Empowering. Connecting. Developing. Partnering to tackle educational inequality in the UK
COVID-19 may no longer be front page news but many pupils, particularly those furthest from opportunity, are still suffering the consequences. Every day, our young adult volunteers see how multiple barriers, exacerbated by lockdowns and interrupted learning, obstruct curriculum catch up. In this report, we highlight their holistic impact in schools in London, the West Midlands and Greater Manchester. By mentoring, coaching and tutoring pupils across social, emotional and academic skills they support them to succeed; an approach borne out by new research from the US, as well as our own evaluation.
In total, 151 diverse young people have tackled educational inequality through City Year UK in 2021 to 2022. They have supported 1,200 children one-to-one and contributed to a positive learning environment for over 20,000 pupils, while benefiting from a worthwhile and rewarding experience that will help set them up for any career.
Read the full message from our Chief Executive and Chairman here
Every child is born with potential
Watch our animation to find out about the transformative power of full-time social action to improve the life chances of the next generation.