Summary - This case study serves to show the incredible contribution an extended school can make to parents, pupils and the wider community.

MAC's Place at Mitchell High School, Stoke on Trent, opened to pupils in November 2002 from existing accommodation within the school grounds. MAC's Place is a multi-agency centre where pupils are able to get information, advice and support, make an appointment to have a private consultation with a member of staff, take part in activities and events and pick up leaflets and brochures. It is open at lunchtimes throughout the school term. Since it opened, over 500 young people have visited MAC's Place during their lunchtime to access services like the School Nurse Drop In, Clinic in a Box, and the Connexions Drop In. A range of specialist services have also been provided, from support for young people who have caring responsibilities (in association with Young Carers) to programmes to assist young people to stop smoking.

As well as providing services for pupils, a number of organisations provide services for the wider communities from MAC's Place at Mitchell High School. The Citizens Advice Bureau, Work Start and GroundWork, use the centre at regular times throughout the week.