New figures released by the Department for Children, Schools andFamilies last week also revealed a 26 per cent increase in the number offull-day care places, a 117 per cent rise in the number of holidayclubs, and a 58 per cent rise in the number of after-school places since2003.
The Government wants all schools to offer access to a core set ofextended services by 2010, and for all families with children aged up to14 to have access to affordable, flexible and high-quality childcarefrom 8am to 6pm.
Children's minister Beverley Hughes, visiting a Bollywood dancing classat Lister Community School in Newham, London, said, 'We have invested alot of money in childcare services and extended schools and it isstarting to pay off. There is clear evidence that activities beingoffered across the country have had a positive effect on pupils.'
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