In a report published today (23 January), Ofsted said evidence is emerging that both children's centres and extended schools are beneficial and play an important role in improving children's health and behaviour.
But the watchdog's report, How Well Are They Doing: The Impact of Children's Centres and Extended Schools, warned that vulnerable children, such as those from ethnic minorities and those with disabilities, were missing out.
Miriam Rosen, Ofsted's director of education, said: "It's encouraging to see that extended schools, and children's centres in particular, are making good progress. However, schools and centres are not always aware of the diverse range of communities in their area and more must be done to attract these groups and ensure those families and individuals have the opportunity to benefit too."
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