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PAT WELCOMES EXTENDED SCHOOLS

The Professional Association of Teachers (PAT) has given a cautious welcome to today's announcement by the Government on Extended Schools.

A PAT spokesperson said: "Ideally, this initiative should put schools at the heart of their communities by extending the concepts of 'education' and 'school'.

"However, if the scheme is to work in practical terms, the Government must back its good intentions with the funding and training necessary to provide and equip the skilled education and childcare professionals needed to put these plans into action."

PAT General Secretary Jean Gemmell said: "Extending school hours might help to counter the anti-social behaviour that occurs when children are footloose and fancy-free.

"However, the details, such as who is responsible for buildings and equipment during the extended hours, will have to be sorted out."



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