In The Know : Get a head start on your child’s future!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

The new academic year is in full swing, and most kids are back to school. Whether you’re homeschooling or doing the all familiar school run, we’ve found great after-school programmes ... Read more

Scholar Spotlight – The Bright Ambitions programme offered me many different opportunities!

by GT Scholars Scholar spotlight Volunteers What's new?

As part of our scholar spotlight series, we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme – Xavier. In this interview, Xavier shares more ... Read more

In The Know: Exciting Extra Curricular Opportunities!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

We know that there are so many exciting programmes out there at the moment, and it can be quite difficult to decide on which programme will be the best fit ... Read more

In The Know – Exciting After School Activities!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With school back in full swing, everyone is getting back into routine and you might be considering signing your child for an extracurricular activity. After school activities are a great ... Read more

In The Know : Exciting career opportunities!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With so many career choices available out there, many young people are often overwhelmed by deciding on which career path to take. You can support your child in making this ... Read more

In the know : Innovative activities for young people

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Have you been thinking about ways on how to jump-start your child’s creative thinking skills? Here are three exciting activities that they can participate in that will inspire them and ... Read more

In The Know : Box out the boredom this Summer!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Summer is in full swing and although outdoor activities are slowly but surely becoming an option again, you might still prefer to spend most of your time indoors. This week, ... Read more

In The Know : Become an Entrepreneur this Summer!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With most of us still choosing to stay home, despite the great weather we’ve been having, we had a look at exciting online opportunities available to nurture your child’s entrepreneurial ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet one of our Volunteer Mentors – Rachel

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors that are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

In The Know: A challenge for Young Entrepreneurial minds!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Summer is here and I hope it’s been a good one so far! If you’re looking for summer activities that can keep your child stimulated as well as motivated, you ... Read more

In The Know: It’s the summer for learning new skills!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

The summer break is here and most parents are busy putting a to-do list together to make sure their child has fun activities lined up. There are a lot of ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – It’s good to be able to share your own skills with other people!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors that are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

In The Know: Sign up for Scholarships this Summer!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Have you been thinking of helping your child to apply for scholarships over the summer? We had a look to find out what scholarship opportunities are available for young people ... Read more

In The Know : Virtual Work Experience Opportunities for the Summer!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Can you believe that the Summer break is almost here? It’s the perfect time for you and your child to look into work experience opportunities where they can have fun ... Read more

Parent Spotlight – The mentoring programme helped my son to have a focus and direction in life!

by GT Scholars Parent Spotlight Parents What's new?

We had the pleasure of interviewing a parent of one of the scholars on the mentoring programme. Bola tells us more about her experience, why she wanted her son to ... Read more

In The Know: Virtual Summer Activities

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

The summer holidays are almost here and even though most of us will be enjoying it at home, it doesn’t mean that young people should miss out on the summer ... Read more

In The Know: Creative Competitions for young people

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Young people need to be able to express themselves now more than ever – Especially right now with schools still closed. This week we’d like to tell you about a ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – I want young people to feel confident about the decisions they make in life

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors that are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

In The Know: Discover online opportunities for young people!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Have you considered looking into online opportunities that can help your child build their self-confidence and develop both their soft and hard skills? Have a look at some of the ... Read more

In The Know: Raising Teens with confidence

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Confidence is key! With so much going on right now in the world, many young people are struggling with anxiety and low confidence. This week we’ve put together some resources ... Read more

Scholar Spotlight – Mentoring gave me someone to engage with, with honest and truthful advice

by Marilyn Scholar spotlight What's new? Young people

As part of our scholar spotlight series, we interviewed one of the scholars on the Young Leaders programme. Please watch the video above for the full interview where Daniel shares ... Read more

In The Know: Let’s make a change – Apply to join the Youth board!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been getting daily reminders on social media and the news of the change that is happening around us. From young to old, everyone is ... Read more

A mother and son interview on their experience on the Headstart Programme

by GT Scholars Parents Scholar spotlight What's new?

Interview with scholar Ameer Please tell me a little bit more about yourself, what do you do for fun? My name is Ameer and I’m 13 years old. For fun, ... Read more

In The Know: Teaching young people about equality

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

This week has been all about race and equality. It’s been on social media and in the news and we’re so pleased that more people are talking about this. One ... Read more

9 Quick Tips for New Volunteer Mentors Joining one of our online Mentoring Programmes

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Our scholars always tell us that their Volunteer Mentors have a huge impact on their progress. When you dedicate yourself to have a positive impact on someone else’s life, to ... Read more

In The Know: Live virtual events for young people

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With the weekend coming up, everyone is looking for something fun and interesting to do, where young people can still learn and develop new skills. This week we have lined ... Read more

12 Tips for Volunteer Tutors joining one of our online Tutoring Programmes

by GT Scholars Online volunteering Private tutoring Volunteer tutors Volunteers

Volunteering as an online tutor with GT Scholars can be a great and rewarding experience for both the tutor and the tutee. Whether you are an experienced online tutor with ... Read more

How to write your first CV: 12 key tips for young people

by GT Scholars Careers What's new? Young Leaders

A curriculum vitae is Latin for “course of life”, often shortened as CV. It may also be referred to as a résumé, French for “summary”. It’s a documented overview of ... Read more

In The Know – Homeschooling tools for parents and young people!

by GT Scholars Homeschooling In The Know Parents What's new?

