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Extracurricular activities

Clubs, sports and activities outside the regular curriculum.

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United States, All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
School life

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Enrichment All four UK nations (details may differ)
Activities beyond the standard curriculum, such as clubs, trips and volunteering, that broaden pupils' experiences.

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