Ofsted chief; After school clubs are needed for children's social skills

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After school clubs
22 September 2021

After school clubs

"Schools must make time for sports, trips and clubs or risk prolonging the ‘loss’ of social skills caused by lockdowns, the head of Ofsted urges.

Amanda Spielman suggests heads could extend the school day to bring back ‘once cherished’ activities like football, drama club and music." Read more via the Mail on Sunday

  • Amanda Spielman says heads could extend school day to bring back activities
  • ‘Rising health concerns’ of pupils who have ‘lost out’ on developing social skills 
  • Experts found children’s language skills and fitness had been badly hampered 

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