Homeschooling is now a reality for most families and parents and young people need to work together to make sure they stay up to date with study schedules and milestones. ... Read more

An interview with one of our scholars Priscilla

by GT Scholars Online volunteering Post 16 Private tutoring Scholar spotlight What's new? Young people

Please tell me a little bit more about yourself? My name is Priscilla, I’m 16 years old. I like swimming and I was part of a competitive swimming team for ... Read more

In The Know – Creative and fun online workshops for everyone!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

How are you? I hope you’re looking forward to the weekend? This week we’ve lined up a couple of fun digital workshops that will definitely get your creative juices flowing! ... Read more

In The Know – Free online workshops to support parents and young people!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

How are you? I hope you’ve had a great week and that you’re enjoying the start of the bank holiday so far? During the week we searched the net for ... Read more

In The Know – Online support for parents and young people!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

I hope you’ve had a good week so far? In this week’s newsletter, we’d like to share some more opportunities with you where you can find online learning and teaching ... Read more

How to design your Career Pathway: 7 Tips to help you get started

by GT Scholars Careers What's new? Young people

Designing a career pathway means planning a path for your career. Regardless of the career, you have chosen, you will need to think about how you’re going to get there. ... Read more

In The Know – Develop your skills and have some fun!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

This week we’ve listed 3 opportunities that are quite different from one another; there’s something for everyone. From a fun family event to planning for the future or becoming part ... Read more

Getting started with Revision

by GT Scholars Exams & Revision What's new? Young people

Many young people leave revision to the last minute because they don’t know how to do it and they have a general fear of the unknown. So the best way ... Read more

In The Know – Creating creative minds!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Creativity can be an idea, an artwork, an invention, or an assignment in your classroom. In this week’s newsletter, we are inspiring students to become curious, engaged, and interested in ... Read more

In The Know – Getting Ready For Success!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

It’s never too late to develop good study habits and be informed about facing challenges at different stages of education or raise your interest in particular areas of study. In ... Read more

13 Tips to help you get started with Studying & Reduce Exam Anxiety

by GT Scholars Exams & Revision What's new? Young people

What do we mean by Study Skills? The dictionary defines ‘Study’ as: The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject A detailed investigation and analysis ... Read more

In The Know – Bringing Skills to Life!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With half-term over and exams just around the corner – now is the best time to get young people in the mindset of exam success! In this week’s newsletter, we’ve put ... Read more

In The Know – Lights, Camera, Action!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Making a film or video content is a fantastic creative process which can engage a mixed group of young people in working towards a united goal. Through engagement with the ... Read more

In The Know – Unity and Positivity!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Positive thinking is the idea that you can better your life by merely thinking positive thoughts. The idea that optimism alone is enough to succeed is a challenge for young ... Read more

In the Know – Let’s Inspire Future Leaders!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Life is filled with competition and teamwork, from the playground to the corporate world. This week’s In the Know is slightly different from usual – with a couple of events ... Read more

In The Know – Insights, Talents and Experience!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

We all know that the first step towards university can be an exciting yet daunting experience with all the choices you need to make. When it comes to choosing a ... Read more

In the Know – Getting ahead in 2020!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With the new academic term well on its way, we have found a selection of practical, fun and interactive events that will stimulate, excite and get them off to a ... Read more

In the Know -Captivating Career Workshops!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Welcome to 2020, the start of a new year and a new term! We have uncovered some funfilled and informative events and programmes to help you set the tone for ... Read more

In The Know – Winter Warmers At London Museums!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

The holiday is here and gives us an opportunity to spend time with family, friends and special people before we welcome 2020. We’ve found some educational and inspiring activities for ... Read more

In the Know – Festive, free family fun!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With preparations for the holiday underway, we’ve uncovered a few stimulating programmes to add to your family’s Christmas holiday itinerary. These events will add a festive cheer while educating and ... Read more

In The Know – Events For Curious Minds

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

The holidays are almost here! Before you wind down and enjoy a well deserved break, we’ve found some exciting events and programmes for young people. These sessions are educational, engaging ... Read more

In the Know – Interactive activities for the whole family!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

This week, we’ve found some spectacular events and exhibitions that will get the whole family involved. With fun workshops and events that delves into London’s rich History and Science to ... Read more

In the know – Curiosity Creates Keen Minds!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

We have found some great interactive opportunities to excite and educate those curious young minds. Read on to find out more information about the Annual Dragons Den Challenge and informative ... Read more

In The Know – Events for Global Entrepreneur Week!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week coming up on the 18th and the 24th of November, we have found a few great opportunities to develop your entrepreneurial skills, presentation and ... Read more

In The Know – Dragon’s Den 2019 + Art Events for the Whole Family!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

This week we have some wonderful opportunities for the whole family to enjoy including the Southwark showcases and an exclusive art fairs. We’ve also got our annual Dragon’s den workshop ... Read more

In The Know – Free Visual and Performing Arts Workshops!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

The October half-term is over but that does not mean there aren’t any opportunities to have fun and learn new skills. We have found a few events for you to ... Read more

In The Know – Book your Coding Workshops PLUS a Freebie for Coding Week!

by GT Scholars Coding & Technology In The Know Parents What's new?

