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In Practice: Round-up - Extended services evaluated

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Extended schools are helping to boost children's attainment but services are not yet reaching some of the most disadvantaged families, according to a study by Manchester and Newcastle universities. It looked at 31 projects. www.dfes.gov.uk

Contact a Family has launched a new service to help children's centreswork with disabled children and their families. It includes resourcesfor parents, a quarterly magazine and access to courses forprofessionals and costs 450 a year. Call 020 7608 8742

The role of adult learning in developing extended services is exploredin a publication from the National Institute of Adult ContinuingEducation. Adding Value: Adult Learning and Extended Services is aimedat managers and co-ordinators of extended services.www.everychildmatters.gov.uk

The National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries is offeringdiscounted games to extended schools. Call 020 7255 4610

A first prize of 2,000 is up for grabs in awards that recogniseschools working with voluntary and community organisations. Entries aredue by 30 October. Schools must be members of the Schools ETC Network.www.continyou.org.uk

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