On 25 September, the UK government added the list of areas covered by Enrichment Expansion, a programme for more than four hundred secondary schools in disadvantaged communities in England. The original announcement was published on 18 September. The update specifies where support is directed; it does not establish that all activities have begun. [1]

Backed by £22.5 million, the programme aims to expand activities during or after the school day: music, sport, engineering clubs, debating, volunteering and outdoor learning. Dedicated coordinators will work with clusters of schools to identify gaps in their offer and connect them with local organisations. [1]

Area selection considers measures of child income deprivation and community needs, with representation across England’s nine government regions. Funding and organisation are the starting point; actual access, continuity and pupil participation will need to be assessed as delivery develops. [1]