• What enrichment activities (such as arts, cultural and sports activities) are available through childcare for school aged children? How and why does this vary (e.g. by place and age group) and how can we boost these opportunities for those most need them?
Background
Every child and young person, regardless of their background, must be able to achieve and thrive, particularly at school, to develop the knowledge and skills they need for life. Thriving centres on both feeling good (having a high subjective wellbeing and a positive sense of belonging), and doing well (having a positive sense of accomplishment, autonomy, and physical and mental health). Other areas of research interest regarding this pillar of the Opportunity Mission span; attainment; SEND; attendance; health and wellbeing both in and out of school; and school belonging and engagement. (For brevity, please read all references to children as encompassing both children and young people where appropriate.)
Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-education-areas-of-research-interest
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