The whole rationale behind the policy is the provision of better andmore coherent services. However, there is no requirement for schools toprovide the services themselves.
Frequently, the services are already available elsewhere in communities,but may not be coherent or accessible. Schools can direct parents andchildren to the appropriate place.
There may be a debate to be had over whether schools should be in solecharge of providing services. However, research shows schools are notalways best placed to understand the community's needs. The best successhas been achieved where schools work with the communities to evolveappropriate services.
Julian Piper, director of extended and integrated services,ContinYou
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