This week is European Coding week and we’ll be celebrating throughout this month with tech related blog posts, a free resource for you to download and further celebrations later this ... Read more

In the Know – Get hands-on this October!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Building hands-on, practical skills such as design, photography and drawing, opens a wide world of opportunities for young people. These skills build creativity and critical thinking, allowing young people to ... Read more

In the Know – Your future begins now!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Early preparation is key if your child is thinking about going to university! So, with this week’s fun and informative activities, your child will get to immerse themselves in university ... Read more

In the Know – Fantastic opportunities for aspiring filmmakers!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Filmmaking is a fantastic way for young people to develop their creative skills and express themselves. It also offers the chance to explore many fascinating careers in a wide range ... Read more

In the Know – Activities for National Coding Week!

by GT Scholars Coding & Technology In The Know Parents What's new?

National Coding Week is taking place from Monday 16th September to Sunday 22nd September. It is the perfect opportunity for young people to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of ... Read more

In the Know – Explore your creative side!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Creative skills are important for any career field. They teach your child to think out of the box so that they come up with creative and innovative solutions to any ... Read more

7 Effective Skills To Improve Your Employability

by GT Scholars What's new?

Obtaining a degree and having a qualification behind your name is no longer enough to guarantee you the job you were dreaming about. In fact, with each year that passes ... Read more

5 Things You Need To Consider Before Signing Up For Private Tutoring

by GT Scholars What's new?

A study commissioned by the Global Industry Analysts Incorporation (GIA) detailed how the global private tutoring market is projected to surpass $102.8 billion in a few years time. According to ... Read more

10 Of The Best Online Learning Resources

by GT Scholars Learning Resources What's new?

As parents, we all feel the need to ensure that our children are growing and developing and that we’re doing all that we can to facilitate a stimulating environment for ... Read more

An interview with one of our fantastic volunteer mentors – Nileema Patel

by Marilyn Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Please tell us a bit about yourself Many years ago, I used to teach primary school students as a volunteer and that was a very rewarding experience. Unfortunately, due to ... Read more

Why We Need More Personalised Learning At School

by GT Scholars Educational inequality Improving academic attainment Narrowing the gap Parents What's new?

The concept of personalised learning is centred on providing a more tailored education programme for each learner. It starts by examining and understanding each learner’s needs and then it looks ... Read more

In the Know – STEM events to activate your learning!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With the new school year fast approaching, we want to help young people to get their brains into gear through learning new things and developing new skills. This week’s activities ... Read more

How The Combination Of Private Tutoring and Mentoring Can Help Your Child

by GT Scholars What's new?

Young people can have a lot on their plate when it comes to setting up their future. They need to ensure that they meet their academic goals while also preparing ... Read more

5 Tips To Help You Prepare For Your First Tutoring Session

by GT Scholars What's new?

So you’ve signed up for one-to-one tutoring on one of our programmes? But what are the next steps to help you prepare for your first tutoring session and what do ... Read more

In the Know – Learn new digital and media skills!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

According to the Digital Marketing Institute, companies across all industries have digitized their operations and processes. This means that jobseekers require specialised digital and media skills such as content and ... Read more

Why Entrepreneurship Needs To Be Included In The Curriculum

by GT Scholars Entrepreneurship Parents What's new?

There are so many entrepreneurs in the world that offer a wealth of inspiration to young people. From Richard Branson to Bill Gates to Oprah Winfrey, the success stories of ... Read more

Spotlight on one of our young scholars – Ladan

by Marilyn Scholar spotlight What's new? Young people

Please tell us a bit about yourself I’m fifteen and am in Year 10. I love subjects like history as I’ve always enjoyed learning about interesting events such as The ... Read more

What Education Should Look Like In The 21st Century

by GT Scholars What's new?

Education is a constantly changing system that needs to adjust to the way current generations think while also embracing new information and new technologies. Gone are the days of text-heavy ... Read more

Understanding the Challenges Faced by Young People Living In Care

by GT Scholars What's new?

In 2015, just 6% of young care leavers attended university and in 2014 over 37% of care leavers between the ages of 17 and 19 were not in education, employment ... Read more

An interview with one of our volunteer online tutors – Arash Khosravi

by Marilyn Online volunteering Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Tell me a little bit about you and what got you to where you are today? I went through school and after that, I did Economics at A-level and then ... Read more

What Parents Need To Know About State Boarding Schools In England

by GT Scholars Independent school scholarships Parents Scholarships What's new?

With state-of-the-art facilities, highly-qualified teachers and a wide range of extracurricular activities, boarding schools in England are among the most prestigious and sought-after in the world. In addition, young people ... Read more

How Can Education Address The Social Mobility Dilemma?

by GT Scholars What's new?

