The NFER was commissioned to produce the report, Towards the development of extended schools, by the Department for Education and Skills and the National Union of Teachers in January 2002. It carried out an audit of the types of schools in England offering 'extended' services, then interviewed key staff in 50 schools.
The research identified a broad range of extended services, including creche and pre-school facilities, family and parenting support, additional schooling offering pupils curriculum and leisure activities outside the traditional school timetable, and provision from other agencies, such as health and social services.
The report, a summary of which was published last week, found that access to resources, joint working and the vision of the headteacher all played a critical part in the setting up of extended schools. The most significant factors inhibiting their development were found to be a lack of resources, lack of space, and low levels of community interest and involvement.
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