A selection of videos that offer further information about extended schools and demonstrate examples of good practice in providing extended services.
Parent support advisers project video case studies
Seven video case studies explore aspects of the parent support adviser (PSA) role and the ways that they are effectively supporting parents and families.
Headteacher views on the impact of the PSA role (8:41 min)
Headteachers and senior local authority officers share their views on the positive impact that PSA are having and how this has affected the type of support that schools can offer.
Transition information sessions (4:02 min)
PSAs are supporting the transition information initiative and feedback suggests that parents attending information sessions feel more engaged and involved with the school as a result.
Multi-agency working (3:58 min)
PSAs work in partnership with many different agencies to coordinate support given to parents and ensure that their needs are met effectively.
Parent support adviser supervision and support (3:08 min)
Local authorities have put in place formal arrangements to ensure that PSAs can access the support they need to cope with the emotional demands of the role.
In the light of positive feedback from schools, parents and professional agencies, local authorities are looking for ways to sustain the PSA role post-pilot.
Building capacity for parenting support (2:52 min)
PSAs are finding that school-based activities are boosting the confidence of parents and encouraging them to get more involved in their school community.
Common assessment framework (2:30 min)
PSAs are contributing to successful common assessments by initially recognising when a common assessment framework (CAF) is needed. They are then talking to families about it and subsequently supporting them throughout the CAF so that they do not feel threatened by the process.
Other online videos
A day in the life of an extended school: George Green's School
This 30 minute video from Teachers TV follows the various activities and services that take place in a typical day at George Green's School, Tower Hamlets, London; an extended school.
Videos for ordering
Extended services: partnership working in action
This DVD can be ordered from the TDA. It contains five video case studies, each looking at a different aspect of partnerships involving extended schools and other organisations.
