As part of measures to narrow the achievement gap between rich and poorchildren, the Government will spend 217m by 2010/11 so childrenfrom low- income families can access two hours a week of free activitiesthrough extended schools.
"Music lessons can help children express themselves, sport can helpunleash pent up energy and both improve attainment, which is why we havegiven huge financial support to these areas," said Johnson.
In a speech last week, Johnson also promised to expand school-basedmental health support and said parental support advisers will be placedin 1,000 schools to give advice on subjects like behaviour and drugs.
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