Enjoy & Achieve

Extended Schools

Ashby School is committed to the Extended Schools programme.

Trampolining is an extremely popular after-school activity.

As part of this national initiative, the school is working with other local schools to create an out-of-hours network of clubs and services for children and their families.

The services – which include a range of activities from cookery clubs and music sessions to after-school revision classes – are designed to boost children's involvement in a range of areas, including culture, sport and play.

To achieve this, Ashby's schools are looking to recruit local people who are willing to share their expertise with pupils – whether it is in drama, sport, music or another activity.

Gus Colquhoun, Extended Schools Co-ordinator for the Ashby Family of Schools, said: "It is well known that children are more likely to succeed if they are healthy, confident and well-motivated. Extending the range of services offered by schools in Ashby will help children to get involved, boost their confidence, and encourage more positive attitudes to learning."

The scheme is also designed to give parents greater choice and flexibility when juggling work and family life.

A series of free workshops to help parents and carers understand teenagers is scheduled to begin in June 2009. The sessions, which will be run by Relate counsellors, will be funded by Extended Services.

Research shows that extended services help to boost student achievement, attendance and motivation. They have also been found to reduce exclusion rates and help children and families to gain easier access to services, such as study support.

Details of Extended Schools services and activities are available in a booklet from schools in the Ashby area, or by visiting the website at www.extended-schools.com

Anyone interested in running a small activity session – for primary or secondary age pupils – should contact Gus Colquhoun on mobile 07511 654692 or by email at g.colquhoun@ivanhoecollege.leics.sch.uk

Sessions can take place before or after school, or during school holidays. Volunteers may receive a payment for their services.

 

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