Extended Services

Extended Schools-Signposting of Useful Services

As a key way of delivering the Every Child Matters Agenda, and as part of our Extended Schools provision, I would like to take this opportunity to inform, and signpost a range of services that might be of interest to you, that are available as part of our core offer. A document giving a list of the types of service offered is available by clicking here.

I hope you will find this a valuable resource, and take a few moments to explore the services detailed, or to keep this information to hand should you need to refer to this in the future. The following contacts provide a wealth of information, with the intention of enhancing outcomes for children and families.

Childcare

Childcare services available in local areas throughout England, Wales and Scotland can be found at: www.direct.gov.uk/childcare.

Varied Menu of Activities

www.visitessex.com contains information on various activities, attractions and events that are available across the county.

Parenting Support & Swift and Easy Access

Please click here to download details of services to the community available from our partner organisation, Roundabout Children's Centre.

Children's Centres

Children’s Centres are a government initiative that provides support to families, by working in partnership with other agencies to make life easier for parents and improve outcomes for children. For further information please visit www.4Children.org.uk, or contact the Family Information Service (FIS) on 0800 055 6874.
www.childcarelink.gov.uk and www.essexlife.org, provide Essex family information, and offer a wide range of resources for family life respectively.

Parentline Plus

Parentline Plus provides help to parents and carers, including a 24 hour help line on 0808 800 2222, and a website at www.parentlineplus.org.uk

The Parents Center

The Parents Centre provides information on how you can support your child’s education, and participate in family learning. This can be accessed on www.dcsf.gov.uk/parents.

Children's Trusts

Children’s Trusts integrate local education, social care and some health services for children and young people. Visit www.dcsf.gov.uk/childrenstrusts for further information.

Connextions

Information on the Connexions Service, which is for all 13-19 year olds and provides youth provision and support services, is available at www.essexconnexions.co.uk and www.connexions.gov.uk

NHS

NHS services is available at www.nhs.uk
Latest news on study support is available from www.standards.dcsf.go.uk

Job Information

Information on jobs: Jobcentre Plus contact – 0845 6021614
Learndirect offers information and impartial advice on learning opportunities as well as information on career opportunities. The information and advice service is available online at www.learndirect.co.uk

Community Access

Our premises are let for a range of activities and meetings, contact 01376 515756 or www.newrickstonesacademy.org for further information.

Mr. Slatter

Extended Schools Co-ordinator