According to the Social Mobility Commission’s State of The Nation Report 2018/19, social mobility in the UK has remained stagnant over the past four years, despite government interventions. This means ... Read more

In the Know – Tech events this Summer!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

According to Tech Nation’s 2018 report, the tech industry is expanding 2.6 times faster than the rest of the UK economy. As this industry continues to grow, it offers many ... Read more

With So Many Alternative Options, Is University Still Worth It?

by GT Scholars What's new?

With there being so many available options for young people after school, many parents and young people are wondering if going to university is still worth it. Well, like many ... Read more

An Interview with a Parent: ”The online maths tutoring sessions have definitely helped her excel in maths. ”

by Marilyn Parent Spotlight What's new?

We had the pleasure of interviewing a parent of one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions Programme this term. It was great to hear about her experience with the ... Read more

In the Know – Learn new skills this Summer!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

The Summer holidays are a perfect opportunity for young people to learn new skills. This will not only expand their knowledge and keep their minds active, but it will also ... Read more

How Have GCSEs Changed Over The Past Few Years?

by GT Scholars What's new?

In an effort to raise the standard of education in England, the government has revised the 30-year-old GCSE system. This new system is the result of a long process of ... Read more

An interview with one of our volunteer online tutors – Janet Cheney

by Marilyn Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

What have you been up to since your last volunteer spotlight interview? The main thing has been moving down to a house in Devon. Online tutoring has been really important ... Read more

In the Know – Take charge of your university prep!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

According to UCAS, there are 37,000 undergraduate courses at over 370 universities across the UK! Together with choosing the right course and the right university, there are also many other ... Read more

Why It Takes A Lot More Than Tutoring For You To Get Your Child Into Oxbridge

by GT Scholars Oxbridge Parents What's new?

Oxford and Cambridge universities, collectively referred to as Oxbridge, are two of the UK’s most prestigious universities. Being so prestigious also means that they are two of the most sought-after ... Read more

In the Know – Get an inside look with work experience!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Work experience allows young people to discover their strengths and explore all of their options, while also increasing the chance of them finding their dream job after school or university. ... Read more

In the Know – Broaden your minds this Summer!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

It’s important for young people to keep their minds active this Summer. One way they can do is by immersing themselves in fun, new experiences. This week’s activities are perfect ... Read more

How To Build Resilience And Keep Yourself Motivated!

by GT Scholars What's new?

Being resilient and staying motivated is an important part of personal development. It gives you the confidence to face any challenge head-on and it will help you to never give ... Read more

Should We Focus on Schools or The Home to Improve Social Mobility?

by Sarah-Jane Tollan Corporate Social Responsibility Social mobility What's new?

With a leadership election and a cabinet reshuffle looming, the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds MP’s speech at a Reform event last week on social mobility will likely ... Read more

Great Ideas For One-to-One Tutoring Sessions

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Tutoring should be a fulfilling experience for your scholar and for yourself. It should not be something that will be dreaded by your scholar and it should be something that ... Read more

In the Know – Take your learning outdoors!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

With July being National Picnic Month, it is the perfect opportunity for young people to head outdoors! There are also many outdoor events and activities that will have them learning ... Read more

How To Keep Your Scholar Interested In Their Tutoring Sessions

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Being a tutor can be one of the most satisfying and fulfilling roles a person can take on. The opportunity to get to help and guide a young person to ... Read more

7 Useful Skills You Can Develop Through Volunteer Mentoring

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Volunteer mentoring is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to really make a tangible and effective difference in the lives of young people. Volunteer mentors receive a real sense ... Read more

In the Know – STEM events this Summer!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

After all the exams and assignments, we’re sure your child is looking forward to having a great summer filled with fun activities. Summer is also a great time to learn ... Read more

Can Volunteer Tutoring Boost Your CV?

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

When it comes to volunteer tutoring, it is often thought that only those on the receiving end of the volunteering service are being benefited. However, there are many short-term and ... Read more

In the Know – Speaking up to make a difference!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

For young people to make the most out of the academic and career opportunities available to them, they will need to be able to articulate their thoughts and present their ... Read more

How To Manage Your Time As A Volunteer Tutor Or Mentor

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

In anything you do, time management is very important. Practising good time management will help you to balance various tasks and make sure that you are able to assign a ... Read more

In the Know – Bring the fun back into learning!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

We hope you had a great half-term break? In the spirit of getting back into the groove of things, this week we’re bringing the fun back into learning! With this ... Read more

In the Know – Step into Your Future!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

There are so many career choices available to young people that at times it can feel overwhelming when trying to decide on one. This week’s fun and informative activities are all ... Read more

In the Know – Ideas for Half-term fun!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

There will be no need to spend the half-term holiday stuck at home with this week’s exciting events! These activities will get your child inspired and help them understand how ... Read more

The Importance Of Tutoring For Your Child

by GT Scholars What's new?

Accessing university or an apprenticeship has become a very competitive process. This means that young people will need to stand out from the crowd, which means going over and beyond ... Read more

In the Know – Enjoy some Arts and Smarts!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Do you want your young ones to explore their creative side and get more involved in the arts? Well, this week’s activities are all about sparking your child’s creativity! Creativity ... Read more

Top 10 Jobs Of The Future

by GT Scholars What's new?

