Action Tutoring

Action Tutoring unlocks the potential of children and young people who are facing disadvantage. We are tackling the attainment gap head-on by forging partnerships with schools nationwide. Our trained volunteer tutors are empowered to enable pupils to make meaningful academic progress, opening doors to future opportunities.

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            'Action  Tutoring  unlocks  the  potential  of  children  and  young  people  who  are  facing  disadvantage.  We  are  tackling  the  attainment  gap  head-on  by  forging  partnerships  with  schools  nationwide.  Our  trained  volunteer  tutors  are  empowered  to  enable  pupils  to  make  meaningful  academic  progress,  opening  doors  to  future  opportunities.  ',
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                      'Education  in  this  country  isn’t  fair.  If  you  are  from  a  poorer  socio-economic  background,  you  are  less  likely  to  achieve  academically  than  your  peers.  \nAction  Tutoring  partners  with  primary  and  secondary  schools  online  or  face  to  face  to  deliver  tutoring  programmes  for  pupils  preparing  for  their  GCSEs  (ages  14-16)  and  SATs  (ages  9-11)  in  English  or  maths.  A  \'programme\'  means  tutoring  one  to  four  pupils  for  10-20  sessions  during  term-time,  at  the  same  time  each  week.\n',
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                      'As  a  volunteer,  you  will  be  working  in  a  team  alongside  other  volunteer  tutors  on  a  programme  of  your  choice.  Action  Tutoring  provides  the  content,  your  role  is  to  deliver  the  tutoring  sessions.  You  guide  pupils  through  the  material,  helping  them  improve  their  knowledge  and  attainment  in  your  chosen  subject  and  help  them  work  on  their  study  skills.  We  provide  all  of  our  tutors  with  training,  session  templates  (online),  workbooks  (in  person),  a  DBS  check,  and  travel  expenses  up  to  £5  per  session.\n\nFace-to-face  opportunities  are  available  in  Newcastle  and  North  Tyneside,  but  we  work  online  with  schools  throughout  County  Durham  and  further  afield!  You  can  tutor  online  from  anywhere  in  England,  Scotland  and  Wales  too.  We  do  not  accept  tutors  who  currently  live  outside  the  UK.  \n\nBy  volunteering  as  a  tutor,  you  will  be  supporting  disadvantaged  children  to  build  their  confidence  and  help  ensure  they  leave  school  with  the  grades  needed  to  build  a  bright  future,  all  while  developing  your  own  experience!\n\nApply  here  today  -  https://actiontutoring.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/\n',
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