§ Mr. HesfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to encourage the creation of after school club places in premises other than schools, with particular reference to youth clubs and community centres; and if he will make a statement. [30802]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThe Government are keen to encourage out of school hours clubs in schools and in other community premises, including youth clubs and community centres. We will shortly publish a National Framework for out of school hours learning, which will acknowledge the valuable work already done by youth and community workers, as well as others, to motivate young people and help them become more active learners. The National Framework will also suggest ways in which such partnerships can be developed and make clear that, although schools have a key role to play in promoting and participating in study support, it can be provided entirely by people or organisations who are not part of a school. The New Opportunities Fund will administer £200 million of Lottery funding for out of school hours learning activities.