When choosing your career path, there is often the dilemma of making sure you’re making the right choice. This does not have to be a dilemma if you take your ... Read more

10 Tried and Tested Study Methods

by GT Scholars What's new?

For some young people, studying can seem like such a daunting and impossible task. However, the good news is that studying can be easily done if you figure out ways ... Read more

In the Know – Get your brain into gear!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

A major benefit of STEM education is its ability to encourage experimentation which allows you to apply your knowledge. With GCSEs coming up, knowledge application is a valuable tool for ... Read more

Why It Is Important For Our Volunteers To Receive Safeguarding Training

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

As part of the recruitment process, all of our volunteers have to undergo safeguarding training. One of the first things to understand about safeguarding training is that it is not ... Read more

In the Know – Tools for Tech Success!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

This week’s activities offer some fun ways for your child to delve into the world of technology. With young people being the most active users of information and communication technology, ... Read more

7 Ways Undergraduates Can Boost Their CV By Becoming Volunteer Tutor

by GT Scholars What's new?

When it comes to volunteer tutoring, it is often thought that only those on the receiving end of the volunteering service are being benefited. However, there are many short-term and ... Read more

In the Know – Easter fun!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

We’re always trying to limit our kids’ screen time but video games can be beneficial too! Video and board games can increase social skills and allow for personalised and fun ... Read more

How To Get The Most Out Of Going To University

by GT Scholars What's new?

University education opens the doors to a bigger, better and opportunity-filled world for its graduates. According to the UN, not only are university graduates better paid in the workplace but ... Read more

Nature vs Nurture: Are gifts and talents down to a child’s natural ability or can they be nurtured?

by GT Scholars What's new?

Young people discover their gifts and passions as they grow. As they discover their abilities, should parents take an active role to nurture these abilities, or should it just be ... Read more

Education is the Wisest Investment that any Parent can Make in their Child

by GT Scholars What's new?

Knowledge is power, and education is the key to success. We have all heard these mantras repeated throughout our lives – and now we understand the crucial importance of providing ... Read more

In the Know – Create your world with STEM!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

The creative side of science, technology, engineering and maths is a fascinating topic for young people to explore. This week’s activities will allow them to interact with the creative side ... Read more

Are young people growing addicted to technology?

by GT Scholars What's new?

We live in the information age. Every answer you need is a click away and most children know this by age five. In fact, most children have handled a smartphone ... Read more

Scholar Spotlight: “It really helped me with my grades, to become more organised and be more proactive”

by GT Scholars Scholar spotlight What's new? Young people

As part of our scholar spotlight series, we interviewed one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme. Please watch the video above for the full interview. You can also find ... Read more

The Differences between Internships, Learnerships and Work Experience

by GT Scholars What's new?

Before delving into what makes internships, learnerships and work experience different, it is good to know that all three do provide a platform for you to learn and gain some ... Read more

Here are some of the reasons why young people would like to join our programmes!

by GT Scholars What's new?

We want to make sure that young people have a chance to tell us why they want to join one of our programmes. So, as part of the application process ... Read more

In the Know – Get digital and creative!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

This week’s newsletter provides a few ways for your child to learn more about the digital and creative space. These activities will get them excited about discovering new concepts and ... Read more

Is Private Tuition Widening The Gap In Attainment?

by GT Scholars What's new?

Every young person has subjects they thrive in, and other subjects that are not so easy for them to get to understand. We all know that high-quality private tutoring can ... Read more

In the Know – Focusing on science fun!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

This week’s events are focusing on interactive STEM activities to inspire all budding scientists. Learning in fun and interactive ways helps young people gain an understanding of what they are ... Read more

An Interview with a Parent: “I’ve definitely seen a marked improvement in my child’s grades at school”

by GT Scholars Parent Spotlight Parents What's new?

As part of the scholar spotlight series, we interviewed a parent of one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme. Please watch the video clip above for the full ... Read more

In the know – Design and Dive Deep!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?

Help your child to learn how they can turn things they find fun into future career paths through this week’s activities. This week your child will be able to learn ... Read more

How To Support Your Gifted And Talented Child

by GT Scholars What's new?

A gifted child is defined as a child who gives evidence of high-performance capability in intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership areas, or in specific academic fields. They often require services ... Read more

In the Know – Engage your senses!

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Young people are naturally curious and eager to learn about and understand the world around them. Fun educational activities allow young people to understand and explore their environment. This week’s ... Read more

Meet one of our Volunteer Tutors – Claire

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As part of our volunteer spotlight series, we interviewed one of our amazing volunteer English tutors, Claire. You can watch the full interview in the video linked above. You can ... Read more

7 Things to look into if you are considering obtaining your Degree in the USA

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Studying abroad has become a very common option for young people over the years with the USA being the most popular student destination. According to InternationalStudents.com, the USA has the ... Read more

In the Know – Take charge of your career!

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It’s never too early for young people to start planning for their future! With a wide range of career opportunities available, it is also helpful for them to get some ... Read more

LSE CHOICE helps young people get into university!

