Our Reach: Birmingham and Coventry
Action Tutoring launched in Birmingham in spring 2014 and, since then, we have worked with volunteers to deliver tutoring programmes in a number of schools across the city. In 2021, we expanded this reach to include schools in Coventry.
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
primary SchoolArk Victoria Primary Academy
primary SchoolSt Giles Church of England Primary School
primary SchoolWhitmore Park Primary School
primary SchoolFour Dwellings Primary Academy
primary SchoolWillenhall Community Primary School
primary SchoolPinfold Street Primary School
primary SchoolBlue Coat Church of England Academy
secondary SchoolWhy volunteer as a tutor in Birmingham or Coventry
Birmingham sits at the heart of the country. It is home to five universities, a network of canals and the famous Bullring shopping centre. According to the latest census data, there are over one million people living in the city.
A study by Birmingham City Council found that 40% of Birmingham’s children live in relative poverty. A family is defined as in relative poverty if it earns less than 60% of the national median household income. In Coventry, 21% of its child population live in poverty, and 23% of working age residents have no formal qualifications.
Evidence shows that pupils from low income families are less likely to perform well in school, since there are more obstacles in the way of their academic progress (such as lack of access to technology or extra resources). This limits their opportunities later in life, whether they’re applying for apprenticeships, studying A-Levels or seeking employment. Action Tutoring is committed to improving the academic outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We have been working with schools in Birmingham to support the city’s disadvantaged pupils since 2014. In 2021, we expanded this reach to include schools in Coventry.
Action Tutoring is committed to improving the academic outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, demonstrated through our impact data. Read on to find out how you can support these children by volunteer tutoring in Birmingham or Coventry.
Action Tutoring in Birmingham and Coventry
Working with multiple schools across England has helped us recognise the needs of schools and better understand the demands and pressures that schools are under, especially after the pandemic. Since launching in Birmingham in 2014, we have been working with volunteers to deliver tutoring programmes in a number of schools.
We do more than just tutor. Our volunteers also serve as role models, motivating pupils to overcome learning barriers and achieve their potential in life. We are working hard to grow our volunteer tutor community in the West Midlands and are keen to engage more volunteers locally to support our face-to-face programmes.
By tutoring in Birmingham or Coventry for just one hour a week, you will directly support disadvantaged pupils to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future, as well as developing your own skills.
Action Tutoring is excellent all round. Children are always excited and ready for the sessions.
Shaz Mansha, Assessment Lead, Ladypool Primary School in Birmingham
Some of our current volunteering opportunities in Birmingham and Coventry take place with pupils from the following partner schools:
Primary
- Ark Tindal Primary Academy
- Ark Victoria Primary Academy
- St Giles Church of England Primary School
- Whitmore Park Primary School
- Four Dwellings Primary Academy
- Willenhall Community Primary School
- Pinfold Street Primary School
Secondary
- Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Find out more information about becoming a volunteer or partnering as a school in Birmingham and Coventry.
Birmingham and Coventry Programme Team
- Grace Nott (Programme Manager for the Midlands)
- Maddie Todd (Programme Coordinator for Birmingham)
- Tasnim Khanum (Programme Coordinator for Coventry)
- Shania Albutt (Programme Coordinator for Birmingham)
