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
The People's Classroom is a grassroots education charity originally established as a student-led programme through the UCL Volunteering Service Unit (VSU). Partner schools refer Year 11 students who need additional support to access our 12-week tuition programme. Students on our programmes are from high-deprivation communities which includes refugee and forced migrant students.
Duties
As a tutor, you will:
- Lead 10 weekly tuition sessions for your assigned tutee at partner school sites. You will also work collaboratively with fellow tutors to run group tuition sessions.
- Guide students through a campus tour of the university and lead a presentation masterclass at UCL.
- Attend a graduation ceremony hosted at a corporate partner office in Central London.
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Year 11 students from the following backgrounds:
Black Caribbean
Care Experienced / Estranged
Free School Meals
Forced Migrant / Refugee
Gypsy, Roma or Traveller
Homeless / Sofa Surfing
Young Carer
Black Caribbean
Care Experienced / Estranged
Free School Meals
Forced Migrant / Refugee
Gypsy, Roma or Traveller
Homeless / Sofa Surfing
Young Carer
Training
All tutors will undertake safeguarding and tutoring training prior to the programme launch.
Time commitment
1 hour per week (12 weeks)