To successfully complete the scheme you will need to make a minimum of 10 visits or spend 18 hours helping in a local primary, secondary or special school where you will be supporting a class teacher in a subject of of your choice. We welcome undergraduates and postgraduates from any academic discipline.
You can choose the age group you would like to support as well as the subject. It does not have to be within your area of study, you will just need to have enthusiasm and a level of knowledge appropriate to the age group you have chosen support.
Bi-lingual students can also choose to offer language support to children whose first language is not English. Past students have offered valuable 1:1 language support to children in a wide range of languages, including support for newly arrived refugees,
On successful completion of the scheme you will qualify for the Students in Schools certificate and your achievement will also be recognised on your diploma annex supplement.
HOW TO APPLY
To enrol on the scheme you will need to complete a Students in Schools Application Form and attend our short training course. The course lasts about 2 hours and will give you an introduction to the scheme and what will be expected of you in the classroom. It will also cover some important things you’ll need to know when working with children and teenagers. Attending the training course does not commit you to taking part, but is an ideal way to find out more about the scheme and if is right for you
RED AWARD
If you are participating in the RED Award then both the ‘Students in Schools’ training course and your time spent in school will count towards your award.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions on the scheme or need any more information, please email Judy MacDevitt –j.macdevitt@reading.ac.uk