Teachers

Ivan Baird, Head Teacher of Evelyn Grace Academy, Lambeth

“We have invited City Year to join our school because we believe their in-class tutoring and positive mentoring can be a hugely beneficial force.  City Year corps members will bring an extra set of eyes and ears to the classroom at break and lunchtimes, with the aim of ultimately helping improve the behaviour and performance of our most challenged pupils in particular.”

What do teachers think about City Year?

Michelle Thomas, Head Teacher of Shacklewell Primary School, Hackney

“City Year corps members have quickly become the heart of school life and they contribute a huge amount to our work.  The ‘corps members’ influence children’s behaviour for the better and they provide extra resources that support the teaching staff.  City Year is entering its second year with us now, and it’s reassuring that the quality of the service continues to improve.  City Year is definitely helping my staff achieve the targets in our school improvement plan.”

Janet Sheehan, Head Teacher of St Anne’s RC Primary School, Tower Hamlets

“Our children gain a fantastic amount… the chance to get their self-esteem and therefore their life chances enhanced even further was too good an opportunity to miss.”

Tony Hartney CBE, Head Teacher of Gladesmore Community School, Haringey

“It is fantastic to be welcoming a new City Year team into Gladesmore Community School in the New Year. Their presence in Tottenham couldn’t come at a more important time following the recent riots in our community. I know our students will benefit immensely from the additional support they will bring to the school.”

Penny Smith, Head Teacher of Whitmore Primary School, Hackney

“City Year corps members are making an invaluable contribution and their energy and drive is being felt across the entire school. City Year start the day with the children in breakfast club, followed by vigorous PT in the playground. Once the school days starts, City Year can be found supporting children in class, running games at playtime, developing sports and tutoring children. All the staff, parents and children have warmly welcomed City Year to the school.”

Ann Dwulit, Head Teacher of St Luke’s CE Primary School and Moreland Primary School, Islington

 “The volunteers provide great support in breakfast club, encouraging children to eat well and socialise together. This support extends to the classroom and the playground where volunteers have earned the respect and trust of the children.”