What do we really understand by the term 'extended school'? Is it about an extended day? Extending the use of a public building that is empty in the evenings, weekends and holidays? Is it about bringing in revenue to prop up an ailing budget? Or is it about working to improve community services?
As someone who has worked hard to extend North Prospect Primary School in Plymouth, I am beginning to wonder if the world has gone mad. Before we have grasped the potential of bringing together agencies to improve children's services, we are already debating about how we can sustain them by creating an internal market. Do we actually think that seeking every opportunity for school income will encourage a new approach to the delivery of children's services?
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