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A guide for parents and carers

Extended services and extended schools: information for mothers, fathers and carers

Did you know that most schools now offer extended services? Find out here what extended services and extended schools are, and what it means for you as a father, mother or carer.

What are extended services and extended schools?

Why are extended services needed?

What makes extended schools different?

What are the benefits of extended schools?

How can I get involved?

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Information for schools

You may use the information provided in the pages above with families and your wider community. 

You might, for instance, decide to produce a photocopiable flyer to give to parents and carers based on the information we have provided, together with information relevant to your school context.

Please find below an example of a six-page foldable flyer, which you may wish to adapt for your own use.

Word imageExtended services and extended schools flyer (647KB)

 

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