Extended learning & study support activities
About this service
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.
WCC 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
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 please
contact the PfS manager on 01225 325200.
WYAP
Wiltshire
Youth Arts Partnership works with the County & District Councils 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.
Contact Details
Email: schools@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 785688
Fax: 01225 785699
Postal Address:
Out of School Hours Learning Manager
Schools Branch
Wiltshire
Council,
Unit
8, Ascot Court
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0XA