Useful websites

The following national websites provide a range of additional information, recent publications, case studies, research findings and conference opportunities about extended and full service extended schools:

• ContinYou - the leading community learning charity responsible for delivering the Extended Schools Support Service (TESSS) on behalf of the DfES.
• Teachernet  - run by the Communications Department of the DfES and providing a valuable range of case studies and list of information/resources for education professionals, including information on VAT for Extended Schools. Schools maybe interested in reading July Ofsted report which provides a positive picture of the impact and benefits of Extended Service Provision - Extended Schools 26 July Extended Services in Schools and Children's Centres.
• www.hantsfish.org.uk The Directory of Children's Services in Hampshire - Hantsfish - provides a very useful A-Z listing of service providers - including the voluntary sector, many of which already work with schools, in providing community based activities. Partner organisations interested in being listed should contact Hantsfish directly.