Study support

Our activities meet many of the pledges set out in the KCC Study Support strategy which builds on national guidance set out in Study Support: a national framework for extending learning opportunities  (Department for Children, Schools and Families, 2006).

Benefits for schools

• The school becomes a centre for the local community.
• School staff are paid to run workshops.
• Better Standard Attainment Test (SATs) scores for their pupils.

Benefits for communities

• More opportunities for learning, both children and adults. 
• Less crime, vandalism and loitering. 
• Helping to build a sense of community.
• Better skilled neighbourhoods.

Benefits for children

• Improved knowledge about a particular subject. 
• Better problem solving and thinking skills. 
• Improved social skills with both peers and tutors. 
• Increased acceptance that learning can be fun.

Benefits for parents

• Children with improved motivation to learn. 
• The chance to learn with their children (in Family Learning sessions or when visiting Learning Destinations). 
• An opportunity for their children to try new topics to see if they enjoy them without having to spend on equipment and lessons. 
• High quality education, with small pupil to tutor ratios for a nominal charge, or even free.