Published: 02/10/2003, Volume II3, No. 5875 Page 10

The Department for Education and Skills has announced a plan to establish schools across the country which provide health and social care to the community within the next three years.Last week, children's minister Margaret Hodge revealed the names of the 61 'extended' schools that will be funded to provide a full range of community services.The aim of the centres is to provide education, childcare, health services, family support and help into employment.

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