Out-of-school learning can help address inequality and ensure everyone has the chance to succeed at school, education minister Jack McConnell told a national conference in Bellshill last week. He said, 'Out-of-school learning and study support takes into account the skills young people need to succeed, not just in academic work, but also in life beyond school. Those with difficulties in concentrating and progressing in class have benefited from their participation. Activities are designed to capture and stimulate interest in learning.'
Out-of-school learning can help address inequality and ensure everyone has the chance to succeed at school, education minister Jack McConnell told a national conference in Bellshill last week. He said, 'Out-of-school learning and study support takes into account the skills young people need to succeed, not just in academic work, but also in life beyond school.
Those with difficulties in concentrating and progressing in class have benefited from their participation. Activities are designed to capture and stimulate interest in learning.'
-interest which pupils can then bring back into the classroom, boosting their capacity for study and improving their behaviour.'