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The London School of Economics and Political Science runs a free programme to help young people get into university. LSE CHOICE gives talented young people from London state schools and colleges ... Read more

What is an Enhanced DBS and why do our Volunteer Tutors and Mentors need this?

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Volunteering as a tutor or mentor for young people is a great way to give back to your community, to help young people that require assistance, and to be an ... Read more

How volunteer tutors and mentors can make the most out of their volunteer experience

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Volunteering can be a unique experience since you are providing services to young people who need it, but you are also benefiting from a wonderful and fulfilling opportunity. Although you ... Read more

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Volunteer with Us

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Volunteering with young people is a great way to give back to your community and to help those that require assistance in either their academic studies or personal wellbeing. At ... Read more

In the Know – Discover and be inspired!

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Creativity can help young people in all areas of their development. Activities that encourage and inspire creativity can improve their learning abilities by allowing them to engage all of their ... Read more

Communication tips for volunteer tutors and mentors

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Good communication is usually taken for granted in environments where adults work together since there is the assumption that everyone has the necessary communication skills to interact with people on ... Read more

In the Know – Think about your mindfulness!

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Mindfulness is a useful tool that young people can use to build self-confidence and stay motivated. It can also be used to maintain their emotional wellbeing, deal with stress, and ... Read more

5 Discussion Topics for Volunteer Mentors to Include in Their Mentoring Sessions

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As a mentor, you want to help build your mentee’s self-confidence and help them to be more positive and goal-orientated, while also making sure that they are well-adjusted to the ... Read more

An Interview with a Parent: “I find that the GT Scholars approach supports the parents and the child as well”

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As part of the scholar spotlight series, we interviewed a parent of one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme. Please listen to the audio clip above for the ... Read more

The True Cost of Private Tutoring, Mentoring, and Enrichment: How we are able to reduce this cost

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Why does tutoring, mentoring and enrichment matter? Research from the Education Endowment Foundation shows that private tutoring can accelerate learning by up to 5 months within a year. Mentoring and enrichment ... Read more

In the Know – Explore your career options!

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There are so many new career options emerging every year. However, young people are often not aware of the many pathways they can pursue after they are done with school. ... Read more

7 Practical Tips For Online Tutoring

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In a world dominated by technology, online tutoring has become a convenient and reliable solution for young people seeking a tutoring programme. Although mostly similar to the classic method of ... Read more

In the Know – Ace your exams!

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It’s that time of year when young people start worrying about their upcoming exams. However, studying for exams does not have to strike fear into their minds! This week we ... Read more

7 Reasons Why State School Pupils are Still Not Getting into High-Income Careers

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There is still an increasing trend of educational inequality that affects young talent attempting to enter into the job market. A recent study from the Social Mobility Commission concluded that ... Read more

In the Know – Confidence is Key!

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The Prince’s Trust Macquarie Youth Index report for 2018 revealed that 54% of all young people believe their lack of self-confidence holds them back. Luckily, there are many activities in ... Read more

In the Know – Innovation, Imagination and Fun!

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Learning nowadays can be so much fun for young people! They are able to navigate through complex subjects and problems, all whilst enjoying the experience of innovation and teamwork. This ... Read more

In the Know – Create and collaborate!

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Did you know that LinkedIn has identified creativity and collaboration as two of the most sought-after soft skills by companies? Young people can benefit from learning these skills from a ... Read more

In the Know – New Year, New Hobbies!

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Happy New Year! A new year is a great time to start taking up new hobbies or exploring new interests. You never know where they may lead, it just might ... Read more

In the Know – Explore the creative world!

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The creative world offers many opportunities to young people from rewarding career paths to useful outlets for expression. This week we have lined up three diverse activities that will allow ... Read more

In the Know – Work Experience for Young People!

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Work experience provides young people with an insight into an exciting, new environment. It can help them decide if a career is for them, help them build essential employability skills ... Read more

In the Know – Entrepreneur, Engineer or Director?

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Did you know that fun activities can help young people identify their skills, strengths and what career they would like to pursue? They often don’t know if they’re interested in ... Read more

In the Know – The Future is Now!

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Have you noticed how technology has become a part of our everyday lives? What was once thought to be futuristic is now a possibility. This opens a whole new door ... Read more

In the Know – Great programmes and workshops coming up!

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November brings a chill in the air and the realisation that the year is almost over. For young people, it’s the calm before the rush that the next term will bring. ... Read more

In The Know – Exciting STEM Competitions!

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STEM activities are a brilliant way to inspire more young people to take on careers in STEM. As employers still struggle to recruit skilled staff in these areas, there has been ... Read more

In the Know – Activities for National Coding Week!

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In recognition of National Coding Week, this week’s newsletter is all about ways to get your child interested in the wonderful world of coding. Not only does it get their ... Read more

In The Know – Young People geared for Success!

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Young people may be feeling the pressure of being back in school but, if your child gets the right start to the academic year, it may feel much less daunting. ... Read more

In The Know – Is it a Bird or Is it a Plane?

