies and services relating to children, parents and maternity services
2. Training
The Extended Services Team provide a number of training events for schools, governors and partners. If you would like us to facilitate specific training events, or support the delivery of specific/ bespoke training, then please call the Roger Hindle, Strategy Manager to discuss on 0121 565 8700.
