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Learning Plus: How we support Schools

Advice

The Learning Plus Primary and Secondary Advisors are happy to visit schools, to discuss and advise on OSHL programmes. They can help plan a balanced programme, taking into account school development plans, the needs of pupils and the school’s existing facilities. 

The Learning Plus Guide to OSHL

The guide has been sent to all Islington schools and is intended primarily for Headteachers and OSHL Co-ordinators. It is in three sections. The first section provides information on planning, running, monitoring and evaluating OSHL activities and programmes. The second part lists useful contacts, publications and websites to help support school OSHL programmes, including fundraising information. The final section contains details of over 100 organisations and individuals that provide OSHL activities to schools, grouped by subject area. For an electronic copy contact Learning Plus.

Newsletter

The Schools Plus Newsletter is produced termly. It contains features on good practice in local schools and community settings, suggestions for new activities, funding advice and information on forthcoming training and events. The newsletter is sent to Islington schools and to all educational provider organisations on our mailing list. For further copies contact Learning Plus.

Staff training

We provide regular training in many aspects of Out of School Hours Learning, for OSHL co-ordinators, other school staff and parents. Contact the Learning Plus Team for more information.

Information on funding opportunities

We are able to provide information on funding opportunities for OSHL activities, and assistance with bids to schools and community providers.  We have extensive information on fundraising in our office. Contact Learning Plus if you would like a copy of our Fundraising Resource pages.

Contacts

We can provide contacts in a range of areas relating to OSHL and help schools to set up partnerships with other organisations.

Membership of ContinYou

At present Learning Plus pays for all schools in Islington to be members of ContinYou, formerly Education Extra. ContinYou is a national community learning charity that promotes Out of School Hours Learning. They produce a termly magazine and regular news bulletins.  

Quality Assurance

Learning Plus can support school to gain recognition from a DfES recognised quality assurance scheme for Out of School Hours Learning, called Quality in Study Support (QiSS).

University of the First Age (UFA)

Learning Plus contributes to Islington’s UFA programme, which is managed by EiC (Excellence In Cities) in Cambridge Education @ Islington. We contribute to training courses and activity planning, and offer support to schools using UFA techniques in Breakfast Clubs and OSHL activities. We have Speed Stacks and UFA resources available for loan from the Education Library Service at the Barnsbury Complex.

Breakfast Clubs

We provide support and advice on all aspects of setting up and maintaining breakfast clubs, including funding, running activities and food. Contact Learning Plus for more information.