Fourteen authorities in the Midlands have collaborated on the card as part of a 20,000 government-funded study. The pledges include "talk to children about their needs" and "involve adults other than teachers".
Lindsay Newton, head of learning development at Dudley council, said it underlined the key role that councils can play in developing extended schools.
"The role of local authorities is critical," he said. "The teachers know their schools very well but they don't know who lives opposite the school and they certainly don't know the voluntary organisation down the road."
He said schools should also sign up to the pledges. "If you do all five you'll come out with glowing colours in your Ofsted report and you'll actually deliver a good service to your children."
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