Playing for Success makes a direct contribution to the Government's Children's Plan (Dec 2007) which reinforces the message that learning outside school hours can help close the attainment gap, can personalise and make learning fun, and ultimately help young people to fulfil their potential.

"The work of Playing for Success centres, supporting children's education in a tailored way, closely corresponds with our own vision of the future of learning - personalised around the needs of each and every child. In addition, centres are increasingly forming part of the Extended Schools services offered by local authorities, and Playing for Success continues to contribute to each of the five outcomes for young people identified in Every Child Matters."

Ed Balls

Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families