An Ofsted report released today (26 July) says that extended servicesprovide children with "enhanced self-confidence, improved relationships,raised expectations and a better attitude to learning". Meanwhile,insiders are now convinced that new education secretary Alan Johnson ismuch more committed to the Every Child Matters agenda than hispredecessor Ruth Kelly. It is hoped that the two factors will combine tooverpower arguments by some of the Prime Minister's special advisers whosources say are less enthusiastic about the agenda.
Ofsted inspectors have been investigating extended services in schoolsand children's centres since April last year. They found that "almostall" the provision was effective in meeting the needs of children, youngpeople and adults in the community.
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