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As the holidays draw to a close, it is young people’s last chance to enjoy what the summer holidays has to offer in London. This week we bring you three ... Read more

In the Know – Science, Technology and Gold!

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With less than two weeks until the school term starts, most young people will be feeling a little bit more restless! The activities in this week’s newsletter will help to ... Read more

In the Know – Activities to Explore, Experience & Escape!

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Holiday activities for young people don’t have to exclude parents and guardians. This week we have fun activities for the entire family! Here are three fun-filled family activities to prove ... Read more

In The Know – Could Your Child be the next Jamie Oliver?

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There’s always time during the holidays to pick up new skills! Our newsletter this week takes a look at some exciting training workshops for young people. Who knows? They might ... Read more

In The Know – Get Creative this Summer!

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This week our newsletter takes a look at some creative learning opportunities for young people! The summer holidays are a perfect time for young people to explore the vast range ... Read more

In The Know – Explore Career Options!

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We all know that learning does not always have to take place in a classroom. One of the best ways you can learn is by trying out new things outside ... Read more

In The Know – Creative Activities for the Holidays!

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The holidays are often a time when parents run out of activities to keep their children stimulated, excited and off the couch! This week, we give you 3 great opportunities ... Read more

In the Know – Creative competitions for the summer!

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If your child loves photography, art or creative writing, this newsletter is for you! We have put together some of the best creative competitions available for young people to enter ... Read more

In the Know – STEM activities for this summer!

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The summer holidays are fast approaching and we’ve put together some STEM ideas and activities to keep your child busy and not bored over the holidays! The Maths Marathon – ... Read more

In the Know – Summer volunteer opportunities!

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Volunteering for a local cause or charity provides useful skills to young people, while also increasing their social responsibility and community involvement. Volunteer experience can also be used to build ... Read more

In the Know – Apprenticeships at top companies!

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Leading social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust, reports that good quality apprenticeships offer lifetime earnings on average better than many degree courses. They also offer the opportunity to ‘earn while ... Read more

In the Know – Ideas for the summer!

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Summertime is all about having fun, but it can also be the perfect time for your child to improve their grades, learn something new, or prepare for university during the ... Read more

In the Know – Work experience and CV-building resources!

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To get into the university or career that they want, young people need to have a CV that displays well-rounded experience, resilience and the ability to balance different activities. Together ... Read more

In the Know – Exciting STEM opportunities!

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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics offer fascinating learning experiences and rewarding career opportunities. In fact, STEM jobs are expected to grow at double the rate of other occupations creating 142,000 ... Read more

In the Know – Upcoming scholarship opportunities!

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University can be quite expensive, but there are many different ways young people can access funding for tuition, accommodation or books. One such way is through a scholarship programme. Here ... Read more

In the Know – Explore the world of journalism and media!

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A career in journalism is a rewarding and exhilarating experience. You get to explore what is happening in your community, city or around the world, and you get to investigate ... Read more

Meet one of our Volunteer Mentors – Sophie Germain

by Marilyn Volunteer mentors Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Who are the volunteer mentors of GT Scholars? Every once in a while we conduct an interview with one of our amazing volunteers so we can introduce them to you ... Read more

In the Know – Activities to sharpen your writing skills!

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Writing skills such as creating original content, using good grammar and having a varied vocabulary will be indefinitely useful to young people. With a well-honed skill and a strong grasp ... Read more

In the Know – Get ready for the working world!

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It was International Workers Day on Tuesday, so this week we want to tell you about a few work experience opportunities that your child may be interested in. Nothing prepares ... Read more

In the Know – Cultural activities for young people!

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It is important for young people to be exposed to cultural activities and subject areas like art, history, poetry and music. It opens their minds to new experiences, deepens their ... Read more

One-to-one Online Tutoring is growing in popularity – and it’s showing no signs of slowing down

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In recent years, the demand for private tutoring has grown at a phenomenal rate. The many challenges facing the traditional education system have deemed a proactive approach from stakeholders outside ... Read more

In the Know – Apprenticeships to accelerate your career!

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It’s the beginning of the final term of the year, but we know that most young people are already thinking about what to do after school. One option is to ... Read more

In the Know – Engineering and tech events this month!

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Several years ago, most promising graduates from top universities used to flock to rewarding careers in finance. Today, on the other hand, young people are increasingly pursuing jobs in tech ... Read more

Apprenticeships should be promoted as a strong alternative to university

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One of the main questions asked by recruiters around the world is whether a job applicant has the relevant experience for the role applied for. Experience can be one of ... Read more

In the Know – Resources for aspiring doctors!

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The medical profession will always be considered to be well-respected and noble. You get to save lives and what can be more precious than that? Doctors will always be needed, ... Read more

7 Ways you or an online tutor can boost your child’s literacy, vocabulary and oracy at any age

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Language and communication skills are considered to be the fundamental building blocks for how we, as social beings, convey our thoughts, feelings and ideas. For children, the very first exposure ... Read more

In the Know – Spring STEM activities!

