Extended learning & study support activities

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Study support is the official label for extra curricular clubs & activities, out of school hours learning and enrichment activities. Study support is defined as a voluntary learning activity outside normal lessons.

All schools offer a range of study support activities which should be varied and meet the needs and interests of its pupils.

Activities can take place before school, break-times, lunchtime, after school, in the evenings, weekends, school holidays and within a re-organised timetable.

These include:

• Homework clubs
• Sports, games and adventurous outdoor activities
• Creative and performing arts of all types (music, dance, arts)
• Craft and technology, including ICT
• Breakfast clubs
• Booster &revision clubs
• Supplementary schools
• Community service, many kinds of volunteering
• Hobby and games clubs

The purpose of study support is to improve motivation, build self-esteem, develop confidence, improve attitudes to school and to learning, developing basic and key skills, help pupils to become more effective learners and above all it aims to raise achievement.

Activities are often run by a variety of individuals and groups like teachers, parents, governors, volunteers, coaches, tutors, external companies and other community members. Some activities attract a charge to cover staff fees and material costs and some are free.

For information on extended learning & study support activities taking place in your son/daughters school please contact the school direct.

Wiltshire Council helps schools to develop their activities and offers advice and guidance on best practice. We work with a range of partner organisations to ensure schools can access the support and resources they need.

Our partners include:

Bath Playing for Success Centre (PfS)
The PfS Centre offers after school study support sessions to pupils aged between 10 and 14 from primary and secondary schools in the local area. The idea is to create a ‘wow factor’ that encourages young people who are struggling a bit at school to get motivated and get learning. For further details visit our Playing for Success page or contact the PfS manager on 01225 32520

WYAP
Wiltshire Youth Arts Partnership works with Wiltshire Council and the Arts Council to stimulate and deliver opportunities for young people aged 13-21 years, to take part in, enjoy and gain skills from high quality arts activities, that are relevant to their needs and interests. For further details please contact the Youth Arts Coordinator on 01249 716681 or visit the WYAP website.

SPLASH
SPLASH (Schools and Police Liaison Activities for Summer Holidays) provide a variety of activities throughout the county during all school holidays. For further details please contact the Splash coordinator on 01380 734106 or visit the Splash website.

Last updated: 2 December 2010