An extended school provides access to a wide range services for young people, families and the whole community all year round. These services can take place before or after school, during lunchtimes, and at weekends and holiday times. Every school in England is expected to provide the following by 2010:

• Childcare (for pre-school children only)
• Parenting and family support
• A range of activities including study support, sport and music clubs
• Swift and easy referral to specialist services such as health and social care
• Community use of facilities including adult and family learning, and Information technology.
  

Extended schools do not necessarily have to provide childcare and activities on school premises, they can work in partnership with local organisations to provide these services at other locations.

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Extended Schools in Ryde

In Ryde, Extended Schools services are managed by Barnardo’s in partnership with the eleven local schools including Ryde High. We aim to use extended services to enhance the quality of life for pupils and their families, enabling young people to raise their levels of attainment and attendance and to reach their full potential.

For further information on extended schools activities in the Ryde area, please visit the Banardos Ryde Extended Services website at www.barnardos.org.uk/rydeextendedservices

The latest Ryde Area Extended Schools Newsletter can be downloaded here

Community and Familly Learning

For details of the latest Community and Familly Learning opportunities, please click here

Barnardos Clubs

“Go For IT!”

Computer Club Every Tuesday (during term time)

For ages 6 to 16 years

3.15pm to 4.45pm

Preston Close Community Flat 29,Preston Close,Ryde

Come and use our computers for free.

Surf the web or do your homework.

“Cool Time Club!”

Homework/Activity Club Every Thursday (during term time)

For ages 6 to 12 years 3.15pm to 4.45pm

Preston Close Community Flat 29, Preston Close, Ryde

Lots of free activities to take part in, plus support with homework and coursework.

Summer Holiday Fun!

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning

For ages 6+ years during the summer holidays 10am to 12pm

Preston Close Community Flat 29, Preston Close, Ryde

Arts, sports, games, cookery, computers, trips out, gardening

Come and join in the fun!

For more details on any of the above clubs, contact Becky at Barnardo’s on 01983 616607

Extended Services at Ryde High School

Ryde High School has a comprehensive and wide ranging extended schools programme which includes the following -

• After-school clubs and activities for students such as Global Rock Challenge, sports clubs and fixtures, carnival club/lantern making, theatre trips, museum trips, choirs and orchestras, national Maths challenge, annual school production, Young Enterprise for Year 11/12/13 including the Young Apprentice Challenge, and Young Chamber of Commerce
  A comprehensive Sport Centre programme including activities open to everyone in the Ryde community, including gym, dance classes, multi-sports
• Daily after-school study support, catch-up and revision sessions for students including support for students with special educational needs.
• Access to the schools pastoral team and key stage co-ordinators for students and parents/carers wanting extra support, advice and guidance
• On-site specialist support and education for students including counselling, life skills groups and pastoral support. Including specialist support from other organisations including Get Sorted (drug counselling), Early Interventions and Speech and Language support. Also referrals to many education/support services and training providers including the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team, the Youth Trust, and the Isle of Wight College, as and when required.
• Community and adult learning classes including language courses and family learning activities all year round.

The full programme of extra-curricular and enrichment activities currently offered at Ryde High can be found in the extra-curricular and enrichment section of the website.

For more information about Extended Schools please contact:

Becky Haydock
Extended Services Manager
Barnardo’s

Tel. and Fax: 01983 616607
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