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With the season of Spring officially beginning, we are sure that your child is eager to put their winter jackets away and step into the warm sunshine (when it does ... Read more

A recap of our Career Day 2018: Finding Your Passion

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GT Scholars is a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides tutoring, mentoring and enrichment events for young people aged 11-18. As part of our Academic Programme and Awards Programme, scholars have ... Read more

In the Know – Volunteer opportunities to build new skills!

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Building new skills is important for all young people. It allows them to explore interesting fields, learn more about their strengths and it look greats on their CV. It is ... Read more

Seven character traits of a successful student

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No one student is alike, some students get good grades and others don’t. Perhaps some students operate with more integrity than others or perhaps some are greater leaders than others. ... Read more

In the Know – Activities for British Science Week 2018!

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British Science Week is an annual ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, featuring entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for young people and adults. Below ... Read more

7 Ways to Use Technology for Good

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Post 16 What's new? Young people

Parenting can be challenging at times as it is, but parenting in the 21st century certainly brings on board a whole lot of different concerns. Especially when it comes to ... Read more

In the Know – Apprenticeship opportunities to kick-start your career!

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An apprenticeship gives young people hands-on experience, a salary and the opportunity to train while they work, and is available across a wide range of industries and organisations, from local ... Read more

The Financial Value of an A grade

by Marilyn Post 16 What's new? Young people

During your secondary school years, you often don’t realise that your decisions and actions can have a long-term impact on your future. Young people are often ignorant of the fact ... Read more

In the Know – Get behind a camera and shine!

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Almost everyone has access to a camera these days. This creates so many career and skill-building opportunities for young people. From photography to film and TV to online media and ... Read more

Think you don’t need maths tutoring? Think again!

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Imagine for a moment that you are sitting in a restaurant. A waiter walks over to your table to take your order, “One double cheeseburger, a medium chips and a ... Read more

In the Know – Plan your career and reach all your goals!

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Career planning is an essential part of a young person’s personal growth and development, and it is an opportunity for them to maximise their potential. It is also an effective ... Read more

It is never too early to introduce your child to personal development and mentoring

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Parents What's new? Young people

It is never too early to introduce your child to personal development Most psychologists will agree that temperament and environment influence the development of a person’s personality the most. It is ... Read more

In the Know – STEM activities for girls!

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In the UK, only 25% of science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates are female, and only 21% of the STEM workforce is made up of women. This lack of women ... Read more

7 ways you or a private tutor can reignite your child’s love for learning

by Marilyn Growth mindset Parents What's new? Young people

Learning is an important activity which is necessary to keep our brains healthy and active. We begin to learn from the moment we are born and continue to do so ... Read more

In the Know – Scholarship opportunities for young people!

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Scholarships are important for two obvious reasons – the financial assistance it provides for students wanting to study and the benefit of being part of a programme that recognises your ... Read more

In the Know – STEM opportunities in 2018!

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There are many people who have an aptitude for working in science, technology, engineering and maths disciplines, and are naturally drawn to jobs in these fields. If your child is ... Read more

Ways you or a tutor can help your child excel without being pushy

by Marilyn Parents Private tutoring What's new?

As parents, carers and teachers, we all know and understand that children have different mindsets, learning abilities and motivation levels which we need to consider and support when it comes ... Read more

Could a fixed mindset be preventing your child from learning?

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Parents Private tutoring What's new?

Parents have a direct impact on their child’s mindset, and the same can be said of a carer or teacher, even they can potentially influence a child’s mindset. Children observe ... Read more

In the Know – Master studying for your exams!

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Exams may seem challenging or difficult, but if scholars adopt the right mindset and equip themselves with the right tools, strategies and techniques, they would be able to breeze through ... Read more

Why equality in education and private tutoring is a realistic and worthwhile pursuit

by Marilyn Educational inequality Improving academic attainment Narrowing the gap Social mobility Volunteers What's new?

Imagine a world where every student is able to reach their full academic potential, it would be an incredibly amazing world. A good education is one of the most important ... Read more

Meet one of our volunteer English tutors – Roberta Wiafe

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Every now and then we interview one of our remarkable GT Scholars volunteers to find out who the person behind the volunteer is. Without our dedicated volunteers, our mission would ... Read more

Meet one of our volunteer Maths tutors – Janet

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Our volunteers are truly exceptional people that are passionate about making a difference in education and doing their part in improving social mobility. We would like you to get to ... Read more

In the Know – Get a career head start!

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In a competitive job market, young people can certainly benefit from getting a head start in their career. By introducing careers early on with your child, you give them the ... Read more

In the Know – Teamwork is the name of the game!

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Young people need to learn how to work in teams as it is almost certain that they will work alongside others, whether it’s for a school project, a group assignment ... Read more

Young People and Entrepreneurship

by Marilyn Entrepreneurship Parents What's new?

The importance of entrepreneurship in the economy cannot be stressed enough. It also goes hand in hand with innovation, which will be non-existent if not for entrepreneurship. The benefit of ... Read more

In the Know – Work experience opportunities to make your CV stand out!

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There many reasons why work experience is important for young people. It increases the chance of finding a great job after school or university, it allows young people to explore ... Read more

7 Reasons Why Every Young Person Needs A Mentor

by GT Scholars Parents Volunteer mentors What's new? Young Leaders