Reading ‘Social Mobility and its Enemies’, a new book by Lee Elliot Major and Stephen Machin. This book is a valuable read if you want to understand the sorry state of social mobility in Britain, and why our education system… [continue reading]
My volunteering experience with Action Tutoring
Christmas break of last year: I was a postgraduate student, research assistant, and transcriptionist/proofreader. I had caring responsibilities that prevented me from for having a rigid 9-5 schedule but I found I had some time to spare in my weeks,… [continue reading]
“Ask a Tutor” Panel Event
Last Wednesday, 14th November, Action Tutoring hosted its biannual “Ask a Tutor” panel event at their new offices in East London. The panel event was designed to bring together old and new volunteers, outside of the classroom, and give… [continue reading]
Öznur’s 50-mile long hike in Shropshire!
On the 6th of October, six chaps and I attempted the Longmynd Hike, a 50-mile (80-kilometre) adventure over the hills of South Shropshire in 24 hours. We started planning our little adventure as a fellowship of six. But, just like… [continue reading]
My journey as an Action Tutoring tutor and my passion for teaching
As a volunteer tutor for Action Tutoring, my approach to teaching vastly changed. I signed up to volunteer with the charity because I wanted to make a difference. I had always wondered whether teaching would be the right career for… [continue reading]
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