What is Study Support?
1.    A learning activity outside normal lessons which young people take part in voluntarily
2.    It is inclusive and covers many activities
3.    Its purpose is to improve young people's motivation, build self-esteem and help them become effective learners
4.    It aims to raise achievement
Study Support activities are run on school sites by schools or external providers, such as sports coaches, arts specialists, and in community settings. The common element is that each activity is run for a purpose - raising achievement in its broadest sense.
Don't be put off by the name. Study Support isn't just homework clubs and booster classes but covers a wide range of activities including:
1.    Sporting and physical
2.    Outdoor, adventurous and environmental
3.    Arts and Crafts

Study support is an important strand of services delivered by extended schools. It can help improve pupil behaviour, attendance, motivation and self-esteem. For instance, after-school clubs and sports activities help engage pupils who might otherwise become disaffected, and encourage them to view school in a more positive light.

For more information on Out of School Activities that are being provided by your school ask at your school reception or on the Extended Service Notice boards.


Useful Links

-  Follow the links from the children's gateway for recommended websites and homework help.

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/studysupport/impact/extendedschools/

-  Children’s library gateway

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/leisure/libraries/leisure-librarieschildren/libraries-childrensgateway.htm

-  Secondary School Support

-  Connexions is the Government’s support service for all young people aged 13 to 19 in England. They offer integrated and differentiated advice, guidance and support to make a smooth transition to adulthood and working life. Young people receive support from a Connexions personal advisor who works in a range of settings including our two Comprehensive schools.

http://www.connexions.gov.uk/

www.learndirect.co.uk

-  Revision Support

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision

-  Bullying

www.antibullyingalliance.org.uk

-  Drug Support

www.talktofrank.com

www.urban75.com/Drugs/helplin.html

www.dpyk.org.uk (drugs advice)

-  Child Support

www.4children.org.uk

www.childline.org.uk