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The People's Classroom
We are a small grassroots education charity originally established by UCL students and staff to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds across London. Join us on our mission to equip young people with the tools and resources they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Our specialist GCSE programme combines traditional learning practice with practical and engaging…
Description

Join us to Analyse Impact Data from our Tutoring Programme

The Research Volunteering programme through the Community Research Initiative gives YOU the power to take your research and classroom skills out into the community to create a positive social impact. Through our bite size projects, you’ll work with a group of interdisciplinary peers and organisational allies to tackle a project that will draw on your research skills. These projects are flexible and designed with students in mind to give you amazing experience to fuel your CV, explore new skills, and meet other likeminded students. Each opportunity is unique, make sure to check out our page for more information.

All about the organisation

We are a Council led programme with great volunteering opportunities on offer.  Working in collaboration with the Students' Union UCL Volunteering Service we're promoting specific volunteering opportunities directly supported by us within the Borough of Newham.

A bit about the project

This project gives you the chance to support The People’s Classroom by analysing real interview and attainment data to help them showcase the impact of their tutoring programme. You’ll work with both qualitative stories and quantitative grade data to uncover how students grow, what tutors contribute, and how attendance shapes outcomes. Your findings will feed directly into their impact report—helping the organisation secure funding, celebrate successes, and strengthen future programming.

What can I expect from this opportunity?
  • Analyse interview transcripts from students and a tutor to uncover meaningful themes.
  • Develop engaging case studies that highlight real experiences and outcomes.
  • Explore baseline test scores, GCSE grades, and attendance data to estimate academic gains.
  • Combine qualitative and quantitative insights into a clear, accessible findings summary.
  • Optionally create data visuals or a slide deck to present your work.
  • Gain hands‑on experience with real evaluation data used for funding and stakeholder reporting.
How will my work on this project impact the community?
  • Provide evidence that helps secure future funding for tutoring support.
  • Highlight the difference tutors make in students’ confidence, progress, and outcomes.
  • Show stakeholders the value of consistent attendance and personalised support.
  • Strengthen the organisation’s ability to refine and improve their programme.
  • Ensure student and tutor voices are heard and represented in decision‑making.
Duties

What key tasks are the volunteers responsible?

Analyse Interview Data & Build Case Studies
  • Review three interview transcripts (two students, one tutor).
  • Identify shared themes, key quotes, and standout moments.
  • Develop two student case studies and one tutor case study that capture challenges, support, and outcomes.
  • Produce a short summary of qualitative findings.
Explore Baseline and Final Grade Data
  • Compare students’ baseline test scores with their final GCSE grades.
  • Estimate academic improvement and identify patterns.
  • Explore how attendance relates to progress using basic quantitative analysis.
  • Create clear summaries that non‑academic audiences can understand.
Integrate Findings into a Summary Report
  • Combine qualitative and quantitative insights into a cohesive narrative.
  • Populate the organisation’s Word template with your findings.
  • Ensure communication is clear, accessible, and stakeholder‑friendly.
Optional: Create Visuals or Present Findings
  • Develop charts, infographics, or simple visuals to enhance the report.
  • Create a short slide deck summarising your work.
  • Present your findings to the team or stakeholders if you choose

What skills will I practice and develop during this experience?

  • Qualitative analysis, including theme clustering and case study development.
  • Quantitative analysis, exploring grade changes and attendance impact.
  • Data storytelling, turning numbers and narratives into meaningful insights.
  • Writing for non‑academic audiences, including funders and programme leads.
  • Professional communication, working with staff, tutors, and facilitators.
  • Evaluation design, offering feedback on interviews, data, and processes.
  • Optional presentation skills, through creating and delivering a slide deck.
  • Understanding of educational impact work, including how evidence shapes programming.
Training
Onboarding introduction to the organisation and the project

Time commitment

Projects apart of the CRIS Research Volunteering programme are intended to flex around your existing work and study commitments. The project should last no longer than 3-6 months once the project kicks off.

Approximate commitment 3 hours a week – flexible working; Bi-weekly progress updates (email); Monthly meeting check-ins (virtual)
Application deadline

Causes

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.