The school's role in encouraging behaviour for learning outside the classroom that supports learning within. A response to the ‘Every Child Matters’ and Extended Schools initiatives

Extended schools have an important role to play in a society that is undergoing significant change. This article moves beyond the normal ‘extended schools are a good thing’ rhetoric. It points out the risks of ‘bolt on’ policy initiatives, especially with regard to ‘pupils at risk’ and argues against the superficial adoption of such policy. In a compelling and often personalised account, Jeff Lewis argues that a positive emphasis must be placed on the opportunities that extended schools can offer, and these considerations are linked with wider discussions about the nature of inclusion.