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Extended Schools Toolkit

Our comprehensive toolkit aims to ensure schools follow the correct procedures when setting up extended services.

The toolkit itself is subdivided into the following five sections with details available to download from the following links:

  • Part 1: Background to Extended Schools - Describes extended schools, their services and benefits explaining how services can be delivered. Includes information on working in partnership and the national context
  • Part 2: Extended Schools in North Somerset - Includes the guiding principles behind our extended services policy, the local context, our priorities and available resources
  • Part 3: Getting started - Provides advice on planning, consultation, building partnerships and delivery arrangements. Includes questionnaires and extended services planning proforma
  • Part 4: Guidance on Policies and Procedures - Provides guidance on employment, finance, health and safety, insurance, legal issues, property, risk management, transport and from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
  • Part 5: Appendices - Includes links to supporting websites

We also provide examples of recently produced materials to help schools manage the experiences they offer pupils.

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